h_sa_2017a_2017-04-26t14:04:15z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/26/2017
Location: RM 271
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1254
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion p Refer House Bill 17-1254, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection PASS |
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.
| BILL: | HB17-1254 | |
| TIME: | 03:04:00 PM | |
| MOVED: | Foote | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | Weissman | |
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Humphrey
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Excused
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Leonard
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Melton
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Weissman
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Williams D.
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Lontine
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Foote
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:04 PM
Representative K. Becker and Representative Salazar made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.
| BILL: | HB17-1254 | |
| TIME: | 03:11:55 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lontine | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1254, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | |
| SECONDED: | Foote | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Hooton
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Yes
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Humphrey
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No
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Leonard
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No
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Melton
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Yes
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Weissman
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Yes
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Williams D.
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No
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Lontine
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Final YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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