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Committee reviews guardianship‑cleanup bill; members request technical fixes and stakeholder review
Summary
Members of the Judiciary Committee discussed technical amendments to Senate Bill 22‑91 (guardianship cleanup), noted support and some opposition from advocates and Protection and Advocacy, and asked staff and sponsors to exchange proposed fixes before returning the bill for action.
The Judiciary Committee examined Senate Bill 22‑91, a guardianship cleanup measure, and discussed detailed statutory language on limits for limited guardians and how the law labels wards or individuals under guardianship.
The committee packet showed supporters — including Sarah Barron, Jonathan Alm and Scott Bernstein — and an opponent, Michael Olsen of Protection and Advocacy, who identified two concerns on page 8: (1) a proposal to remove a portion of language the committee was asked to retain for the limited guardian provision, and (2) labeling making reference to “ward” rather than “individual under guardianship.” Chair Larson and committee members asked staff to consult with Mr. Olson and with the sponsor to see whether amendments could accommodate those concerns without undermining the bill’s intent.
Senator Paulson offered to run a proposed amendment by Sarah Barron for input, and the committee agreed that staff should prepare suggested fixes and that the sponsor should be given time to review them before a vote. No final vote was taken during the recorded session.
