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Denver Probate Court No Longer Accepting Faxes as of September 2012

August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As of September 1, 2012, faxes will no longer be accepted in the Denver Probate Court without permission of the Judge.

Pro se litigants without an attorney may file in paper format with the court. Attorneys in probate cases should use LexisNexis File and Serve to submit filings to the Court. Attorneys in mental health cases should submit filings via email at DenverProbateMH@judicial.state.co.us.

Further details about this change are contained in Presiding Judge Order 12-02: Order Regarding Fax Filings in the Denver Probate Court.

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Colorado State Judicial Branch Revises Several Probate Forms

July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This is Part 1 of 4 posts about new forms from State Judicial. Check back soon for more updates.

The Colorado State Judicial Branch issued 15 revised forms in July 2012 for probate proceedings, including instructions and forms regarding guardianships and conservatorships, as well as publication and notice forms. Practitioners should begin using the new forms immediately.

These forms were amended by the Colorado Supreme Court on June 29, 2012, and outlined as Rule Change 2012(11).

Most forms are available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Microsoft Word formats; many are also available as Word and Excel templates. Download the new forms from State Judicial’s individual forms pages, or below.

Probate

  • JDF 714 – “Affidavit Regarding Due Diligence and Proof of Publication” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 716 – “Notice of Hearing By Publication” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 785 – “Final Order Accepting Guardianship/Conservatorship in Colorado From Sending State” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 807 – “Notice of Hearing to Respondent (Adult or Minor)” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 821 – “Affidavit of Acceptance of Appointment By Written Instrument as Guardian for Minor” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 823 – “Instructions for Appointment of Guardian – Minor” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 840 – “Instructions for Appointment of Guardian – Adult” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 844 – “Notice of Appointment of Emergency Guardian and Notice of Right to Hearing” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 860 – “Instructions for Appointment of Conservator – Minor” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 875 – “Instructions for Appointment of Conservator – Adult” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 882 – “Conservator’s Inventory with Financial Plan and Motion for Approval” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 887 – “Instructions to File a Petition to Terminate Conservatorship” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 945 – “Notice of Disallowance of Claims” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 949 – “Notice of Hearing to Interested Persons and Owners By Inheritance” (revised 7/12)
  • JDF 950 – “Notice of Hearing By Publication to Interested Persons and Owners By Inheritance” (revised 7/12)

For a complete list of probate forms from State Judicial, click here.

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Registration Now Open for Denver Senior Law Day and 2012 Senior Law Handbook Available Online

June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The 2012 Senior Law Handbook is now online! Designed to provide aging adults and their caregivers and families with useful information on subjects relevant to their legal concerns, it is only possible with the generous donation of time and intellect by our volunteer authors. CBA-CLE would like to thank all of the authors for their contributions and willingness to share their expertise with Colorado’s older adults. The 2012 Handbook includes 33 chapters on a variety  of topics ranging from Social Security Benefits to What Seniors Need to Know About Facebook.

You can review and download individual chapters by clicking here.

And, you’ll receive a free copy of the handbook when you attend Senior Law Day in Denver on July 28, 2012. Registration is now open for this annual educational seminar, which presents programs specifically designed for seniors in the Colorado community. This seminar will provide attendees with important and useful information on many issues facing our growing senior citizen population.

If you are a senior, an adult child with an aging parent, or a caregiver, this is one day you cannot afford to miss. Mark your calendar today for this excellent and informative event and click here to register now!

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State Judicial Revises Probate, Adoption, and Small Claims Forms and Instructions

May 4, 2012 by 1 Comment

The Colorado State Judicial Branch has issued several revised forms and instructions over the past month. Updates were made in the areas of adoption, probate, and small claims, as well as filing fees. Practitioners should begin using the new forms immediately.

Most forms are available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Microsoft Word formats; many are also available as Word and Excel templates. Download the new forms from State Judicial’s individual forms pages, or below.

