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S_SA_2018A 02/28/2018 01:34:08 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date 02/28/2018
Attendance
Court X
Fenberg X
Hill *
Sonnenberg X
Marble X
Time 01:34:08 PM to 02:59:28 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Marble
This Report was prepared by Matt Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB18-1038 Postponed Indefinitely
HB18-1033 Postponed Indefinitely

Conf 18-Colorado Channel Authority Board Of Directors - Favorably Refer to Full Senate


01:35:07 PM  
Bart Miller and Megan Jurgemeyer, appointees
to the Colorado Channel Authority Board of Directors, discussed their qualifications
to serve on the board.  Committee members received copies of their
appointment letters [Attachment A].
01:37:04 PM  
Ms. Jurgemeyer and Mr. Miller responded to committee questions.


01:43:53 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Megan Jurgemeyer to the Colorado Channel Authority Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 18-Colorado Channel Authority Board Of Directors - Favorably Refer to Full Senate




01:46:03 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Bart Miller to the Colorado Channel Authority Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1038 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:46:45 PM  
Senator Donovan, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1038, which requires the board that oversees land surveyors to establish continuing education requirements for the profession.
01:52:08 PM  

Paul Bacus, representing the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

01:53:33 PM  

Todd Beers, representing the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Beers distributed three handouts to the committee [Attachments B, C, and D].

01:55:08 PM  
Warren Ward, representing the Colorado Association of County Surveyors, testified in support of the bill.
01:58:33 PM  

Mr. Ward and Mr. Beers responded to committee questions.

02:01:52 PM  

Heather Lassner, representing the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

02:04:40 PM  
Alan Blair, representing himself as a surveyor, testified in support of the bill.
02:09:29 PM  
Gene Kooper, representing himself, testified
in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Kooper distributed a letter to the
committee [Attachment E].
02:11:14 PM  
Senator Coram and Senator Donovan provided
closing comments on the bill.


02:21:05 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1038 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Fenberg
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill No
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:21:47 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1038 indefinitely.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1033 - Postponed Indefinitely


02:21:58 PM  
Senator Coram, prime sponsor, presented
House Bill 18-1033, which expands the time employees can take to vote and
engage in activities related to voting.  Senator Coram distributed
amendment L.003 to the committee [Attachment F]
.
02:24:10 PM  
Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:28:05 PM  

Elizabeth Steele, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

02:28:49 PM  

Jennifer Levin, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

02:31:48 PM  
Mr. Gagliardi responded to committee questions.
02:37:41 PM  
Committee discussion ensued on the merits of the bill.
02:44:56 PM  
Peg Perl, representing the Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:49:59 PM  
Matt Crane, representing Arapahoe County, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:41 PM  
Mr. Crane responded to committee questions.


02:58:01 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 [Attachment E]
Moved Court
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:58:54 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1033, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Court
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill No
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:59:15 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1033 indefinitely.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:59:28 PM   Committee Adjourned






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