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S_BLT_2018A 02/12/2018 02:05:10 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/12/2018
Attendance
Jahn X
Kerr X
Priola X
Smallwood X
Williams A. X
Neville T. X
Tate X
Time 02:05:10 PM to 02:56:05 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Tate
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 18-Regulatory Agencies — Executive Director — Department Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate
SB18-079 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB18-138 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

Conf 18-Regulatory Agencies — Executive Director — Department Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
02:06:42 PM  

Marguerite Salazar, appointee for Executive Director for the Department of Regulatory Agencies, came to the table. The appointment letter may be found in  Attachment A.  The application and resume is available at the State Archives.  Ms. Salazar introduced herself and discussed her experience with and interest in the position.  She responded to questions from the committee.


02:24:28 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Marguerite Salazar as the Executive Director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Neville T.
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



SB18-079 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:25:02 PM  
Senator Guzman introduced Senate Bill 18-079
concerning sake in the Colorado liquor code.  The bill classifies
sake as a vinous liquor.  She provided Amendment L.003 to the committee
(Attachment B).
02:28:16 PM  

William Stuart, Colorado Sake Company, spoke in support of the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.
02:31:02 PM  

Patrick Maroney, Liquor Enforcement Division, discussed the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee and discussed the amendment.
02:34:24 PM  

Andres Gil Zaldana, Colorado Brewers Guild, responded to questions from the committee.


02:41:22 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Kerr
Seconded
Jahn
Kerr
Priola
Smallwood
Williams A.
Neville T.
Tate
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:42:20 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kerr
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



SB18-138 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:44:46 PM  

Senator Kerr and Senator Gardner introduced Senate Bill 18-138 concerning the transfer of alcohol from a surrendered liquor license. The bill allows the sale of alcohol inventory between specified liquor licensees in certain circumstances. Senator Kerr provided amendment L.001 (Attachment C) to the committee and discussed the purpose of the amendment.
02:47:47 PM  

Nick Hoover, Colorado Restaurant Association, spoke in support of the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.
02:50:39 PM  

Stephanie Hicks, Tavern League, spoke in support of the bill.
02:51:09 PM  

Michael Steppat, Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.
02:52:29 PM  

Patrick Maroney, Liquor Enforcement Division, responded to questions from the committee.


02:54:59 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Kerr
Seconded
Jahn
Kerr
Priola
Smallwood
Williams A.
Neville T.
Tate
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:55:38 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-138, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kerr
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


02:56:05 PM   Committee Adjourned






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