Adoption

  • JDF 498 – “Instructions for Kinship Adoption” (revised 4/12)

Filing Fees

  • Guide – “Guide for Determination of Indigency” (revised 4/12)

Probate

  • JDF 906 – “Instructions for Probate With a Will” (revised 4/12)
  • JDF 907 – “Instructions for Probate Without a Will” (revised 4/12)
  • JDF 805 – “Acceptance of Office – Guardianships and Conservatorships” (revised 4/12)

Small Claims

  • JDF 252a – “Motion and Order for Interrogatories – Short Form” (revised 4/12)
  • JDF 252b – “Motion and Order for Interrogatories – Long Form” (revised 4/12)
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Colorado State Judicial Revises Many JDF Instructions and Forms in March

April 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As part of its continuing efforts to keep JDF forms up-to-date, the Colorado State Judicial Branch revised several instructions and a few forms in March. Practitioners should begin using the new forms and instructions immediately.

All forms are available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) and Microsoft Word formats. Download the new forms from State Judicial’s individual forms pages or below.

Adoption

  • JDF 495 – “Instructions for Second Parent Adoption” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 497 – “Instructions for Validation of Foreign Adoption” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 498 – “Instructions for Kinship Adoption” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 499 – “Instructions for Custodial Adoption” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 500 – “Instructions for Stepparent Adoption” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 506 – “Notice of Adoption Proceeding and Summons to Respond” (revised 3/12)

Appeals

  • JDF 126 – “Instructions to File a County Court Civil or Small Claims Appeal” (revised 3/12)

County Civil / District Civil

  • JDF 86  – “Instructions for Issuing a Subpoena in Support of an Action Outside the State of Colorado” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 96 – “Instructions for Filing an Answer and/or Counterclaim in County Court” (Money Demand) (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 100 – “Instructions for Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) / Evictions” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 110 – “Instructions for County Court Civil Cases (Money Demand)” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 112 – “Instructions for Reviving a Judgment” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 115 – “Instructions for Replevin” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 122 – “Instructions for Issuance of Contempt Citation” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 137 – “Instructions for Filing a Foreign Judgment” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 385  – “Instructions for Filing a Change of Name to Obtain Identity-Related Documents” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 420 – “Instructions for Filing for a Change of Name (Minor)” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 432 – “Instructions for Filing a Change of Name (Adult)” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 605 – “Instructions for Appealing Property Tax Assessments with the District Court” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 611 – “Instructions to Seal Criminal Conviction Records” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 620 – “Instructions for Filing a Response to a Rule 120 Notice” (revised 3/12)

Criminal

  • JDF 323 – “Instructions to File a Petition to Seal Underage Alcohol Conviction” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 385 – “Instructions for Filing a Change of Name to Obtain Identity-Related Documents” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 416 – “Instructions to File a Petition to Seal Arrest and Criminal Records” (revised 3/12)

Domestic

  • JDF 1215 – “Evaluation of a Foreign Decree, Foreign Custody-Determination, and Foreign Support Order” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 1220 – “Instructions to Register a Foreign Decree” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 1800 – “Instructions/Options to Enforce Orders” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 1801 – “Instructions for Completing an Income Assignment Based on Child Support and/or Maintenance Orders” (revised 3/12)

Juvenile

  • JDF 323 – “Instructions to File a Petition to Seal Underage Alcohol Conviction” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 385 – “Instructions for Filing a Change of Name to Obtain Identity-Related Documents” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 476 – “Instructions to Discontinue Sex Offender Registration for a Colorado and Non-Colorado Juvenile Adjudication or Disposition” (revised 3/12)

Paternity

  • JDF 1500  – “Instructions to Establish Paternity” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 1502 – “Summons in Paternity” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 1513 – “Instructions to Disclaim Paternity” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 1515 – “Summons to Disclaim Paternity” (revised 3/12)

Probate

  • JDF 782 – “Instructions to File Petition to Accept Adult Guardianship and/or Conservatorship in Colorado From Sending State” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 786 – “Instructions to File Petition to Transfer Adult Guardianship and/or Conservatorship From Colorado to Receiving State” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 820 – “Instructions for Appointment of Guardian for Minor by Will or Other Signed Writing” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 823 – “Instructions for Appointment of a Guardian – Minor” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 840 – “Instructions for Appointment of a Guardian – Adult” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 860 – “Instructions for Appointment of a Conservator – Minor” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 875 – “Instructions for Appointment of a Conservator – Adult” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 887 – “Instructions to File a Petition to Terminate Conservatorship” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 906 – “Instructions for Probate With a Will” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 907 – “Instructions for Probate Without a Will” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 957 – “Instructions for Closing an Estate Formally” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 958 – “Instructions for Closing a Small Estate Informally” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 959 – “Instructions for Closing an Estate Informally” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 989 – “Instructions for Re-Opening an Estate” (revised 3/12)

Protection Orders

  • JDF 395 – “Instructions for Restrained Person – Motion to Modify/Dismiss Protection Order” (revised 3/12)
  • JDF 400 – “Instructions for Obtaining a Civil Protection Order” (revised 3/12)

Small Claims

  • JDF 248 – “Instructions for Filing a Small Claims Case” (revised 3/12)
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Governor Hickenlooper Signs Several More Bills into Law

March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Many bills have reached the Governor’s desk this legislative session, and on Thursday, March 22 and Saturday, March 24, 2012, Governor Hickenlooper signed several more bills into law.

Eighteen bills were signed into law on Saturday, March 24; five are highlighted below. A complete list of the legislation signed into law Saturday can be found here.

  • SB 12-011: Concerning the Differential Response Pilot Program for Child Abuse or Neglect Cases of  low or Moderate Risk.
  • Sponsored by Sen. Nancy Spence and Rep. Ken Summers. The bill extends the Differential Response Pilot Program beyond the five counties that were originally designated and allows families with low or moderate risk to engage in voluntary programs rather than involuntary and expensive court intervention.
  • SB 12-064: Concerning the Colorado Children’s Trust Fund.
  • Sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Nicholson and Rep. Tom Massey. The bill extends the sunset of the Colorado Children’s Trust Fund until July 1, 2022, and clarifies that the moneys in the fund are to be used for child abuse/neglect prevention, not intervention.
  • HB 12-1029: Concerning an Economic Stimulus Through a Property Tax Exemption for Business Personal Property and, in Connection Therewith, Enacting the “Save Colorado Jobs Act.”
  • Sponsored by Rep. Chris Holbert and Sen. Mark Scheffel. The bill changes the caps for statutory business incentive agreements for counties, municipalities, and special districts.
  • HB 12-1169: Concerning a Clarification of the Circumstances Under Which Voting to Elect Leadership of a Public Body May be Held by Secret Ballot in Accordance with the State Open Meetings Law.
  • Sponsored by Rep. Bob Gardner and Sen. Greg Brophy. The bill amends the state’s open meetings law to prohibit public bodies from taking certain actions by secret ballot unless they are in full compliance with the State Open Meetings Law.
  • HB 12-1249: Concerning the Manner in Which Tobacco Litigation Settlement Monies are Allocated to the State Auditor’s Office for the Costs of Conducting Program Reviews and Evaluations of the Performance of Tobacco Settlement Programs.
  • Sponsored by Rep. Cheri Gerou and Sen. Pat Steadman. The bill, which was recommended by the Joint Budget Committee, changes the funding allocations for tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds.

For a full list of bills signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper on March 24, click here.

Governor Hickenlooper also signed seventeen bills into law on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Five of those bills are summarized here; for a complete list, click here.

