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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-282

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Apr 10, 2025       Location SCR 352

SB25-282 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
11:00:01 AM  
Senators Ball and Pelton B., presented Senate Bill 25-282. The bill creates a deceptive trade practice for certain prohibited actions when assisting with a veterans’ benefits matter. The committee asked questions to the sponsors.
11:16:47 AM  
Mark Christensen, representing Veterans Guardian, testified in opposition to the bill. Adam Weissman, representing Ree Medical, testified to amend the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
11:33:17 AM  
Steve Kjonaas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Su Ryden, representing the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill and also read a statement from John Kennedy. Megan Kondrachuk, representing themself, testifying in support of the bill. Samuel Byker, representing Atticus, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
11:50:27 AM  
Carol Thomas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jerry Squyres, representing the Disabled American Veterans, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Paula Sarlls, representing the Women Marines Association, testified in support of the bill. Mat Cummings, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
12:06:23 PM  
The bill sponsors presented L.001 (Attachment B).

12:07:29 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
Moved Ball
Seconded
Ball
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Sullivan
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:07:32 PM  
The bill sponsors and committee gave final remarks.

12:17:11 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-282, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Ball
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Sullivan No
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS