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Senator Cutter, a prime sponsor, told the committee the bill “requires transparency. It doesn't limit fees. It just provides the transparency so Coloradans know the full cost of something upfront.” Co‑sponsor Senator Weissman described the bill as a modern consumer‑protection measure rooted in longstanding federal trade principles and noted that the House adopted several amendments to reflect sectoral concerns.

The hearing drew a broad field of witnesses. Tenant advocates from the Denver Metro Tenants Union described monthly apartment fees they say were not disclosed upfront and that in some cases increased after local authorities issued fines for unsafe conditions. Tenants at Cedar Run testified to fluctuating “common area maintenance” and “service” fees — one tenant said the charges had increased their monthly obligation by roughly $160–$180. “When I was about to pay, a $5.98 service charge appeared,” policy director Nina DeSalvo said as an example of how small fees can alter consumer choices.

Small business owners and advocates testified both for and against the bill. The East Colfax Business Collective and individual merchants said undisclosed CAM reconciliations and sudden fee increases can threaten small businesses’ viability; one small business owner said a CAM reconciliation arrived for $9,000. Small Business Majority and Enterprise Community Partners supported transparency and protections for commercial tenants, while the NFIB (representing small businesses) opposed the bill as burdensome and prone to private litigation. TechNet and DoorDash asked for sector‑specific clarifications, noting operational differences for variable and platform fees and the constraints of app interfaces.

The bill’s enforcement provisions drew particular attention. Sponsors and the Department of Law said Colorado already prohibits deceptive price misrepresentations, but HB 10‑90 would give clearer guidance and additional remedies. Supporters argued a private right of action is needed because the Attorney General’s office has limited resources; opponents warned a private right of action could invite frivolous suits and burden small businesses.

After several hours of testimony and questioning, Senators Cutter and Weissman said they are still negotiating technical language and would return the bill in an action posture after more work with stakeholders. The committee laid House Bill 10‑90 over for further action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Judiciary [Mar 12, 2025]","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 10‑90, a wide-ranging consumer and small‑business transparency bill targeting ‘junk fees,’ drew hours of testimony from renters, small‑business owners, consumer advocates, industry groups and platform companies. Sponsors said they will continue negotiations and laid the bill over for further action.","taxTitle","Judiciary, Standing Committees, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado","taxId",43555,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277169,"Committee advances bill to clarify status, authority of Colorado Rangers reserve force",1198,2512000,3710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2656982-bc4cb6d425b90e45e246348e5dc2a33a&start=2512&end=3710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2656982-bc4cb6d425b90e45e246348e5dc2a33a/thumbnail_2512000.jpg","/articles/6277169/Colorado/Committee-advances-bill-to-clarify-status-authority-of-Colorado-Rangers-reserve-force","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277169-870e4114294ef86f8528662575a148ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770783708&Signature=MGEB8DbyDdM9EnWIUgLX~8hM4hUORi73EeLZ1s9h~1cTv5fXm7HR7gCfIycQMKzKXs-EOCQehP2Fj4RZOrD-eRYpKpGj5uyrdjgV7bsIdKumERDjuIQAGvPqHbbJpTldH3PDMc~p-FiXjqyltdgoxNtYEN~wV1emy2pbwZRiFAsTK1H3YzWLF5Ce0YpXD0yKmw96tQFW54SGTAjyymMN1KnHZobGMgV~4OYSdAHLiXyocF6~tBDh-9dLfxw8wofXGIlwK646wKZ5SqIeWryZVA~nrXjxZSbncGcj217QRuNn9Jf~SpVjqJBa2CAa7il~UyKTXDHRvh-GVmpely~5AA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12 unanimously advanced House Bill 11‑81, a measure that clarifies the statutory status, definitions and operational authorities for the Colorado Rangers, a statewide shared police reserve.

Senator Lundin, a sponsor, described the Rangers as “a statewide shared reserve where communities can share a pool of reserve officers across the state.” Colorado Rangers leaders and several local law‑enforcement officials told the committee the organization provides hundreds of thousands of hours of assisted service to local agencies, serving as a force multiplier for cash‑strapped departments.

Ronald Abramson, chief of the Colorado Rangers, told the committee the organization runs a POST‑approved statewide reserve police academy and has nearly 100 reserve officers. “In our 7 years of operations as a government, we've had no formal complaints against our agency, no lawsuits against the agency, no unjustified police activity against any member of the public,” Abramson said.

Local chiefs and sheriffs described using Rangers for event security, election coverage, hospital security and emergency responses. Deputy Chief Todd Reeves of Arvada and Lieutenant Robert Rotherham of Douglas County described their agencies’ reliance on the Rangers to fill temporary staffing gaps.