  • HB 12-1033: Concerning Conditions on the Authority of the Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation to Impose Administrative Fines as a Result of Compliance Audits Finding Instances of Late Reporting of Injuries Under the “Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado.”
  • Sponsored by Rep. Spencer Swalm and Sen. Linda Newell. The bill restricts the circumstances in which the Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation can inpose a fine for non-reporting or late reporting of industrial injuries.
  • HB 12-1047: Concerning the Waiver of Non-Safety Licensing Standards for Kinship Foster Care.
  • Sponsored by Rep. John Kefalas and Sen. Linda Newell. The bill allows county departments of social services to waive certain non-safety licensing requirements for kinship foster care. Previously, the state Department of Human Services had this waiver power, but it was rarely exercised due to the fact that most children are removed under emergency circumstances and there generally is not time to obtain a state waiver prior to placement.
  • HB 12-1074: Concerning Access to Data to Assist the Courts in Overseeing Persons Appointed to Manage the Affairs of Persons Under Disability.
  • Sponsored by Rep. Jim Kerr and Sen. Steve King. The bill allows a court to access data maintained by state agencies in order to contact guardians and conservators who have failed to file reports, as long as the courts keep the personal information private.
  • SB 12-024: Concerning the Obligations of a Residential Nonprofit Corporation to its Residential Members and, In Connection Therewith, Clarifying Open Meeting Provisions and Limiting the Conditions Under Which the Corporation Must Refund Moneys Paid by a Residential Member.
  • Sponsored by Sen. Ted Harvey and Rep. Chris Holbert. The bill specifies that residential membership fees for nonprofit corporations must only be refunded when the membership is transferred, and clarifies that all members must receive notice and be allowed to attend meetings whenever final action will be taken on the board’s behalf.
  • SB 12-097: Concerning a Simplified Procedure for the Adjudication of Certain Changes of the Points of Diversion of Water Rights.
  • Sponsored by Sen. Mary Hodge and Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg. The bill sets forth a simplified procedure for applications to change a point of diversion of water rights. The bill creates a presumption that there will not be a change in the amount of decreed water rights, which may be challenged in court.

For a complete list of legislation signed into law by Governor Hickenlooper on March 22, click here.

For a complete list of Governor Hickenlooper’s 2012 legislative decisions, click here.

 

 

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e-Legislative Report: Week Nine, March 12, 2012

March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In this week’s Legislative Video Update, Michael Valdez discusses discusses SB 12-102, which would repeal the crime of libel, as well as an overview of the week at the Capitol, which includes pre-trial detention of minors, legal separation procedures, judicial oversight of guardians and conservators, and more.

CBA Legislative Policy Committee

The LPC met on Friday, March 9, and considered a light docket of bills:

SB 12-102 – Repeal the Crime of Libel
The LPC followed the recommendation of the Civil Rights Committee and voted to support SB 12-102 – Repeal the Crime of Libel. The LPC had delayed action on the bill to allow the Civil Rights Committee and staff to research and report additional information to the LPC. The research turned up several facts: the statute is rarely used by prosecutors, DAs and the AG had no objection to the elimination of the crime of libel, and remedies still exist for harassment and in the civil arena.

At the Capitol – Week Eight – Quick Roundup:

On Monday, March 5

  • HB 12-1139 – Pretrial Detention Of Children Tried As Adults passed on 3rd reading 34-0 with one excused in the Senate.
  • HB 12-1074 – Judicial Oversight of Guardians & Conservators passed on the 2nd Reading Consent calendar in the Senate.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee approved CBA sponsored HB 12-1233 – Legal Separation Court Appearance Procedure. Later in the week the Senate passed the bill on 2nd Reading (Thursday) and 3rd Reading (Friday.) Since the bill was approved on 3rd Reading without amendment the next stop is the governor’s desk for signature. Congrats to the Family Law Section!

On Tuesday, March 6

  • Both Houses had early dismissal to allow Democrats to get to their caucuses; each House spent about 30 minutes on the floor.
  • Before knocking off for the day, the Senate adopted on 3rd and final reading HB 12-1074 – Judicial Oversight of Guardians & Conservators. The bill moved back to the House for consideration of the amendment added to the bill in Senate Judiciary.

On Wednesday, March 7

  • On a 35-0 vote, the Senate approved HB 12-1005 – Concerning investment of public funds.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a “strike below” version, i.e. an entirely new bill, of SB 12-070 – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act.

