Colorado 2017 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 17-154 — Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act Include Domestic

Last action — Governor Signed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2017. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. Colorado has adopted the 'Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act', which allows the use of foreign unsworn declarations.. The bill expands the uniform law to include domestic unsworn declarations as contemplated by the 'Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act' and clarifies that the act applies only to the use of unsworn declarations in state courts.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 17-154 removes previous draft language concerning amendments that hadn't been approved yet. It now clearly states that Colorado has adopted the "Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act," which allows the use of unsworn foreign declarations in various legal situations. This change matters because it clarifies the bill's intent and ensures that non-sworn declarations can be utilized in state courts, streamlining legal processes and accommodating diverse circumstances.

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First Regular Session Seventy-first General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
First Regular Session Seventy-first General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
17-0921.01 Thomas Morris x4218 SENATE BILL 17-154 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Gardner, HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Wist, Senate Committees House Committees Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING THE "U NIFORM U NSWORN D ECLARATIONS A CT ".
17-0921.01 Thomas Morris x4218 SENATE BILL 17-154 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Gardner, HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Wist, Senate Committees House Committees Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING THE "U NIFORM U NSWORN DECLARATIONS ACT ".
This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does notreflectanyamendmentsthatmaybesubsequentlyadopted.Ifthisbill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that e applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at n 1 m 2 http://leg.colorado.gov.) T n 1 A U 2 Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws.
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The bill expands the uniform law to include domestic unsworn declarations as contemplated by the "Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act".
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g d 1 e 2 T R 7 A 2 y Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.
S e u Capital letters indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
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n b Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute.
S d b Dashes through the words indicate deletions from existing statute.
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Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

  2. Sent to the Governor

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. House Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

  8. House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/20/2017 - No Amendments

  9. House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

  11. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  13. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/17/2017 - No Amendments

  14. Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  15. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Bob Gardner · Primary
  • Cole Wist · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Bob Gardner
  • Cole Wist

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (100)

100 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 17-154 do?
Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. Colorado has adopted the 'Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act', which allows the use of foreign unsworn declarations.. The bill expands the uniform law to include domestic unsworn declarations as contemplated by the 'Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act' and clarifies that the act applies only to the use of unsworn declarations in state courts.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Who sponsors SB 17-154?
SB 17-154 is sponsored by Bob Gardner and Cole Wist.
What is the current status of SB 17-154?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2017. Enacted.
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