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H_BUS_2025A 02/27/2025 01:33:52 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
Date 02/27/2025
Attendance
Armagost X
Brooks X
English X
Keltie X
Lieder X
Lindstedt X
Marshall X
Mauro X
Richardson X
Rydin *
Suckla X
Woodrow X
Ricks X
Time 01:33:52 PM to 05:57:13 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Ricks
This Report was prepared by Horojah Jawara
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1179 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1055 Postponed Indefinitely

HB25-1179 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:34:01 PM  
Representative Zokaie introduced House Bill 25-1179: Auto Insurance Coverage Child Restraint System.The bill requires automobile insurers to cover the replacement of child restraint systems.
01:37:53 PM  
Ms. Britney Lombard,
representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Riley
Kitts, representing CO Children's Campaign, testified in support of the
bill
01:43:33 PM  
Representative Zokaie explained Amendment L001 (Attachment A).
01:45:20 PM  
The committee took
a recess.
02:17:48 PM  
The committee reconvened.
02:19:18 PM  
The bill sponsor answered questions from the committee members.


02:25:38 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Woodrow
Seconded Lindstedt
Armagost No
Brooks No
English Yes
Keltie No
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Richardson No
Rydin Yes
Suckla No
Woodrow Yes
Ricks Yes
YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:25:39 PM  
Representative Zokaie
made closing comments on the bill.
02:26:11 PM  
The committee members
made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


02:31:01 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1179, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Woodrow
Seconded English
Armagost No
Brooks No
English Yes
Keltie No
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Richardson No
Rydin Yes
Suckla No
Woodrow Yes
Ricks Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1055 - Postponed Indefinitely
02:31:10 PM  
Representative Brooks introduced House Bill 25-1055: Repealing Firearm Dealer Requirements and State Permit. The bill repeals state firearm dealer permit requirements enacted by House Bill 24-1353.
02:40:35 PM  
The bill sponsor answered questions from the committee.
02:50:43 PM  
Missy Espinoza, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Sean Steele, representing
the Colorado Federal Firearms Licensee Association (CFFLA), testified in
support of the bill. Holt Timothy, representing Jerry’s Outdoor Sports,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ted Collins, representing Spartan
Defense / CFFLA , testified in support of the bill.
03:00:09 PM  
The panel answered questions from the committee members.
03:00:29 PM  
Nephi Cole, representing
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
Jessica Almanza, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Keith Emerson, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill. Paul Cherry, representing Ark Tactical, testified in support of the
bill. Ms. Alicia Garcia, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill. Mr. Andrew Bastian, representing Pikes Peak Tactical, testified
in support of the bill.
03:18:27 PM  
The panel answered
questions from the committee.
03:34:13 PM  
Catching Valentinis,
representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Shawn Veatch, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Seth Stern, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr.
Justin Green, representing SDS Guns, testified in support of the bill.
03:42:08 PM  
The panel answered questions from the committee.
03:56:48 PM  
Mr. Jae Seifert,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Josiah Nierman,
representing Salida Gunshop, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Cheri
Simmons, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Aaron
Lewis, representing The Leadville Armory LLC, testified in support of the
bill.
04:03:55 PM  
The panel answered questions from the committee.
04:07:06 PM  
Ms. Ava Flanell,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mark Olson, representing
BluCore Shooting Center, testified in support of the bill.
04:11:26 PM  
Ms. Melissa Flanell,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Gina Boone, representing
5280 Armory, testified in support of the bill. Matt Eide, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
04:18:05 PM  
The panel answered questions from the committee.
04:25:03 PM  
Mr. JD Murphree, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
04:25:06 PM  
Mr. Jeff Lepp, representing Specialty Sports and Supply, testified in support of the bill.
04:33:57 PM  
Ms. Julie Ort, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Kathy Hagen, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Eric Nelson, representing
Together Colorado Transforming Justice Team and National Action Network
Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Carol Siegel Friefeld,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Evie Hudak,
representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill. Elizabeth
Smith, representing Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence,
testified in opposition to the bill.
04:47:33 PM  
The panel answered
questions from the committee.
04:54:30 PM  
Grant Cramer, representing
Students Demand Action, testified in opposition to the bill. Norah Krause,
representing Students Demand Action, testified in opposition to the bill.
Alexander Cisneros, representing the University of Colorado Boulder Students
Demand Action, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Eileen McCarron,
representing Colorado Ceasefire Legislative Action, testified in opposition
to the bill. Steve Lindley, representing the Brady Campaign to Prevent
Gun Violence, testified in opposition to the bill. Liddy Ballard, representing
the Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence, testified in opposition to
the bill.
05:06:11 PM  
Paige Leonard, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Dr. Tina Pittman
Wagers, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Tom Mauser,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:11:40 PM  
Written testimony
submitted to the committee may be found in Attachment B.
05:16:52 PM  
The committee took a recess.
05:26:00 PM  
The committee reconvened.
05:26:01 PM  
Representative Brooks
explained Amendment L003 (Attachment C).


05:27:57 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Brooks
Seconded Armagost
Armagost
Brooks
English
Keltie
Lieder
Lindstedt
Marshall
Mauro
Richardson
Rydin
Suckla
Woodrow
Ricks
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:27:58 PM  
Representative Brooks gave closing comments on the bill.
05:33:42 PM  
The committee members
gave closing comments on the merits of the bill.


05:55:59 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1055, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Brooks
Seconded Armagost
Armagost Yes
Brooks Yes
English No
Keltie Yes
Lieder No
Lindstedt No
Marshall No
Mauro No
Richardson Yes
Rydin No
Suckla Yes
Woodrow No
Ricks No
YES: 5   NO: 8   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:56:30 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 25-1055 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Woodrow
Seconded Lindstedt
Armagost No
Brooks No
English Yes
Keltie No
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Richardson No
Rydin Yes
Suckla No
Woodrow Yes
Ricks Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:57:13 PM   The committee adjourned.