H_RAA_2019A 01/31/2019 10:01:56 AM Committee Summary

Representative Bockenfeld, prime sponsor, explained House Bill 19-1080 which was laid over from the January 28th committee meeting.  The bill allows Colorado residents who are first responders with an occupational disability to get a free lifetime small resident game hunting and fishing license, a Columbine Pass, and to participate in any applicable property tax work-off programs.  Representative Bockenfeld distributed and explained L.001 [Attachment A].

Committee members commented on the bill.

Representatives Ransom and Buck, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1074.  The bill exempts the state from observing daylight savings.  A document was distributed [Attachment B].

Representatives Ransom and Buck responded to committee questions concerning economic, public health, and agricultural impacts, and Daylight Savings Time vs. Mountain Standard Time.

Chris Linsmayer, representing Colorado Ski Country USA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Linsmayer responded to committee questions.

James Brejcha, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Representatives Buck and Ransom made final remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.