D3FE690A1E0DC7C18725827F0073DD04 Hearing Summary

The committee came back to order.  Senator Gardner introduced House Bill 18-1234, concerning the definition of gambling devices.  The bill clarifies the definitions of key terms related to simulated gambling and simulated gambling devices. It specifies that unlawful offering of a simulated gambling device can be direct or indirect, regardless of whether consideration is monetary or nonmonetary and regardless of whether consideration is received before the device is used.

Nancy Sharpe, Arapahoe County Commissioner, spoke in favor of the bill.

Jim Maloney, Town of Parker, spoke in favor of the bill.

Cindy Compton, representing herself, spoke in support of Mr. Franzoy.

Angel Rodriguez, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Nick Gonzalez, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Denise Maes, American Civil Liberties Union-Colorado, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Chris Howes, Colorado Skill Games and Entertainment Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Scott Martinez, Colorado Skill Games and Entertainment Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Gonzalez commented on the preceding testimony.

Tammy Garamova, Colorado Skill Games and Entertainment Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Nick Farley, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Dan May, Fourth Judicial District Attorney, spoke in favor of the bill.

Mr. May responded to questions from the committee.

Flavio Quintana, Division of Gaming, Department of Revenue, responded to questions from the committee.

The committee recessed.