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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Date |
03/26/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Baisley |
X |
| Coleman |
* |
| Ginal |
X |
| Liston |
* |
| Sullivan |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Danielson |
X |
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| Time |
02:00:47 PM to 04:26:14 PM |
| Place |
Old Supreme Court |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Danielson |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB24-169 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hSB24-173 |
Amended, referred to Senate Finance |
| hHB24-1011 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
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SB24-169 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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02:01:09 PM |
Senator Exum introduced
Senate Bill 24-169, concerning categorization of state employee firefighters
in PERA. The bill increases PERA contribution for additional firefighter
management personnel.
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02:02:50 PM |
Mr. Mike Morgan,
representing the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department
of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions
from the committee.
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02:08:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-169 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-173 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
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02:08:55 PM |
The committee took
a recess.
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02:09:34 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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02:17:21 PM |
Senators Roberts
and Gardner introduced Senate Bill 24-173, concerning funeral homes regulation.
The bill requires the Department of Regulatory Agencies to regulate
certain mortuary science occupations. Senator Roberts distributed
Amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments A through D).
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02:18:50 PM |
Ms. Patty Salazar,
representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support
of the bill.
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02:23:22 PM |
Ms. Abby Swoveland, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:26:53 PM |
Shelia Canfield Jones, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:29:00 PM |
Aaron Kucharik, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:31:49 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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02:34:45 PM |
Danielle McCarthy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:43:15 PM |
Ms. Katherine Hope
Burger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:46:53 PM |
Blanca Eberhardt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:48:23 PM |
Ms. Mary Simons, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:53:59 PM |
Ms. Faith Haug, representing the Arapahoe Community College Mortuary Science Program, testified in support of the bill.
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02:56:46 PM |
Ms. Dalene Paull, representing The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, testified in support of the bill.
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02:59:09 PM |
Javan Jones, representing the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of the bill.
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03:05:48 PM |
Ms. Crystina Page, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:08:32 PM |
Ms. Samantha Naranjo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:11:49 PM |
Mr. Jon Rettig Sr, representing the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, testified in support of the bill.
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03:15:49 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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03:22:51 PM |
Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing Service Corporation International, testified to amend the bill.
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03:25:29 PM |
Nick Hodgdon, representing Funeral Directorâs Services, testified to amend the bill.
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03:29:12 PM |
Mr. Sam Delp, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill.
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03:33:00 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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03:33:01 PM |
Additional written
comments that were provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
E.
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03:36:11 PM |
Senator Roberts distributed
Amendments L.005 and L.006 (Attachments F and G).
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03:43:44 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:44:09 PM |
Senator Roberts responded
to questions from the committee regarding Amendment L.002.
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03:44:50 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:45:08 PM |
Senator Roberts discussed
the purpose of Amendment L.003. He responded to questions from the committee.
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03:47:07 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:47:24 PM |
Senator Roberts explained the purpose of Amendment L.004.
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03:47:38 PM |
Committee discussion ensued.
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03:51:41 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Excused |
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Sullivan |
No |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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03:52:24 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:52:43 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:52:58 PM |
Senator Roberts made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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03:57:17 PM |
Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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03:59:02 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-173, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1011 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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03:59:17 PM |
Senators Marchman and Cutter introduced House Bill 24-1011, concerning mortgage servicers. The bill adds certain requirements for mortgage services related to the disclosure and disbursement of funds to a borrower, and creates a new civil cause of action. The sponsors distributed Amendment L.005 (Attachment H).
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04:00:09 PM |
Mr. Bennett, representing
themself, spoke in opposition to the bill.
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04:06:14 PM |
Ms. Tawnya Somauroo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:08:08 PM |
Martha Fulford, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.
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04:11:28 PM |
Ms. Judi Kern, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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04:16:14 PM |
Ms. Betty Knecht, representing the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
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04:16:22 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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04:16:23 PM |
Additional written
comments that were provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
I.
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04:21:17 PM |
Senator Cutter explained
the purpose of Amendment L.005.
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04:22:35 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:22:51 PM |
Senator Cutter made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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04:26:03 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1011, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Ginal |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 04:26:14 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
