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S_SA_2018A 04/30/2018 02:38:45 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date 04/30/2018
Attendance
Court X
Fenberg X
Hill *
Sonnenberg X
Marble X
Time 02:38:45 PM to 08:25:50 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Marble
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 18-State Fair Authority Board Of Commissioners Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB18-263 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
Conf 18-Parks And Wildlife Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB18-270 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB18-265 Amended, referred to Senate Finance
HB18-1077 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB18-1281 Postponed Indefinitely
HB18-1273 Postponed Indefinitely
HB18-1207 Postponed Indefinitely
HB18-1020 Referred to Senate Finance
HB18-1001 Postponed Indefinitely
SB18-264 Postponed Indefinitely
HB18-1260 Postponed Indefinitely

SB18-263 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:42:15 PM  

Senator Martinez Humenik, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-263 to the committee. The bill creates a pilot program to allow psychiatrists to petition the court to administer medications over the objection of an inmate in a jail.

02:45:27 PM  

Carrie Thompson, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified against the bill. She noted that the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado also opposes the bill.

02:46:37 PM  
Doug Wilson, Colorado State Public Defender, testified against the bill.
02:50:51 PM  

Gina Shimall, representing herself, testified against the bill.

02:51:10 PM  
Moses Gur, representing the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified against the bill.
02:53:21 PM  

Ms. Shimall responded to committee member questions.

02:58:45 PM  
Vincent Atchity, representing himself, testified against the bill.
03:01:17 PM  
Nita Bradford, representing herself, testified against the bill.
03:01:34 PM  
Camille Harding, representing the Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.
03:05:34 PM  

Dr. Patrick Fox, representing the Colorado Psychiatric Society, testified in support of the bill.

03:09:34 PM  

Dr. Sasha Rai, representing the City and County of Denver and Denver Health, testified in support of the bill.

03:09:52 PM  
Dea Wheeler, representing the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
03:11:53 PM  
Ms. Wheeler and Dr. Fox responded to committee member questions.
03:16:53 PM  
Tanya Belknap, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
03:17:17 PM  

Jamison Brown, representing the Colorado Jail Association, testified in support of the bill.

03:20:45 PM  
Jeff Goetz, representing the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.
03:22:14 PM  
Senator Martinez Humenik wrapped up her presentation of the bill. She discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment B] and amendment L.002 [Attachment C].
03:23:40 PM  
Committee members commented on the bill.
03:35:51 PM  
Committee discussion with Senator Martinez Humenik continued.
03:36:07 PM  
Mr. Rai returned to the table to respond to committee member questions.
03:41:17 PM  
Senator Martinez Humenik responded to committee member questions.
03:41:31 PM  
Mr. Wilson returned to the table to respond to committee member questions.


03:47:14 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment B].
Moved Court
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:47:27 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 [Attachment C].
Moved Court
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:47:53 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-263, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Court
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg No
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 18-State Fair Authority Board Of Commissioners - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:39:40 PM  
Jenn Yezak, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, introduced Michael Cafasso to the committee.
02:40:09 PM  
Mr. Cafasso, appointed to the State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners, introduced himself to the committee. Committee members received a copy of Mr. Cafasso's appointment letter [Attachment A].


02:41:58 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Michael Cafasso to the Conf 18-State Fair Authority Board Of Commissioners 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 Excused
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 18-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


03:48:33 PM  
Bob Broscheid, Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, introduced Carrie Hauser to the committee.
03:49:14 PM  

Carrie Besnette Hauser, appointee to the Parks and Wildlife Commission, introduced herself to the committee. Committee members received a copy of her appointment letter [Attachment D].



03:51:13 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Carrie Hauser to the Conf 18-Parks And Wildlife Commission 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



SB18-270 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

03:52:33 PM  
The committee recessed.
03:53:21 PM  
The committee reconvened.
03:54:49 PM  
Senator Jahn and Senator Neville, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-270 to the committee. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a statewide program to refer high-risk individuals to behavioral health transition services.
04:01:05 PM  
Senators Jahn and Neville responded to committee member questions. Senator Jahn presented amendment L.001 [Attachment E] and amendment L.002 [Attachment F].
04:04:11 PM  
Linda Hughes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:05:34 PM  
Patrick Mulligan, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
04:08:51 PM  
George Ackerman, representing himself and Shiloh House, testified in support of the bill.
04:11:51 PM  
Camille Harding, representing the Office of Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.
04:14:37 PM  
Evan Silverman, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment G].
04:17:10 PM  
Committee members received three additional handouts in support of the bill [Attachments H-J].
04:20:04 PM  
Jackie Zheleznyak, representing Denver
Health, testified in support of the bill.  She noted that the Colorado
Hospital Association also supports the bill.
04:20:52 PM  
Senators Jahn and Neville wrapped up their presentation of the bill.
04:22:44 PM  
Senator Jahn responded to committee member questions.


