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S_BLT_2018A 01/29/2018 01:36:36 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 01/29/2018
Attendance
Jahn X
Kerr X
Priola X
Smallwood X
Williams A. X
Neville T. X
Tate X
Time 01:36:36 PM to 03:39:31 PM
Place LSB B
This Meeting was called to order by Tate
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-105 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB18-067 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB18-021 Committee Discussion Only

SB18-105 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar




01:38:58 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-105 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Jahn
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Yes
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Yes
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-067 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


01:39:16 PM  

Senator Zenzinger and Senator Priola introduced Senate Bill 18-067 concerning alcohol in sealed containers at special events. The bill changes state law related to special events held at liquor-licensed premises. The sponsors provided Amendments L.001 and L.002 to the committee (Attachments A and B).

01:44:37 PM  

Stephanie Garcia, Arc of Pueblo, spoke in support of the bill.

01:46:38 PM  
Steven Trujillo, Latino Chamber of Commerce, Pueblo, spoke in support of the bill.
01:48:26 PM  
Mark Turner, Colorado Nonprofit Association, spoke in support of the bill.
01:49:45 PM  
Nick Hoover, Colorado Restaurant Association, spoke in favor of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
01:52:48 PM  
Lorraine Anderson, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.
01:55:33 PM  
Kevin Bommer, Colorado Municipal League, spoke in support of the bill.
01:57:25 PM  

Dan Ashbaugh, Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living (ACCIL), spoke in favor of the bill.

01:58:13 PM  

David Swinehart, ACCIL & Disabled Resource Services, spoke in support of the bill.

02:02:10 PM  
Jeanne McEvoy, Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:05:32 PM  

Kara Miller, Distiller's Guild, spoke in favor of the bill.

02:07:33 PM  

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.



02:10:18 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Priola
Seconded
Jahn
Kerr
Priola
Smallwood
Williams A.
Neville T.
Tate
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:10:56 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Priola
Seconded
Jahn
Kerr
Priola
Smallwood
Williams A.
Neville T.
Tate
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:11:51 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-067, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Yes
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Yes
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-021 - Committee Discussion Only


02:12:00 PM  

Senators Neville and Jahn introduced Senate Bill 18-021 concerning a marijuana closed loop payment system pilot project. The bill requires the Marijuana Enforcement Division to establish a pilot payment processing program to be used for marijuana transactions. The sponsors provided Amendment L.001 to the committee (Attachment C) and discussed the purpose of the amendment.

02:20:20 PM  
Jenifer Waller, Colorado Bankers Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.
02:24:38 PM  
Zane Gilmer, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:45:11 PM  
Barbara Walker, Independent Bankers of Colorado, spoke in opposition to the bill.
02:49:07 PM  
Ryan Parsell, Colorado Treasurer's Office, spoke about the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:55:30 PM  

Larry Lipman, Alliance Financial Network, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

03:02:08 PM  
Jason Warf, Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, spoke in support of the bill.
03:10:33 PM  

Shaunt Sarkissian, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill.

03:13:47 PM  
Dante Tosetti, Cortex MCP, spoke in support of the bill.
03:15:46 PM  

Jessica LeRoux, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

03:21:41 PM  
Nick Lovuolo, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.
03:25:06 PM  
Mr. Sarkissian returned to the table to respond to questions from the committee.
03:28:06 PM  

Jim Burack, Marijuana Enforcement Division, responded to questions from the committee.

03:31:26 PM  
Senator Neville asked to lay the bill over. The chair called for a recess.
03:36:28 PM  
Senator Tate announced that the bill is laid over for action until February 5, 2018.


03:39:31 PM   Committee Adjourned






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