H_SA_2018A 04/12/2018 11:38:18 AM Committee Summary

Representative Reyher, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1216.  The bill creates a special permit for youth to hunt light geese on private land as members of a youth shooting sports organization.  Representative Reyher requested the bill be postponed indefinitely.

Roland Halpern, Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in opposition to the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

Representative Reyher made concluding remarks about the bill.

Representative Ransom, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-196. Under current law, motor vehicle registrations expire on the last day of the month at the end of each 12-month registration period. A 30-day grace period is granted before late fees are assessed. If a vehicle is not registered with the Department of Revenue within the timeframe required by law, the vehicle owner is subject to a late fee of $25 for each month.  The total late fee is capped at $100. The bill repeals the late vehicle registration fee for all motor vehicle types, as of January 1, 2019.

Kirk Fry, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Morgan Cullen, Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill.

Tony Lombard, Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill.

Dennis Haberstumpf, ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Terry Powell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Ransom made concluding remarks regarding the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.

Representative Foote discussed Senate Bill 18-015.  The bill establishes the Protecting Homeowners and Deployed Military Personnel Act.  The committee heard testimony on the bill on March 21, 2018.  Representative Liston and Representative Williams made remarks regarding Senate Bill 18-015.

Representative Weissman explained amendment L.009 [Attachment A] and referenced an unofficial preamended bill [Attachment B]. Representative Liston and Representative Williams responded to questions from the committee regarding amendment L.009.

Representative Weissman answered questions from the committee regarding amendment L.009. Committee discussion about amendment L.009 ensued.

Representative Liston and Representative Williams made concluding remarks regarding the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.