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S_BLT_2020A 02/05/2020 01:33:02 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/05/2020
Attendance
Priola *
Story X
Tate X
Danielson X
Williams A. X
Time 01:33:02 PM to 03:00:31 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Williams A.
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 20-Uninsured Employer Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB20-053 Postponed Indefinitely

X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Conf 20-Uninsured Employer Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:33:15 PM  

David Gallivan, Division of Workers' Compensation in the Department of Labor and Employment, introduced Mr. Roger Hayes, who has been reappointed to the Uninsured Employer Board.

01:34:40 PM  

Mr. Roger Hayes, appointee to the Uninsured Employer Board, came to the table.  The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A.  His application and resume is available at the State Archives.  Mr. Hayes introduced himself and discussed his role on the board.



01:35:51 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Roger Hays to the Uninsured Employer Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB20-053 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:36:02 PM  

The committee took a brief recess.

01:36:39 PM  

The committee came back to order.

01:38:17 PM  

Senator Bridges introduced Senate Bill 20-053 concerning retail liquor licenses. The bill allows liquor stores to obtain additional licensed locations.

01:45:58 PM  

Senator Bridges responded to questions from the committee.

01:46:10 PM  

Jeanne McEvoy, Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.

01:51:17 PM  

Joseph Brunner, Lukas Liquors, spoke in opposition to the bill.

01:53:32 PM  

Ms. McEvoy responded to questions from the committee.

01:53:47 PM  

Jim Archibald, Morgan's Liquor, spoke in opposition to the bill.

01:55:54 PM  

Matt Dinsmore, Wilbur's Liquor, spoke in opposition to the bill.

02:01:11 PM  

Scott Chase, Coloradans for Safety and Colorado Ethiopian/Eritrian Liquor Stores, spoke in opposition to the bill.

02:06:39 PM  

Mr. Chase responded to questions from the committee.

02:19:16 PM  

Kelly Greene, Legend Partners, spoke in favor of the bill.

02:19:36 PM  

Rufus Nagel, Molly's Spirits, spoke in favor of the bill.

02:20:55 PM  

Tony Ryerson, Applejack Wine and Spirits, spoke in favor of the bill.

02:23:53 PM  

Edward Cooper, Total Wine & More, spoke in favor of the bill.

02:27:06 PM  

Mr. Ryerson responded to questions from the committee.

02:31:42 PM  

Mr. Cooper responded to questions from the committee.

02:34:33 PM  

Dennis Dinsmore, Wyatt's Wet Goods, spoke in opposition to the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.

02:41:23 PM  

Peter Pavlakis, Legend Partners, spoke in favor of the bill.

02:48:23 PM  

Senator Bridges presented Amendment L.001 (Attachment B).



02:49:10 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Priola
Seconded
Priola
Story
Tate
Danielson
Williams A.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:49:16 PM  

Senator Bridges introduced Amendment L.004 (Attachment C).



02:52:54 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Priola
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. No
YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:53:18 PM  

Senator Bridges made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

02:53:34 PM  

Senator Story made comments on the bill.



02:59:40 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-053, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story No
Tate No
Danielson Yes
Williams A. No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


03:00:15 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 20-053 indefinitely.
Moved Williams A.
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson No
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:00:31 PM   The committee adjourned.






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