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S_FIN_2018A 03/01/2018 10:25:43 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/01/2018
Attendance
Court X
Jahn X
Tate X
Smallwood X
Neville T. X
Time 10:25:43 AM to 11:31:52 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Neville T.
This Report was prepared by Matt Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-001 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB18-167 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB18-001 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


10:26:23 AM  

Senators Baumgardner and Cooke, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-001, which concerns funding for transportation infrastructure.

10:27:44 AM  
Senators Cooke and Baumgardner responded to committee questions.
10:36:30 AM  
Brian Tanner, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
10:43:29 AM  
Mr. Tanner responded to committee questions.
10:46:50 AM  
Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, came to the table to respond to committee questions.
10:53:02 AM  

Senator Baumgardner and Mr. Karsian responded to additional committee questions.

10:57:57 AM  
Senators Cooke and Baumgardner provided closing comments on the bill.


11:14:49 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-001 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Smallwood
Seconded
Court No
Jahn Yes
Tate Yes
Smallwood Yes
Neville T. Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-167 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


11:14:58 AM  

Senators Scott and Donovan, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-167, which creates the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; creates two cash funds to support the work of the commission and increased safety education; and makes a variety of changes to the state's excavation laws for the purpose of improving enforcement.

11:19:14 AM  

Senators Scott and Donovan responded to committee questions.



11:30:50 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 [Attachment A].
Moved Smallwood
Seconded
Court
Jahn
Tate
Smallwood
Neville T.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:31:17 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 [Attachment B].
Moved Smallwood
Seconded
Court
Jahn
Tate
Smallwood
Neville T.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:31:43 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-167, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Smallwood
Seconded
Court Yes
Jahn Yes
Tate Yes
Smallwood Yes
Neville T. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:31:52 AM   Committee Adjourned






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