On Thursday, March 8

  • The House and Senate celebrated March 8, 2012 as “National Agricultural Day” with HJR 12-1015 – Concerning recognition of March 8, 2012 as “National Agricultural Day.” The resolution was adopted unanimously by the House and Senate after Representatives testified to the importance of agriculture to Colorado.
  • The House Judiciary Committee heard nearly four-and-a-half hours of testimony before amending and approving (9-2 vote), HB 12-1271 – Juvenile Direct File Limitations. The amended bill moves to the Appropriations Committee for consideration of the fiscal impact on the state.

On Friday, March 9

  • On 3rd Reading, the House unanimously adopted HB 12-1304 – Concerning measures to prevent organized retail theft. Also adopted on 3rd Reading but by a closer vote (45-20), HB 12-1175 – Concerning the encouragement of a state agency to pursue Colorado-specific solutions in lieu of federal regulation whenever possible, and, in connection therewith, requiring a state agency to report annually regarding opportunities for waiver from newly adopted federal regulations.
  • Not wasting any time after having received the Senate version of HB 12-1074 – Judicial Oversight of Guardians & Conservators, the House concurred with the Senate amendments to the bill. This ends the legislative journey for the bill – the bill moves to the governor’s desk for signature next.
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SB 12-128: Creation of Three-Year Alternative Care Facilities Pilot Program

March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On January 31, 2012, Sen. Ellen Roberts and Rep. Ken Summers introduced SB 12-1211 – Concerning Achieving Efficiencies in the Medicaid Long-Term Care Program Through Greater Utilization of Alternative Care Facilities. This summary is published here courtesy of the Colorado Bar Association’s e-Legislative Report.

The bill establishes the 3-year alternative care facilities pilot program designed to increase the utilization of alternative care facilities in the Medicaid program. Alternative care facilities participating in the pilot program will receive a reimbursement for not more than 1000 clients equal to $3000 per client, per month, after considering the client portion of the cost, to provide long-term care services to clients who have been residing in a nursing facility prior to the referral to an alternative care facility. The single entry point agency shall assess the client residing in a nursing facility to determine whether the client will achieve the same or better health outcomes and client satisfaction in the alternative care facility.

On or before September 1, 2013, September 1, 2014, and September 1, 2015, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing shall report to the Joint Budget Committee of the General Assembly and the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and the Health and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives concerning the design, implementation, and outcomes of the pilot program on client health outcomes, costs, and client satisfaction. The pilot program is repealed on July 1, 2016. On March 1, the Health and Human Services Committee amended the bill and moved it to the Senate for 2nd Reading.

Since this summary, the Second Reading was laid over daily on March 6.

Summaries of other featured bills can be found here.

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SB 12-127: Requiring DHCPF to Allow Long-Term Care Providers to Participate If it Establishes Health Homes

March 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On January 31, 2012, Sen. Linda Newell and Rep. Ken Summers introduced SB 12-127 – Concerning the Participation of Providers of Long-Term Care in Medicaid Care Coordination Programs. This summary is published here courtesy of the Colorado Bar Association’s e-Legislative Report.

To the extent permitted under federal law, the department of health care policy and financing shall include providers of long-term care services and supports as health homes or as part of health homes in the Medicaid program.

In expanding an accountable care collaborative or organization to include dually eligible persons, persons with chronic conditions, and persons in need of long-term care services and supports, the bill directs the department to permit providers of long-term care services and supports to contract with regional care collaborative organizations as health homes or to provide some or all of the services provided by the regional care collaborative organizations. On February 29, the Health and Human Services Committee amended the bill and moved it to the Senate for 2nd Reading.

Since this summary, the Second Reading was laid over daily on March 5.

Summaries of other featured bills can be found here.

