S_BLT_2019A 02/11/2019 01:33:25 PM Committee Summary

Senators Williams and Tate introduced Senate Bill 19-103 concerning legalizing minor businesses. The bill prohibits a local government from requiring a license or permit for a business that is operated by a minor on an occasional basis and is located a sufficient distance from a commercial entity. Senator Williams responded to questions from the committee.

Tony Gagliardi, National Federation of Independent Businesses, spoke in favor of the bill.

Chris Howes, Colorado Retail Council, spoke in favor of the bill.

Hannah Reyes, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Jaden Robinson, Dream Tank, spoke in favor of the bill.

Josephine Stockton, Nerdy Crochet, spoke in favor the bill.

Aspen Peterson, Aspen's Creative Creations, spoke in favor of the bill.

Nick Fomby, Five Puppy Films, spoke in favor of the bill.

Leah Galan, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Evan Hoing, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Heidi Cuppari, Dream Tank, spoke in favor of the bill.

Jack Bonneau, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Robert Golden, South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the bill.

Benjamin Goff, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Jennifer Knowles, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Eryka Higgs, Ahh 2Js Lemonade, spoke in favor of the bill.

Joshua Ashton, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Karla Ashton, Dream Culture, spoke in favor of the bill.

Nikki Higgs, Aah 2Js Lemonade, spoke in favor of the bill.

Ty McKay, Dream Culture, spoke in favor of the bill.

Loren Furman, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the bill.

Alexander Woods, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Senator Story made comments on the preceding testimony.

Senator Williams made closing comments on the testimony.

The committee took a recess.

Nick Hoover, Colorado Restaurant Association, spoke in favor of the bill.

Jeff Lawrence, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, spoke in favor of the bill.

The committee recessed.

Steve Topalian, Enterprise Holdings, spoke in opposition to the bill. He provided two handouts to the committee (Attachments A and B).

Ray Wagner, Enterprise Holdings, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Wagner responded to questions from the committee.

Ethan Wilson, Turo, spoke in favor of the bill. He provided a handout to the committee (Attachment C).

DJ Howard, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Dan Jablan, Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, spoke in favor of the bill.

Senator Williams explained the purpose of amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

Senator Williams explained the purpose of amendment L.002 (Attachment E).

Jery Payne, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Williams explained amendment L.004 (Attachment F).

Williams explained amendment L.006 (Attachment G).

Senator Williams severed amendment L.006 between section A, lines 1-25, and section B, lines 26-33.

Senator Williams explained the purpose of amendment L.009 (Attachment H).

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