S_SA_2024A 04/25/2024 01:44:18 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS Date 04/25/2024 Attendance Fenberg X Gardner X Liston * Sullivan X Coleman X Time 01:44:18 PM to 04:05:49 PM Place Old Supreme Court This Meeting was called to order by Coleman This Report was prepared by Hamza Syed Hearing Items Action Taken hConf 24-Civil Rights Commission — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hSCR24-002 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar hSB24-213 Referred to the Committee of the Whole hSB24-206 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar hSB24-210 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations hSCR24-003 Referred to the Committee of the Whole Conf 24-Civil Rights Commission — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar 01:44:50 PM Aubrey Elenis representing the Colorado Civil Rights Division, presented. Mayuko Fieweger as an appointeee to the Civil Rights Comission, presented to the committee. 01:49:27 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Mayuko Fieweger to the Conf 24-Civil Rights Commission — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Sullivan Seconded Fenberg Yes Gardner Yes Liston Excused Sullivan Yes Coleman Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SCR24-002 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar 01:49:47 PM Senators Fendberg and Pelton B., resolution sponsors, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 24-002. The concurrent resolution refers a constitutional amendment to Colorado voters that, if approved, changes deadlines related to certain elections filings. 01:52:30 PM Molly Fitzpatrick, representing Boulder County and the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the resolution. Amanda Gonzalez, representing the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the resolution. Carly Koppes, representing the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the resolution. Todd Davidson, representing the Denver County Clerk and Recorder and the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the resolution. The committee asked questions to the panel. 02:06:09 PM The resolution sponsors and committee gave final remarks. 02:06:54 PM Motion Refer SCR24-002 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Yes Gardner Yes Liston Yes Sullivan Yes Coleman Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB24-213 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/66A21BD109FF...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 02:07:04 PM Senators Fenberg and Pelton B., bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-213. The bill modifies county regulations of short-term rentals to make an exception for structures in unincorporated areas that do not receive public services. 02:18:20 PM Liz Smith, representing Counties and Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified to amend the bill. Thomas Davidson, representing CCAT, testified to amend the bill. Drew Fink, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Cory Knittel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. 02:25:27 PM George Marlin, representing CCAT, testified to amend the bill. Sam Degenhard, representing Campfire Ranch, testified in support of the bill. Marco Vienna, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Laurie Chahbandour, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony can be found in Attachment A. 02:36:58 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-213 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Yes Gardner Yes Liston Yes Sullivan Yes Coleman Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB24-206 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar 02:45:33 PM Senator Fenberg, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-206. The bill extends some diversions for capital construction and modifies the scope of construction projects in the Capitol Complex. 02:46:54 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-206 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Yes Gardner Excused Liston Yes Sullivan Yes Coleman Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB24-210 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/094215C388EC...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/A7336F64C90D...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/BC9E8C8DE756...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf Attachment E http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/B5DEE5116946...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf Attachment F http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/4F84B89544ED...$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement Attachment F.pdf 02:47:16 PM Senator Fenberg, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-210. The bill makes several modifications to campaign and election laws. The committee asked questions to the sponsors. 02:52:28 PM The bill sponsor presented amendments L.002 (Attachment B), L.003 (Attachment C), L.004 (Attachment D), and L.005 (Attachment E). The committee discussed the amendments. 03:01:43 PM Marla Fernandez, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kim Monson, representing the People of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. 03:08:44 PM Bennett Rutledge, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Celeste Landry, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Jeff Roberts, representing the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, testified to amend the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel. 03:17:23 PM Amanda Gonzalez, representing the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the bill. Carly Koppes, representing Weld County Clerks Association , testified in support of the bill. Molly Fitzpatrick, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Todd Davidson, representing the Denver Clerk and Recorder and the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel. 03:29:16 PM Caleb Thornton, representing Colorado Department of State, testified in support of the bill. Andrew Barton, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony can be found in Attachment F. 03:34:53 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B). Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Gardner Excused Liston Sullivan Coleman YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:35:09 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C). Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Gardner Excused Liston Sullivan Coleman YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:37:16 PM The committee discussed L.004 (Attachment D), and spoke on striking certain lines of the amendment. 03:38:48 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D) Lines 1-4, 12-17. Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Gardner Excused Liston Sullivan Coleman YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:39:06 PM The committee discussed L.005 (Attachment E). 03:40:22 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment E). Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Gardner Excused Liston Sullivan Coleman YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:40:47 PM The bill sponsor gave final remarks. 03:42:43 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-210, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Fenberg Seconded Fenberg Yes Gardner Excused Liston No Sullivan Yes Coleman Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SCR24-003 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole 03:42:50 PM Senator Ginal, resolution sponsor, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 24-003. This resolution refers a constitutional amendment to voters that, if approved, would repeal the provision in the Colorado Constitution stating that a marriage is only valid if it between a man and a woman. 03:53:05 PM Justin Scott, representing themself, testified in opposition to the resolution. 03:58:17 PM The resolution sponsor and committee gave final remarks. 04:05:42 PM Motion Refer SCR24-003 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Sullivan Seconded Fenberg Yes Gardner No Liston No Sullivan Yes Coleman Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 04:05:49 PM The committee adjourned.
