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A13B527F8CE693258725826D007878D4 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB18-062

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 12, 2018      
Location HCR 0112



SB18-062 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:55:56 PM  

The committee returned to order. Representative Melton, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-062, concerning liability limits in snow removal contracts.  Representative Melton explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Committee members received amendments L.005 (Attachment C) and L.006 (Attachment D). Representative Melton responded to questions regarding the ability to achieve the intent of the bill through contractual agreement.  Representative Melton explained the effect of the amendments.

04:02:26 PM  

Mr. Kevin Gilbride, representing the Accredited Snow Contractors Association, Ms. Kimberly Jewell, representing Snow Management Services, and Ms. Shanae Dix, representing CAM Services, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Gilbride explained the circumstances that create the need for the bill. Ms. Jewell provided background on snow removal, and the reasons why insurers will generally not insure snow removal services. Discussion ensued regarding laws similar to SB 18-062 in other states, and the effect of these laws on the insurance issue. Ms. Dix discussed the choices facing her company under current law with respect to snow removal. Discussion ensued regarding certain protections not contained within the bill.

04:24:41 PM  

Discussion ensued regarding issues associated with snow removal services, and the insurance of these services. Discussion followed regarding contracting for snow removal.

04:29:20 PM  
Ms. Virginia Morrison Love, representing the Colorado Association of Homebuilders, testified on the bill from a neutral perspective. She discussed the merits of amendment L.006, and cited some organizations that are neutral on the bill with the amendment.


04:31:23 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Melton
Seconded Salazar
Benavidez
Carver
Herod
Lundeen
Melton
Roberts
Weissman
Willett
Wist
Salazar
Lee
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:31:46 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Melton
Seconded Salazar
Benavidez
Carver
Herod
Lundeen
Melton
Roberts
Weissman
Willett
Wist
Salazar
Lee
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:31:46 PM  
Representative Melton provided closing remarks in support of SB 18-062.


04:33:07 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-062, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Melton
Seconded Herod
Benavidez Yes
Carver No
Herod Yes
Lundeen No
Melton Yes
Roberts Yes
Weissman Yes
Willett Yes
Wist No
Salazar Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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