04:23:33 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment E].
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:23:44 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 [Attachment F].
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:24:00 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-270, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
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



SB18-265 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance


04:24:55 PM  
Senator Hill, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-265 to the committee. The bill creates a state income tax credit for moneys deposited in a child care savings account, and a state income tax deduction for interest earned in the account.
04:28:57 PM  
Senator Hill responded to committee member questions.
04:34:46 PM  
Kathy White, representing the Colorado
Fiscal Institute, testified against the bill.
04:36:08 PM  
Carl Larson, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of the bill.
04:38:32 PM  

Dawn Gustafson, representing Anton, Collins, Mitchell, LLP, testified in support of the bill.

04:40:30 PM  
Ms. White and Ms. Gustafson answered committee
questions.
04:41:43 PM  
Gloria Higgins, representing Executives
Partnering to Invest in Children, testified in support of the bill.
04:48:24 PM  
Sue Rinner, representing Early Learning
Ventures, testified in support of the bill.
04:51:38 PM  
Brendan Reese, representing the Department
of Revenue, testified on the bill from a neutral perspective.  Mr.
Reese responded to committee member questions.
04:53:01 PM  
Senator Hill presented amendment L.001 [Attachment K] and amendment L.004 [Attachment L].


04:59:28 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment K].
Moved Hill
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:59:40 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 [Attachment L].
Moved Hill
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:00:01 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-265, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Hill
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1077 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


05:01:55 PM  
Senator Garcia, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1077 to the committee. The bill makes second degree burglary with the objective of stealing firearms a class 3 felony and increases the minimum fine that can be imposed to $5,000.
05:03:04 PM  
Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado
Ceasefire, testified in support of the bill.  She provided a written
copy of her testimony [Attachment M].
05:03:21 PM  
Andrew Vaughn, representing the 4th Judicial District Attorney, testified in support of the bill.
05:06:52 PM  

Jon Ippolito, representing the 18th Judicial District Attorney, testified in support of the bill.

05:10:34 PM  
Committee members received a letter in support of the bill [Attachment N].
05:10:58 PM  
Carrie Thompson, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified against the bill.
05:12:15 PM  
Richard Sweetman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee member questions.


05:15:50 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1077 to the Committee on Appropriations.
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



HB18-1281 - Postponed Indefinitely


05:16:08 PM  
Senator Garcia, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1281 to the committee. The bill requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to implement new ethics policies for its commissioners, to offer certain training opportunities to its staff, and to make its audio recordings accessible to the public.
05:18:19 PM  
Doug Dean, representing the PUC, testified against the bill. He provided a handout to committee members [Attachment O].
05:20:36 PM  

Christopher Markuson, representing Pueblo County, testified in support of the bill.

05:23:52 PM  
Councilman Larry Atencio, representing the city of Pueblo, testified in support of the bill.
05:25:55 PM  
Senator Garcia wrapped up his presentation of the bill.


05:30:14 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1281 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


05:30:36 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1281 indefinitely.
Moved Marble
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1273 - Postponed Indefinitely


05:31:01 PM  
Senator Merrified, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1273 to the committee. The bill prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from assisting the federal government in providing certain information about Colorado residents until it knows the basis of the request or from detaining Colorado residents on the basis of certain characteristics.
05:34:01 PM  
Committee members received two letters in support of the bill [Attachments P and Q].
05:34:50 PM  
Robin Yasui, representing the Coalition for an Inclusive Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:37:04 PM  
Karla Gonzales Garcia, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.
05:41:51 PM  
Jose Torres Vega, representing the Colorado
Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.  Committee
members received a written copy of his testimony [Atttachment R].
05:42:07 PM  
Jill Wildenberg, representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:47:13 PM  
Iman Jodeh, representing the Colorado Muslim Leadership Council and the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:48:20 PM  
Senator Merrifield wrapped up his presentation of the bill.
05:53:04 PM  
Committee members commented on the bill.


