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0D5F01E7BA92A41C8725850A0072A05B Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB20-078

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date Feb 10, 2020      
Location SCR 354



SB20-078 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:52:06 PM  

Senator Donovan introduced Senate Bill 20-078, concerning dogs on restaurant patios. The bill allows restaurants to permit pet dogs in outdoor dining areas if certain conditions are met. Local jurisdictions may prohibit this practice.

01:55:49 PM  

Senator Donovan responded to questions from the committee.

01:56:03 PM  

Roland Halpern, Colorado Voters for Animals, spoke in favor of the bill.

01:57:54 PM  

Nick Hoover, Colorado Restaurant Association, spoke in favor of the bill.

01:58:44 PM  

Eric Bergman, Colorado Counties, Inc., spoke in favor of the bill.

02:00:48 PM  

Mr. Hoover responded to questions from the committee.

02:02:21 PM  

Senator Donovan distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment E).



02:05:24 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Story
Seconded
Priola
Story
Tate
Danielson
Williams A.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:05:57 PM  

Senator Danielson made comments on the bill.



02:08:35 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-078, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Story
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson No
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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