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HB 12-1177: Establishing a Grant to Fund Home Care Allowance for Certain Individuals Who Lost These Benefits on January 1, 2012

March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On January 24, 2012, Rep. Cheri Gerou and Sen. Mary Hodge introduced HB 12-1177 – Concerning a Grant Program to Provide Home Care Allowance Benefits to Certain Eligible Individuals, and, In Connection Therewith, Making and Reducing Appropriations. This summary is published here courtesy of the Colorado Bar Association’s e-Legislative Report.

Joint Budget Committee bill

Effective January 1, 2012, persons were prohibited from receiving both home care allowance benefits and benefits under a home- and community-based waiver. The bill establishes a new grant program in the department of human services to provide to certain individuals with developmental disabilities receiving benefits under either the home- and community-based supported living services or the children’s extensive support waiver a home care allowance benefit consistent with benefits received by persons under the home care allowance program. The grants may be made retroactive to January 1, 2012. The bill authorizes the state board of human services to adopt rules to implement the program.

The bill directs the department to submit a written report to certain committees of the general assembly on the program and to solicit feedback from individuals receiving grants under the program and from their families. The program is repealed, effective July 1, 2017, unless extended by the general assembly. The bill reduces the appropriation for home health care and appropriates the same amount for the new grant program. With amendments, the bill has cleared both houses; the bill currently sits on the House Calendar awaiting consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill.

Summaries of other featured bills can be found here.

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Week 8 e-Legislative Report: March 6, 2012

March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This week’s e-legislative update, prepared and delivered by Michael Valdez, CBA’s Director of Legislative Affairs, discussed three interesting bills: a bill that proposes to necessitate coins to be allowed as payment for any business; a bill repealing antiquated rules about libel; and a bill encouraging judicial oversight of guardians and conservators.

From the Legislative Policy Committee

The LPC met on Friday, March 2 and considered a relatively light docket of bills:

SB 137 – Gold and Silver Coin Payment of Debts. The LPC followed the recommendation of the Civil Rights Committee and voted to oppose SB 137 – Gold and Silver Coin Payment of Debts. The bill states that gold and silver coin issued by the US government or authorized by law is currency that is legal tender for the payment of all debts between the citizens of the state. Under the bill, a person cannot compel any other person to tender or accept gold or silver coin issued by the US government or authorized by law. The Civil Rights Committee asserted that the bill invades the constitutional powers of Congress and thus exceeds the express limitations on state powers. The bill died on the floor of the Senate on 2nd Reading later in the morning of March 2 – coincidence – you judge for yourself.

SB102 – Repeal the Crime of Libel. The LPC delayed action on a request from the Civil Rights Committee to support SB102 – Repeal the Crime of Libel. The LPC has asked the Civil Rights Committee and staff to research and report additional information to the LPC.

At the Capitol – Week Seven

HB 1074 – Judicial Oversight Of Guardians & Conservators. On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved, on a unanimous vote, HB 1074 – Judicial Oversight Of Guardians & Conservators. The Judiciary Committee loved the bill so much that they moved the bill to the consent calendar for 2nd Reading. (The “Consent Calendar” is the equivalent of a legislative Slam Dunk. Bills are called up in a group and passed without debate unless someone raises and objection.)

HB 1262 – Amend UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions). On Friday, March 2, the House approved HB 1262 – Amend UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions). The bill passed easily and without objection or amendment.

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SB 12-066: Expanding Eligibility for Guardianship Assistance

February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

On January 13, 2012, Sen. Jeanne Nicholson and Rep. Bob Gardner introduced SB 12-066 – Concerning Expanding Those Persons Eligible As Guardians in the Guardianship Assistance Program to Include Persons Ascribed By the Family As Having a Family-Like Relationship with the Child. This summary is published here courtesy of the Colorado Bar Association’s e-Legislative Report.

Persons ascribed by a family as having a family-like relationship with the child or who have had a prior significant relationship with the child are added to the type of individuals eligible to participate in the guardianship assistance program. On February 8, the Senate passed the bill on 3rd Reading. The bill awaits its committee of reference assignment in the House.

Since this summary, the bill was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee.

Summaries of other featured bills can be found here.

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