Location: RM 271
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BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1097
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1097
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Postpone House Bill 17-1097 indefinitely. The moti Refer House Bill 17-1097 to the Committee of the W |
PASS FAIL |
07:57 PM -- HB17-1097
Representative Saine and Representative Humphrey, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 17-1097. The bill repeals the prohibition on the sale, transfer, and possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines. It also repeals the requirement that a magazine manufactured in Colorado have a permanent stamp or marking indicating it was produced after July 1, 2013. Representative Saine and Representative Humphrey answered questions from the committee.
08:11 PM -- Robert Edmiston, Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He referenced handouts he provided during his testimony on House Bill 17-1036 previously in the hearing.
08:15 PM -- Jane Dougherty, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:19 PM -- Phil Ross, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
08:24 PM -- Tom Mauser, Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:29 PM -- David Kopel, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kopel answered questions from the committee.
08:44 PM -- Alana Smart, Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, testified in opposition to the bill.
08:48 PM -- Travis Couture-Lovelady, National Rifle Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Couture-Lovelady answered questions from the committee.
08:53 PM -- Alan Franklin, Progress Now Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Franklin responded to comments by Representative Humphrey.
08:58 PM -- Dan Murphy, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Murphy answered questions from the committee.
09:05 PM
A written statement from Julie Meyers was distributed to the committee (Attachment H).
09:05 PM -- Scott Lynch, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Lynch responded to comments by Representative Humphrey.
09:13 PM -- Sara Grossman, The Dru Project, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:17 PM -- Don Macalady, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:22 PM -- Eleanor Cabell, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:25 PM -- Cheryl Wilson, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:26 PM -- Jean Grattet, League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
09:28 PM
Representative Saine answered questions from the committee. Representative Humphrey and Representative Saine made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.
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| BILL: | HB17-1097 | |
| TIME: | 09:53:15 PM | |
| MOVED: | Humphrey | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1097 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 3-6. | |
| SECONDED: | Williams D. | |
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VOTE |
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Benavidez |
No |
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Hooton |
No |
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Humphrey |
Yes |
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Leonard |
Yes |
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Melton |
No |
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Weissman |
No |
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Williams D. |
Yes |
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Lontine |
No |
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Foote |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB17-1097 | |
| TIME: | 09:54:26 PM | |
| MOVED: | Melton | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 17-1097 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | |
| SECONDED: | Lontine | |
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VOTE |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Hooton |
Yes |
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Humphrey |
No |
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Leonard |
No |
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Melton |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Williams D. |
No |
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Lontine |
Yes |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Final YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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09:55 PM
The committee adjourned.