h_sa_2017a_2017-04-26t14:04:15z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/26/2017

Location: RM 271

02:04 PM -- HB17-1254



Representative Salazar and Representative K. Becker, bill co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 17-1254. The bill removes the cap on damages for noneconomic loss or injury that may be awarded in an action for the wrongful death of a minor child and clarifies that the definition of a minor child applies to a person who has not yet reached the age of 21. Representative Salazar explained amendment L.002 (Attachment A).



17HouseState0426AttachA.pdf



02:13 PM -- Mary Burgin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



02:18 PM -- Mike O'Connell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. O'Connell answered questions from the committee.



02:25 PM -- Evan Stephenson, Colorado Civil Justice League, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stephenson answered questions from the committee.



02:42 PM -- Sommer Luther, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Luther answered questions from the committee.



02:53 PM -- Dianna Orf, Colorado Water Congress, testified in opposition to the bill.



02:56 PM -- Jeff Ruebel, Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ruebel answered questions from the committee.





03:03 PM



Representative Salazar further explained amendment L.002.

03:04 PM



Representative K. Becker and Representative Salazar made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.