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H_LG_2018A 02/28/2018 01:34:23 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 02/28/2018
Attendance
Coleman X
Gray X
Lebsock X
Liston *
McKean *
Ransom X
Reyher X
Rosenthal X
Thurlow X
Valdez X
Wilson X
Herod X
Singer X
Time 01:34:23 PM to 04:47:46 PM
Place RM 271
This Meeting was called to order by Singer
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB18-1231 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB18-1231 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:37:27 PM  
Representative Benavidez presented House Bill 18-1231 to the committee, along with Amendment L.001 [Attachment A]. The bill repeals Columbus Day as a state holiday and replaces it with Election Day.
02:08:32 PM  
Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in a neutral capacity and answered committee members' questions.
02:12:17 PM  
Gerald Carleo, representing himself, testified against the bill.
02:22:37 PM  
Anthony Polisi, representing himself, testified against the bill.
02:29:19 PM  
Jay Doherty, representing the Knights of Columbus, testified against the bill.
02:32:17 PM  
James Vecchiarelli, representing himself, testified against the bill and presented a handout [Attachment B].
02:35:15 PM  
Francis Brehm, representing himself, testified against the bill.
02:43:37 PM  
Martha Roberts, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:51:10 PM  
Libby Comeaux, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:55:11 PM  
Unity Sferrazza, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:58:50 PM  
Nancy Rae Clark, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:06:24 PM  
Brianna Mestas, representing the Genicaro Apache Tribe of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:12:43 PM  
Elizabeth Steele, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in a neutral capacity.
03:16:28 PM  
Amy Zuckerman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and presented a handout [Attachment C].
03:20:39 PM  
Tina Braxton, representing the All Nations Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
03:25:56 PM  
Rita Martinez, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:33:09 PM  
Tziavii Stevens, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:35:42 PM  
Trinity Duran, representing herself, testified in support of bill.
03:37:13 PM  
Donovan Gurolla, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:41:23 PM  
Dr. Tink Tinker, representing himself,
testified in support of the bill and presented a handout [Attachment D].
03:50:58 PM  
Shaina Oliver, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:55:07 PM  
Dr. Roger Green, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
04:01:14 PM  
Glenn Morris, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
04:07:55 PM  
Aniwna Francis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:08:17 PM  
Celeste Razavi-Shearer-Spink, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:17:54 PM  
Sky Roosevelt-Morris, representing herself,
testified in support of the bill.
04:24:21 PM  
Doug Nelson, representing The Refuge, testified in support of the bill.
04:25:51 PM  
Representative Lebsock distributed L.002
 [Attachment E].


04:29:22 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lebsock
Seconded Herod
Coleman
Gray
Lebsock
Liston
McKean
Ransom
Reyher
Rosenthal
Thurlow
Valdez
Wilson
Herod
Singer
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:29:33 PM  
Representative Benavidez wrapped up her presentation to the committee.


04:47:41 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1231, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Rosenthal
Seconded Herod
Coleman Yes
Gray Yes
Lebsock Yes
Liston No
McKean No
Ransom No
Reyher Yes
Rosenthal Yes
Thurlow No
Valdez No
Wilson No
Herod Yes
Singer Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:47:46 PM   Committee Adjourned






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