s_blt_2017a_2017-03-13t13:59:52z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 03/13/2017

Location: SCR 357

02:06 PM -- HB 17-1123



Senator Marble introduced House Bill 17-1123, concerning the ability of a local government to extend the hours during which alcohol beverages may be sold for consumption on a licensed premises. Under current law, it is illegal to sell, serve, or distribute any alcohol between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. The reengrossed bill allows a local government to extend the hours during which alcohol beverages for on-premises consumption can be sold at licensed establishments within its jurisdiction, and adds an exception to the crime if the jurisdiction extends the hours.



02:10 PM -- Chief Pete Carey, Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and City of Colorado Springs, spoke in opposition to the bill.



02:13 PM -- Patrick Maroney, Colorado Division of Liquor Enforcement, spoke in opposition to the bill.



02:14 PM -- Andrew Feinstein, Exdo and Tracks nightclubs, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



02:24 PM -- Fran Lanzer, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Colorado Organization for Victims Assistance, spoke in opposition to the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).



170313 AttachB.pdf



02:28 PM -- Mark Berzins, Tavern League of Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.



02:33 PM -- Dave Hall, Colorado State Patrol, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



02:43 PM -- George Brauchler, Colorado District Attorneys Council, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.





02:56 PM



Senator Marble made comments on the previous testimony.



02:59 PM -- Isaac Leon, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.



03:06 PM -- Chuck Line, City of Glendale, spoke in support of the bill.



03:11 PM -- Eric Bergman, Colorado Counties, Inc. and Colorado Municipal League, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



03:15 PM -- Mr. Line returned to the table to respond to questions from the committee.



03:16 PM -- Peg Ackerman, Colorado County Sheriffs, responded to questions from the committee.



03:17 PM



Senator Marble made closing comments on the merits of the bill.