The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

Representatives McCormick and Will introduced House Bill 22-1093, Updates to Bingo & Raffles Law.  The bill makes changes to state law related to the use of electronic aids and devices in bingo and raffle games.  The bill sponsors displayed several pictures (Attachment E).

The bill sponsors provided Amendments L.003 and L.004 (Attachments F and G).

Jaclyn Terwey, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ed Smith, representing himself, testified to amend the bill.

Mark Grueskin, representing the Colorado Gaming Association, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Smith responded to questions from the committee.

Steve Kjonaas, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Tom Weaton, representing the Paralyzed Veterans of America, testified in support of the bill.

Richard Lemon, representing the Colorado Charitable Bingo Association, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Alec Doucette, representing Quality Bingo Supply, testified in support of the bill.

Thomas Feeney, representing the Central City Elks, testified in support of the bill.

Corky Kyle, representing the Colorado Charitable Bingo Association, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mark Bolson, representing the Colorado Elks Association, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors discussed the proposed amendments.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

The bill sponsors and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.