s_jud_2016a_2016-03-07t13:30:16z2 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/07/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1085
SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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| Refer House Bill 16-1085 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
01:57 PM -- HB16-1085
Senator Tate, sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1085, concerning simplifying the process for returning to a prior name after a decree of dissolution or legal separation has been entered.
01:59 PM -- Mr. William Smith, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Smith explained the reasons a person may need to change a name at a time following the dissolution of a marriage. Mr. Smith responded to questions regarding specific provisions of the bill.
02:06 PM -- Ms. Erin Goff, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Goff explained her experience changing her name following a divorce.
02:09 PM
The committee and Senator Tate discussed the bill.
| BILL: | HB16-1085 | |
| TIME: | 02:10:37 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lundberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1085 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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Aguilar
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Yes
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Cooke
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Yes
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Merrifield
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Yes
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Lundberg
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Yes
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Roberts
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:11 PM
The committee adjourned.