Anne's 2006 Bills

Bills that Anne sponsored during the 2006 legislative session.

Household Goods Movers Practice
Bill Number:
HB06-1197
This bill was brought due to numerous complaints about in-state movers. In working with the moversâ€™ trade group, I learned that two-thirds of the complaints arise out of only three moving companies. The trade group would also like to strengthen the laws governing in-state moves; we have agreed on several key principles and will work together to bring back a stronger bill next year.
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Sunset Continue Asbestos Control Program
Bill Number:
HB06-1177
This bill keeps the state Asbestos Control Program in place.
Bill Status:
This bill was sent to the Governor for signature on March 16, 2006.
Dental Hygiene Practice Employ Dentist
Bill Number:
SB06-212
This bill permits dental hygienists to employ dentists in their hygienist practices.
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Uniform Trust Code
Bill Number:
HB06-1258
The Uniform Trust Code is a result of many years of work to bring state trust codes up to date. The bill now establishes an interim committee to iron out various interest group differences so we can make sure Colorado's trust code is up to date.
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Uniform Debt Management Services Act
Bill Number:
HB06-1280
This is an important reform of how consumer credit companies do business that has support from the old-fashioned and effective Consumer Credit Counseling organizations, as well as creditors, such as bankers, credit unions and other credit companies. The bill requires that companies that take a consumer's money in order to help them pay debt must actually help get that debt paid. It also limits fees and payments to these companies.
Bill Status:
The bill is up for 2nd reading.
Uniform Athlete Agents Act
Bill Number:
HB06-1336
a.k.a., the Jerry McGuire Bill, this bill brings consistency to Colorado law governing the agents of professional athletes. Based on a national model, the Uniform Athlete Agents Act protects Colorado athletes from unscrupulous agents and protects universities from NCAA sanctions because the university didn't know an athlete had signed a contract.
Bill Status:
It passed out of House Education Committee and will be heard on Thursday, March 23rd in House Finance Committee.
Dependent Grandchild Health Care Expansion Act
Bill Number:
HB06-1346
This covers dependent children of dependent children, essentially teenaged parents who have not yet moved out on their own.
Bill Status:
The bill passed the House 35-30 and is now moving through the Senate.
Identity Theft & Financial Fraud Board Act
Bill Number:
HB06-1347
a.k.a., CSI Colorado Bill,this bill establishes an identity theft and financial fraud investigation unit within the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is funded by financial institution related fees collected by the Secretary of State.
Bill Status:
The bill passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary and Finance Committees and is now assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Executive Session & Electronic Recording Act
Bill Number:
SB06-0009
The bill was signed into law by the lt. governor, on behalf of the governor who was out of state, on February 23, 2006.
Bill Status:
The bill was signed into law by the lt. governor, on behalf of the governor who was out of state, on February 23, 2006.
Partial Participation in FPPA Plans Act
Bill Number:
SB06-039
This bill deals with police and firefighter pension plans.
Bill Status:
It passed the House on third reading today and is on its way to the Senate.