Colorado Anti-Surveillance Bill
Defeated
Colleagues,
Colorado HB 1012 was defeated when the Senate Judiciary
Committee voted against it 4 to 3 on Wednesday, May 5, 2010.
This bill would have drastically impacted the ability of
employers and insurance companies to conduct surveillance on
suspected fraudulent or exaggerated worker's compensation
claims.
The Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado (PPIAC)
waged war together with the assistance of members and
non-members alike. In addition to substantial grass roots
lobbying, PPIAC hired a lobbyist to assist in the battle. The
lobbyist was paid for partially from PPIAC funds, but
approximately 50% of the cost came directly from members and
non-members.
Joining together with PPIAC in support was the National Council
of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS) and the World
Association of Detectives (WAD).
NCISS assisted with letters sent from Association Officers and
their Legislative Chair, Jimmie Mesis. NCISS Lobbyist, Larry
Sabbath of Washington, D.C. provided assistance with drafting
the text for a sample letter to be distributed for use of those
who wanted to voice their opposition to the bill.
WAD assisted by voting to donate $1,000 to PPIAC from its
legislative fund to help cover expenses associated with opposing
the bill. This is the first time WAD donated money to any group
other than a national association.
PPIAC Officers, Board of Directors and members greatly
appreciated the involvement of both NCISS and WAD.
The end result of this unified effort was that one brave
Senator, Senator Linda Newell www.linda4senate.com, voted
against party lines to do the right thing. Without her vote,
Colorado investigators would still be fighting for their
livelihoods.
We can all thank Senator Newell for protecting the interests of
PIs everywhere as the language of this restrictive bill had the
potential of being adopted across the country if passed.
This is a great example of what can be done when we all work
together for a common cause. In unity there is much strength.
NCISS
7501 Sparrows
Point Blvd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21219-1927
(800) 445-8408 . Fax:
(410) 388-9746
Email:
jim@nciss.org
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association newsletters)
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