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H_FIN_2021A 03/11/2021 11:52:56 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/11/2021
Attendance
Benavidez X
Daugherty X
Gonzales-Gutierrez *
Gray X
Kipp X
Larson X
Luck X
Rich X
Sandridge X
Snyder X
Bird X
Time 11:52:56 AM to 02:10:55 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Bird
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1069 Referred to House Appropriations
HB21-1071 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB21-1039 Committee Discussion Only
HB21-1109 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB21-1069 - Referred to House Appropriations
11:53:08 AM  
Representatives Roberts and Carver presented House Bill 21-1069 to the committee. This bill makes sexual exploitation of a child an extraordinary risk crime, creates a new surcharge on offenders, and updates related statutory definitions.


12:00:51 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1069 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Snyder
Seconded Luck
Benavidez No
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson Yes
Luck Yes
Rich Yes
Sandridge Yes
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1071 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

12:01:31 PM  
Representatives Kennedy
and Arndt presented House Bill 21-1071 to the committee, along with amendments
L.006 and L.008 (Attachments A and B).  Beginning in 2023, this bill
allows municipal elections using instant runoff voting to be conducted
as a part of a coordinated election if certain conditions are met.  Written
testimony on the bill is included as Attachment C.
12:23:46 PM  
Andrea Wilkins, representing League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
12:26:22 PM  
Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.
12:26:46 PM  
John Magnino, representing Colorado Department of State, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
12:34:24 PM  
Mr. Deven Shaff, representing City and County of Broomfield, testified in support of the bill.
12:36:54 PM  
Ms Emma Donahue, representing Ranked Choice Voting for Colorado, testified in support of the bill.


12:44:48 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Gray
Seconded Luck
Benavidez
Daugherty
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Gray
Kipp
Larson
Luck
Rich
Sandridge
Snyder
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:44:50 PM  
Representative Kennedy discussed amendments L.008 and L.006 (Attachments B and A).


12:50:13 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Snyder
Seconded Kipp
Benavidez Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson Yes
Luck Yes
Rich No
Sandridge Yes
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
YES: 10   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
12:51:25 PM  
Representatives Arndt and Kennedy wrapped up their presentation to the committee.


12:52:20 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1071, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Snyder
Seconded Gray
Benavidez Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson No
Luck No
Rich No
Sandridge No
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1039 - Committee Discussion Only
12:52:37 PM  
Representatives Larson
and Titone presented House Bill 21-1039 to the committee.  This bill
subjects drivers who cause serious bodily injury to license suspension
and an order of restitution.  Written testimony on the bill is included
as Attachment D.  
01:29:03 PM  
Representative Bird announced that the bill would be laid over for action only.



HB21-1109 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:31:48 PM  
Representatives Titone
and Soper presented House Bill 21-1109 to the committee.  This bill
modifies the membership and duties of the Broadband Deployment Board.  Written
testimony on the bill is included as Attachment E.  
01:33:16 PM  
Mr. John Johnson, representing Communications Workers of America, testified in support of the bill.
01:46:06 PM  
Mr. Jeff Weist, representing Colorado Cable Telecommunications Association, testified in support of the bill.
01:52:01 PM  
Kate Sneed, representing Office of Information Technology, testified in support of the bill.


02:10:33 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1109 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Snyder
Seconded Kipp
Benavidez Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Larson Yes
Luck No
Rich Yes
Sandridge No
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:10:55 PM   The committee adjourned.






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