3316EA9B3642E05D87258505007128EF Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

Senator Bridges introduced Senate Bill 20-053 concerning retail liquor licenses. The bill allows liquor stores to obtain additional licensed locations.

Senator Bridges responded to questions from the committee.

Jeanne McEvoy, Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Joseph Brunner, Lukas Liquors, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Ms. McEvoy responded to questions from the committee.

Jim Archibald, Morgan's Liquor, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Matt Dinsmore, Wilbur's Liquor, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Scott Chase, Coloradans for Safety and Colorado Ethiopian/Eritrian Liquor Stores, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Chase responded to questions from the committee.

Kelly Greene, Legend Partners, spoke in favor of the bill.

Rufus Nagel, Molly's Spirits, spoke in favor of the bill.

Tony Ryerson, Applejack Wine and Spirits, spoke in favor of the bill.

Edward Cooper, Total Wine & More, spoke in favor of the bill.

Mr. Ryerson responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Cooper responded to questions from the committee.

Dennis Dinsmore, Wyatt's Wet Goods, spoke in opposition to the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.

Peter Pavlakis, Legend Partners, spoke in favor of the bill.

Senator Bridges presented Amendment L.001 (Attachment B).

Senator Bridges introduced Amendment L.004 (Attachment C).

Senator Bridges made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Senator Story made comments on the bill.