Senators closed the amendment phase without changes and advanced HB 11‑81 to the Committee of the Whole. Committee members placed the bill on the consent calendar after the committee passed the measure by recorded vote; the committee reported the bill “passes on a vote of 6 to 0.”","Senate Judiciary gave favorable passage to House Bill 11‑81, which updates statutory references and clarifies operational rules, definitions and gift/grants authority for the Colorado Rangers shared reserve. The measure passed unanimously and will be placed on the consent calendar.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277174,"Senate Judiciary backs four nominees to new independent judicial discipline adjudicative board",1815,558000,2373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2656982-bc4cb6d425b90e45e246348e5dc2a33a&start=558&end=2373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2656982-bc4cb6d425b90e45e246348e5dc2a33a/thumbnail_558000.jpg","/articles/6277174/Colorado/Senate-Judiciary-backs-four-nominees-to-new-independent-judicial-discipline-adjudicative-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277174-da76c7aaf79021cd41facbe45e043c6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770783708&Signature=A1yRXmm5RfWEWsK-dVyAX-2kZuLAa02EvozRbMd8u7ZB7zDCCKwwvdMNw8rC-bJfEQN7D8lUC~x5YBI7NhOp~YY0FYJcYLsubdeoXrge5StVMJVQbhnI1EPVpEgGxzC3p5gMT542pIGjTLpStW2vP4Vo8GwwsjqYcy58jNlNafiJcKsIFDHY7YMD47G7ZaHeT9Np9DpBN1rzZuTF3VzxIhRS17PAF6i-zQLtJSS-26qfRoYDnIlohIRoHNodZ2fqJQiXzmeG3iMUxfO9FJhaZRImdEOlsYmywGWOVvMavcJ1kFXkbyR-4c4D6We6JYHxgkBqkv9ZneQHSix4Bb-3~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12 voted to send four nominees for the Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.

Nikita Patel, director of Boards and Commissions, and Anne Mangiardi of the Office of Judicial Discipline introduced the nominees and described the board’s structure, which Amendment H created to separate prosecutorial and adjudicative functions in judicial discipline. “The creation of this new board stems from amendment h, a measure approved by Colorado voters to reform the state's judicial discipline process,” Patel said.

The nominees introduced themselves to the committee: Kristen Mix, a retired U.S. magistrate judge; Laura Ellis, a litigator and former assistant U.S. attorney; Leanne Wheeler, a U.S. Air Force veteran active in criminal justice reform advocacy; and Colleen McManaman, a legal paraprofessional with decades of family-law experience. Mix told the committee, “People lose faith in justice when they lose faith in judges,” and said the board must operate with transparency and adherence to the rules established under Amendment H.

Members of the committee praised the nominees’ willingness to serve and discussed the board’s role in restoring public confidence in the judiciary. Senator Weissman moved the nominations with a favorable recommendation to the full Senate, and the committee agreed to place the appointments on the consent calendar for floor confirmation.

The committee recorded no contested votes in the hearing; the nominations were advanced for consideration by the full Senate.","The committee recommended four nominees — Kristen Mix, Laura Ellis, Leanne Wheeler and Colleen McManaman — for the Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board and sent the appointments to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277178,"Senate Judiciary advances surety bill, sponsors pledge sunset review next year",320,255000,575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2656982-bc4cb6d425b90e45e246348e5dc2a33a&start=255&end=575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2656982-bc4cb6d425b90e45e246348e5dc2a33a/thumbnail_255000.jpg","/articles/6277178/Colorado/Senate-Judiciary-advances-surety-bill-sponsors-pledge-sunset-review-next-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277178-61eb8d66b743b07ca5cee093b54929f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770783708&Signature=Iy4gFhWvJcEBjKH6oy8UWfjcl3FoKwI22EHzFMTpUV3LNLYaTFIqlb7kiByk9uJi-lNvRzTrvDIUG8dSc1caCCyEnZY4cGmLxMM7ZDu82-eFLv960Q6vEOPIgCudWqYIfYN92F3t5VxTtdm1Bvjpn421P1LY~K-9HxTG5ZVyfHK7phQvkD528Ffw08Pn2PgEY9Pnv1d93XMU48GwswS1V4EuQyKUljusgYkHMhiYoGOF6UwYV-VWMgxhaTBB9w1z2i99LQE39lUv8tEOOMJDjTaczMQ9phKm1wrMlfeMmk0lARrRXOoVCGRmcVhvUprubRPjAQzDb0LTRjCHlxzY9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Judiciary Committee on March 12 moved House Bill 10‑15 to the Committee of the Whole after brief debate focusing on surety statutes and definitions.

The bill’s sponsors described it as a limited, interim fix to clarify bond-related language in Colorado law and asked the committee to advance the measure now while a broader review is scheduled for next year. “The sureties industry will take place next year, and that will be a Rodriguez Ball bill,” Senator Gonzales said, noting a planned sunset review and statutory overhaul. Sponsors said congressional-style, short-term fixes in the present bill are necessary so other business can proceed.

Committee members expressed differing views on whether to amend the bill now or wait for the more comprehensive review. Senator Frizzell said she would vote no, arguing the amendment phase had not produced a change she considered equitable: “We have some situations where bonds people cannot bond and some can…that’s kind of picking winners and losers. I am going to be a no on this bill for today.” Senator Ball and others urged moving the bill forward while reserving a fuller cleanup next year.

After closing debate, the committee advanced House Bill 10‑15 to the Committee of the Whole. Sponsors and several members said they expect a more thorough sunset process and statutory revisions next year to address the surety definitions and other perceived gaps.

The committee did not adopt any amendments during the March 12 action. The bill will continue through the Senate process for further consideration.","The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move House Bill 10‑15 to the Committee of the Whole after debate about surety statutes. Sponsors said they will pursue a sunset review and statutory cleanup next year to resolve definitional and regulatory conflicts.","actionData","errors"]

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