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S_BLT_2017A 04/24/2017 02:00 PM Committee Summary

Final

STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING



SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY

Date: 04/24/2017
ATTENDANCE
Time: 01:59 PM to 02:36 PM
Jahn
X
Kefalas
*
Place: SCR 354
Priola
*
Smallwood
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Williams A.
X
Senator Tate
Neville T.
X
Tate
X
This Report was prepared by
Jeanette Chapman
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Conf 17-Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors, Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Director

HB17-1228
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent

Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar



02:00 PM -- Confirmation of Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors



Phil Kalin, Pinnacol Assurance, and appointees to the Pinnacol Assurance Board of Directors: Ms. Geraldine Lewis-Jenkins, Mr. Howard Carver, and Mr. Jeffrey Cummings came to the table. The appointment letters may be found in Attachments A and B. Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives.



170424 AttachA.pdf170424 AttachA.pdf170424 AttachB.pdf170424 AttachB.pdf



Mr. Kalin introduced Mr. Carver, Mr. Cummings, and Ms. Lewis-Jenkins. The appointees described their relevant experience and their service on the board. Mr. Carver and Mr. Cummings responded to questions from the committee.





Mr. Kalin responded to questions from the committee.

BILL: Conf 17-Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors
TIME: 02:15:33 PM
MOVED: Neville T.
MOTION: Refer the appointment of Geraldine Lewis-Jenkins, Howard Carver, and Jeffrey Cummings to the Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Jahn
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Priola
Yes
Smallwood
Yes
Williams A.
Yes
Neville T.
Yes
Tate
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



02:17 PM -- HB 17-1228



Senator Priola introduced House Bill 17-1228, concerning licensing exemptions related to pet animal facilities, including those utilizing technology in their business models. The bill exempts home pet care services from regulation under the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act. Senator Priola provided amendment L.006 to the committee (Attachment C).



170424 AttachC.pdf170424 AttachC.pdf



02:20 PM --
Lisa Jacobson, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.



02:24 PM --
Sarah Clark, Rover.com, spoke in support of the bill.







02:28 PM --
Linda Hart, Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners and the American Kennel Club, spoke neutrally on the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

BILL: HB17-1228
TIME: 02:32:46 PM
MOVED: Priola
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.006. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Jahn
Kefalas
Priola
Smallwood
Williams A.
Neville T.
Tate
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL: HB17-1228
TIME: 02:33:09 PM
MOVED: Priola
MOTION: Refer House Bill 17-1228, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Jahn
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Priola
Yes
Smallwood
Yes
Williams A.
Yes
Neville T.
Yes
Tate
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



02:36 PM



The committee adjourned.