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H_SA_2021A 03/18/2021 09:39:41 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date 03/18/2021
Attendance
Amabile X
Bacon *
Bernett X
Bockenfeld X
Duran X
Hanks X
Neville X
Valdez A. *
Williams X
Woodrow X
Kennedy X
Time 09:39:41 AM to 12:48:37 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Kennedy
This Report was prepared by Ryan Dudley
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1113 Postponed Indefinitely
SB21-024 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1111 Committee Discussion Only
HB21-1081 Postponed Indefinitely
HB21-1092 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB21-1113 - Postponed Indefinitely


09:40:37 AM  
Representative Bradfield,
sponsor, presented to the committee House Bill 21-1113, which was laid
over for action only from March 11.  The bill increases the amount
of military retirement benefits that a taxpayer under age 55 may deduct
in 2023, and extends the deduction through 2034.
09:50:28 AM  
Committee members discussed
amendment L.002 (Attachment A).  Greg Sobetski, Legislative Council
Staff, explained the fiscal impact of the amendment.


09:58:04 AM
Motion Motion to adopt amendment L.002
Moved Williams
Seconded Bockenfeld
Amabile
Bacon
Bernett
Bockenfeld
Duran
Hanks
Neville
Valdez A.
Williams
Woodrow
Kennedy
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
09:58:05 AM  
Representative Bradfield offered closing remarks to House Bill 21-1113. Committee members also offered closing remarks.


10:11:00 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1113, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Williams
Seconded Hanks
Amabile No
Bacon No
Bernett No
Bockenfeld Yes
Duran Yes
Hanks Yes
Neville No
Valdez A. Yes
Williams Yes
Woodrow No
Kennedy No
YES: 5   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


10:11:25 AM
Motion Postpone House Bill 21-1113 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 Amabile
Amabile Yes
Bacon Yes
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld No
Duran No
Hanks No
Neville Yes
Valdez A. No
Williams No
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-024 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:11:54 AM  
Representative Sullivan,
sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 21-024.  The bill establishes March
30th as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day", and allows for appropriate
observance by the public and in all public schools as tribute to the service
and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans.  Representative Sullivan took questions
from the committee.
10:18:43 AM  
Gene Schiferl, representing
the American Legion Post Honor Guard, and Ginger Cooley, representing herself,
testified in support of the bill.  

10:28:11 AM  
Charles Dotson, representing
himself, Michael McHale, representing TRU Community Care; Trysten Garcia,
representing Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado; Daniel Smith,
representing himself; and Greg Dorman, representing Colorado Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

10:28:12 AM  
Charles Dotson, representing
himself, Michael McHale, representing TRU Community Care; Trysten Garcia,
representing Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado.


10:55:53 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-024 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Valdez A.
Seconded Duran
Amabile Yes
Bacon Yes
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Duran Yes
Hanks Yes
Neville Yes
Valdez A. Yes
Williams Yes
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1111 - Committee Discussion Only


10:56:15 AM  
Minority Leader McKean,
sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1111.  The bill requires governmental
entities that maintain an individual’s personal information to notify
the individual every 90 days.
11:01:31 AM  
Committee members provided remarks on the bill.
11:01:32 AM  

House Bill 21-1111 was laid over at the request of the bill sponsor.



HB21-1081 - Postponed Indefinitely


11:21:36 AM  
Representative Pico,
sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1081.  The bill extends the maximum
duration of a state of disaster emergency to 60 days, unless the General
Assembly adopts a joint resolution that extends it.  Committee members
asked questions to the bill sponsor.
11:47:32 AM  
Sheryl Glasgow, representing
herself; Daniel Smith, representing himself; and Jeleen Guttenberg, representing
herself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Guttenberg answered
questions from the committee.
12:06:51 PM  
Representative Pico
read a letter from the El Paso County Board of Commissioners in support
of the bill.


12:21:37 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1081 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Williams
Seconded Neville
Amabile No
Bacon No
Bernett No
Bockenfeld Yes
Duran No
Hanks Yes
Neville Yes
Valdez A. No
Williams Yes
Woodrow No
Kennedy No
YES: 4   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


12:21:53 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 21-1081 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 Duran
Amabile Yes
Bacon Yes
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld No
Duran Yes
Hanks No
Neville No
Valdez A. Yes
Williams No
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1092 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


12:22:05 PM  
Representative Williams,
sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1092.  The bill allows for candidates
to run for both Lieutenant Governor and another elected office.  Representative
Williams answered questions from the committee.
12:22:06 PM  

Representative Williams introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment B).



12:46:07 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Williams
Seconded Neville
Amabile
Bacon
Bernett
Bockenfeld
Duran
Hanks
Neville
Valdez A.
Williams
Woodrow
Kennedy
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:48:31 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1092, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Williams
Seconded Neville
Amabile Yes
Bacon Yes
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld No
Duran No
Hanks Yes
Neville Yes
Valdez A. No
Williams Yes
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
12:48:32 PM  
Written testimony
was provided to the committee.


12:48:37 PM   The committee adjourned.






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