05:53:31 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1273 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


05:53:54 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1273 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



HB18-1207 - Postponed Indefinitely


05:54:20 PM  
Senator Moreno and Senator Smallwood, co-prime
sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1207 to the committee.  The bill
directs the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) to create
an annual report on uncompensated costs and expenditures made by general
hospitals.
05:56:27 PM  
Joshua Ewing, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified against the bill.
06:00:48 PM  
Diane Robinson, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.
06:01:40 PM  
John Bartholomew, representing HCPF, testified in support of the bill.
06:07:05 PM  
Senators Smallwood and Moreno wrapped up their presentation of the bill.


06:09:50 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1207 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


06:10:10 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1207 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



HB18-1260 - Committee Discussion Only


06:10:38 PM  
Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1260 to the committee. The bill requires health insurers and drug manufacturers to report certain information to the Department of Regulatory Agencies.
06:12:01 PM  
Jennifer Jones, representing the Colorado Bioscience Association, testified against the bill.
06:15:21 PM  

Dana Malick, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, testified against the bill.

06:17:03 PM  
Brian Warren, representing the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, testified against the bill.
06:19:12 PM  
Mr. Warren and Ms. Malick responded to committee member questions.
06:22:26 PM  
Hunter Railey, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.
06:23:08 PM  
Ed Shackelford, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.
06:25:14 PM  
Kelly Erb, representing the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.
06:28:07 PM  

Virginia Morrison Love, representing America's Health Insurance Plans and the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in support of the bill.

06:29:38 PM  
Brandt Wilkins, representing himself and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of the bill.
06:35:18 PM  
Claudia Curry Hill, representing herself and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of the bill.
06:35:47 PM  
Brad Young, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified on the bill from a neutral perspective.
06:39:24 PM  
Jake Williams, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
06:39:37 PM  
Senator Moreno made concluding comments on the bill.
06:44:31 PM  
The chair laid the bill over for action only.



HB18-1020 - Referred to Senate Finance


06:45:32 PM  
Senator Kagan and Senator Gardner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1020 to the committee. The bill makes changes to civil asset forfeiture reporting requirements and establishes two law enforcement grant programs.
06:48:03 PM  
Jordan Cottrell, representing himself, testified against the bill.
06:57:10 PM  
Art Way, representing the Drug Policy Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
06:57:27 PM  

Stan Hilkey, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.

06:59:08 PM  
Irv Halter, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in support of the bill.
07:02:54 PM  
Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.
07:03:36 PM  
Ron Sloan, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill.
07:04:38 PM  
Senators Kagan and Gardner wrapped up their presentation of the bill.


07:10:37 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1020 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Court
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1001 - Postponed Indefinitely


07:11:44 PM  
The committee recessed.
07:11:54 PM  

The committee reconvened.

Senator Fields and Senator Donovan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1001 to the committee. The bill creates a paid family leave program under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Colorado employees will pay a monthly premium on their wages collected by employers through a payroll deduction. This premium funds a family medical leave benefit that may be taken concurrently with federal family leave. Eligible employees may collect a benefit for up to 12 weeks to care for a family member or designated person.

07:18:21 PM  

Kris Garcia, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

07:22:11 PM  
Natalie Wood, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment S].
07:26:33 PM  
Erin Bennett Leighton, representing Moms Rising, testified in support of the bill.
07:26:53 PM  
Hunter Railey, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.
07:30:57 PM  
Adam Alleman, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
07:33:12 PM  
Debra Brown, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
07:33:58 PM  
Ashley Wheeland, representing the Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
07:38:06 PM  
Jennifer Greenfield, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment T].
07:42:14 PM  
Emily Alvez, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.
07:44:04 PM  
Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.
07:46:54 PM  

Judith Marquez, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

07:49:22 PM  
Dr. Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life of Colorado, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment U].
07:52:50 PM  
Chenoah Sinclair, representing herself, testified against the bill.
07:55:44 PM  
Nicholas Colglazier, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified against the bill.
07:58:53 PM  
Senators Fields and Donovan wrapped up their presentation of the bill.


08:10:02 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1001 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Court
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill No
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


08:10:26 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1001 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



SB18-264 - Postponed Indefinitely


08:10:51 PM  
Senator Gardner presented Senate Bill 18-264 to the committee. The bill prohibits public school teachers and teacher organizations from planning or participating in a strike, and prohibits public school employers from authorizing or condoning a strike.
08:12:48 PM  
Senator Gardner presented amendment L.001 [Attachment V].


08:19:23 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment V].
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:20:38 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 18-264 indefinitely.
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



HB18-1260 - Postponed Indefinitely


08:21:13 PM  
The committee recessed.
08:22:20 PM  
The committee reconvened and returned to
House Bill 18-1260.


08:25:30 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1260 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


08:25:50 PM   Committee Adjourned






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