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02:52:50 PM |
Representatives Boesenecker and Froelich, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-003. The bill prohibits the manufacture, distribution, transfer, sale, or purchase of certain semiautomatic firearms, with certain exceptions, including for persons who have completed qualifying firearm-related courses. It classifies rapid-fire devices as dangerous weapons. The bill sponsors provided amendment L.055 (Attachment D) and responded to committee questions.
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03:12:24 PM |
Allison Spink, representing
herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Eileen McCarron, representing
Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, testified in support of the bill.
Kathleen Kelly, representing Everytown for Gun Safety, testified in support
of the bill. Denise Goldin-Dubois, representing herself, testified in support
of the bill. Dr. Eric Nelson, representing Moms Demand Action Aurora, testified
in support of the bill. Dr. Susan Long, representing herself, testified
in support of the bill.
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03:27:32 PM |
Mr. Jonathan Mell,
representing himself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Justin
Rutter, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, was available to answer
committee questions. Amanda Hardin, representing herself, testified in
opposition to the bill. The witnesses responded to committee questions.
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03:35:25 PM |
Mr. Ian Escalante,
representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the
bill. Huey Laugesen, representing the Colorado State Shooting Association,
testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kelyn Lanier, representing himself,
testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Teddy Collins, representing himself,
testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses responded to questions
from the committee.
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03:55:19 PM |
Mr. Austin Tapia, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bruce Michaelsen, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:00:20 PM |
Mr. Paul Cherry, representing Ark Tactical, testified in opposition to the bill. Mark Olson, representing BluCore Shooting Center, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Dyami Isely, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Tyler Smith, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrew Bastian, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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04:13:02 PM |
Dr. Sarah Puhr, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bennett Rutledge, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Robert Young, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Michael Graves, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Sheriff Jason Mikesell, representing
the Teller County Sheriff's Office, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Aaron Kroll, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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04:30:25 PM |
Mr. Rod Brandenburg,
representing Grandpa's Pawn and Gun, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Frederick Gardner, representing himself, testified in opposition to
the bill. Edgar Antillon, representing Guns For Everyone National, testified
in opposition to the bill. Cyrus Gatrell, representing himself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Sean Steele, representing CFFLA, testified
in opposition to the bill and provided a handout (Attachment E). Mr. Nephi
Cole, representing the National Shooting Sports Foundation, testified in
opposition to the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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04:52:56 PM |
Ezra Vargas, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. John Schumacher, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Richard Lontine, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Michael Quinlan, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Frank Lehnerz, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. The panel of witnesses responded
to committee questions.
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05:11:32 PM |
Mr. Jim de Steiguer,
representing Westminster Arms, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
Harlan Archer, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Justin Green, representing SDS Guns, testified in opposition to the bill
and provided a handout (Attachment F). Ms. Ava Flanell, representing the
Colorado State Shooting Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
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05:40:42 PM |
Robert Valentinis-Dee, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He responded to committee questions.
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05:45:34 PM |
Mr. Amos Struthers, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Christopher Magee, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Emily Adams, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mike Stern, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. The panel of witnesses responded to committee questions.
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05:58:08 PM |
Commissioner Erik
Stone, representing Teller County, testified in opposition to the bill.
Shaun Seidman, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Alex Randolph, representing himself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. Grant Jerry, representing himself, testified in opposition to
the bill.
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06:12:48 PM |
Giovanni Repola,
representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Aaron Lewis,
representing the Leadville Armory LLC, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Jae Seifert, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Ryan Sandbeck, representing himself, testified in opposition to the
bill.
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06:24:00 PM |
Jason Spedding, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Matthew Koziolek, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Alvin Powell, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Michelle Meyer, representing
herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brian Cordell, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:33:40 PM |
Mr. Dale Ruggles, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Catherine Winchester, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Hope Scheppelman, representing the Colorado Republican Party, testified in opposition to the bill. Lesley Hollywood, representing Rally for our Rights, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kevin Abriam, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Laurie Gatrell, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:49:29 PM |
Ms. Melissa Flanell, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Rocia Collins, representing Spartan Defense, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Zachary Hyde, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kyle Howard, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Geoff Laubhan, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Clyde Awtrey, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:05:05 PM |
Austin Lewis, representing
the Centennial Gun Club, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Mark
Tisdale, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Chris
Richardson, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Ms. Jeany Rush, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Andrew Lucas, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Written testimony about the bill is included as Attachment G.
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07:21:56 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.055 (Attachment D). |
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| Moved |
Titone |
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| Seconded |
Camacho |
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Bradley |
No |
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Brooks |
No |
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Camacho |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Gonzalez R. |
No |
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Hartsook |
No |
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Joseph |
Yes |
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Marshall |
Yes |
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Stewart R. |
Yes |
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Weinberg |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Titone |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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07:26:16 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.057 (Attachment H). |
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| Moved |
Weinberg |
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| Seconded |
Hartsook |
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Bradley |
Yes |
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Brooks |
Yes |
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Camacho |
No |
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Garcia |
No |
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Gonzalez R. |
Yes |
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Hartsook |
Yes |
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Joseph |
No |
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Marshall |
No |
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Stewart R. |
No |
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Weinberg |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Titone |
No |
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Lindstedt |
No |
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YES: 5 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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07:26:18 PM |
The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation and asked for a favorable recommendation.
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07:35:58 PM |
Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.
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07:56:13 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 25-003, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Titone |
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Joseph |
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Bradley |
No |
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Brooks |
No |
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Camacho |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Gonzalez R. |
No |
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Hartsook |
No |
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Joseph |
Yes |
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Marshall |
No |
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Stewart R. |
Yes |
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Weinberg |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Titone |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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