H_BUS_2018A 03/15/2018 01:33:01 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Kraft-Tharp and Sias introduced House Bill 18-1250. The bill requires each state agency to conduct an analysis of noncompliance with its rules to identify rules with the greatest frequency of noncompliance, rules that generate the greatest amount of fines, how many first-time offenders were given the opportunity cure a minor violation, and what factors contribute to noncompliance by regulated businesses. Representative Kraft-Tharp discussed the bill's fiscal note. Representative Sias commented on the bill.

Ryan Long, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee questions regarding the fiscal note.

Representative Kraft-Tharp responded to questions regarding the bill.

Nicholas Colglazier, Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill.

Theresa Conley, Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Becker and Lundeen introduced House Bill 18-1234. The bill clarifies laws related to simulated gambling activity. Amendment L.001, a strike-below amendment, was distributed to the committee (Attachment C). Representative Becker reviewed the legislative history of the issue. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Representatives Becker and Lundeen continued to respond to questions from the committee. The committee discussed the definition of slot machines, and whether the bill expands gambling.

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

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

Robert Mirelez, Eagles 4471, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Garamova responded to questions from the committee.

Rick Kilpatrick, Steel City Eagles 3367, testified in opposition to the bill.

Nick Gonzales, Colorado Skill Games and Entertainment Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Scott Martinez, Colorado Skill Games and Entertainment Association, testified in opposition to the bill. He discussed the differences between skill games and games of chance.

Mr. Martinez responded to questions from the committee.

Doyle Baker, Deputy District Attorney for the Fourth Judicial DIstrict, testified regarding the law concerning simulated gambling devices, and discussed the activities that constitute gambling.

Rose Pugliese, representing Mesa County and Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill and regarding illegal gaming activities in communities.

Mark Grueskin, Colorado Gaming Association, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment D).

Mr. Baker and Mr. Grueskin responded to questions from the committee.

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

Representatives Lundeen and Becker gave concluding remarks regarding the bill and discussed amendment L.001.

The committee discussed the language "per occasion" in amendment L.001.

Representatives Lundeen and Becker gave concluding remarks regarding the bill.