Date: 04/29/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1327

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 15-1327 to the Committee of the WPASS



05:51 PM -- HB15-1327

Senator Garcia and Senator Cooke, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 15-1327, concerning limitations on proxy marriages. Senator Garcia discussed proxy marriages, generally, and current Colorado law concerning such marriages. Senator Garcia explained specific provisions of the bill. Senator Cooke stated that the bill would help reduce serious crimes, including human trafficking and national security issues. In response to a question, Senator Garcia clarified how the bill would change access to proxy marriages in Colorado.

05:56 PM -- Ms. Debra Johnson, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Johnson addressed the issue of same-sex proxy marriage. She discussed specific incidents of proxy marriage.

05:59 PM -- Mr. Chuck Broerman, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Broerman discussed reasons for supporting the bill, including discussing human trafficking concerns. He stated the reasons for allowing military officials to enter into proxy marriages.

In response to the committee, Ms. Johnson discussed private proxy marriage services.


06:02 PM

Senator Garcia provided closing remarks on the bill.
BILL:HB15-1327
TIME: 06:02:34 PM
MOVED:Cooke
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1327 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.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Cooke
Yes
Guzman
Yes
Merrifield
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS