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S_BLT_2022A 03/09/2022 02:06:20 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 03/09/2022
Attendance
Kolker *
Liston X
Woodward X
Coleman X
Rodriguez X
Time 02:06:20 PM to 04:51:56 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 22-Electrical Board — State Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 22-Plumbing Board — State Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB22-132 Postponed Indefinitely

Conf 22-Electrical Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:06:55 PM  
Ronne Hines, Director,
Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies,
introduced the appointees for the State Electrical Board and the State
Plumbing Board.
02:06:56 PM  

James Selecky, Virginia Harman, and Thomas Kiel, appointees to the State Electrical Board, came to the table. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A. Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives.  The appointees discussed their professional experience and interest in serving on the board.



02:13:47 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of James Selecky, Virginia Harman, and Thomas Kiel to the State Electrical Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Kolker Excused
Liston Yes
Woodward Yes
Coleman Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 22-Plumbing Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:13:58 PM  

Catherine Dunihoo, appointee to the State Plumbing Board, came to the table.  The appointment letter may be found in Attachment B.  Her application and resume is available at the State Archives.  Ms. Dunihoo discussed her professional experience and interest in serving on the board.



02:15:33 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Catherine Dunihoo to the State Plumbing Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Kolker Excused
Liston Yes
Woodward Yes
Coleman Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-132 - Postponed Indefinitely


02:15:46 PM  
Senators Gardner and Fields introduced Senate Bill 22-132, concerning vintner restaurants delivery to consumers. The bill allows vintner’s restaurants to deliver wine to consumers by a common carrier.
02:20:30 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:34:26 PM  
Micki Hackenberger, representing the Wine and Spirit Wholesalers of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:42:27 PM  
Steve Findley, representing the Colorado Beer Distributors Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:46:21 PM  
Laura Long, representing the Colorado Brewers Guild, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:47:35 PM  
Kara Miller, representing
the Colorado Licensed Beverage Association (CLBA), testified in opposition
to the bill.
02:49:47 PM  
Ms. Hackenberger responded to questions from the committee.
02:52:15 PM  
Ms. Miller responded to questions from the committee.
03:07:14 PM  
Mr. Findley responded to questions from the committee.
03:11:10 PM  
Ms. Long responded to questions from the committee.
03:12:57 PM  
Ms. Miller responded to questions from the committee.
03:17:52 PM  
Chris Fine, representing the CLBA, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:22:16 PM  
Bruce Gallagher, representing Bonnie Brae Liquors, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:22:21 PM  
Carolyn Joy, representing
Joy Wine & Spirits, testified in opposition to the bill. She responded
to questions from the committee.
03:24:46 PM  
Bruce Talbott, representing
Talbott’s Mountain Gold, testified in support of the bill.
03:32:52 PM  
Chad Yetka, representing Wash Park Vintners, testified in support of the bill.
03:37:30 PM  
Harry Talbott, representing
Talbott's Mountain Gold, testified in support of the bill. He responded
to questions from the committee.
03:40:03 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:44:54 PM  
Doug Caskey, representing
the Wine Industry Development Board within the Colorado Department of Agriculture,
responded to questions from the committee.

03:53:42 PM  
Craig Jones, representing Carboy Winery, testified in support of the bill.
04:05:43 PM  
Kevin Webber, representing Carboy Winery, testified in support of the bill.
04:09:40 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
04:13:05 PM  
Mr. Caskey responded to questions from the committee.
04:16:57 PM  
The panelists continued to respond to questions from the committee.
04:16:58 PM  

Additional written testimony that was submitted to the committee for consideration is provided as Attachment C.

04:26:48 PM  
Senators Gardner and Fields made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
04:27:11 PM  
The committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


04:50:58 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-132 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Woodward No
Coleman No
Rodriguez No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:51:38 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 22-132 indefinitely.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Kolker No
Liston No
Woodward Yes
Coleman Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:51:56 PM   The committee adjourned.






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