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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
| Date |
02/19/2019 |
| Attendance |
| Bridges |
* |
| Coram |
X |
| Crowder |
X |
| Williams A. |
X |
| Ginal |
X |
| X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call |
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| Time |
02:00:20 PM to 03:27:24 PM |
| Place |
SCR 354 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Senator Ginal |
| This Report was prepared by |
Elizabeth Haskell |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSunset Review – Licensing of Pet Animal Facilities |
Committee Discussion Only |
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| 02:00:23 PM |
Senator Ginal called the meeting to order.
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Sunset Review – Licensing of Pet Animal Facilities - Committee Discussion Only
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02:04:50 PM |
Mr. Jameson discussed recommendation one contained in the report. Mr. Jameson responded to questions from the committee.
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02:12:55 PM |
Mr. Jameson discussed the remaining recommendations in the
sunset report and responded to questions.
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02:26:21 PM |
Yelana Love, Office of Legislative Legal Services, presented the draft bill LLS NO. 19-0375.01, concerning the continuation of the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (Attachment A).
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02:31:27 PM |
Wendy Miner, Colorado Groomers, testified in support of the draft bill. She addressed Administrative Recommendation 1 proposed in the sunset report and the concerns that groomers have with this recommendation.
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02:35:35 PM |
Lynn Gerber, Two are Better than One, testified in support of the draft bill.
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02:40:27 PM |
Roland Halpern, Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the draft bill.
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02:42:46 PM |
Cheryl Saipe, Colorado Citizens for Canine Welfare, testified in support of the draft bill.
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02:46:49 PM |
Janet Stephens, Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs, testified in support of the draft bill and discussed concerns about the importation of pets from foreign countries. Attachment B
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02:52:27 PM |
The witness panel responded to questions.
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03:01:17 PM |
Krisiti, representing herself, testified about concerns with the regulation of groomers under the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act.
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03:02:33 PM |
Hollis Glenn, Colorado Department of Agriculture (DOA), testified in support of the draft bill.
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03:04:43 PM |
Mr. Glenn and Mr. Fisher responded to questions.
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03:09:42 PM |
Mr. Glenn discussed Administrative Recommendation 1 contained in the sunset report. Mr. Glenn responded to questions.
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03:14:57 PM |
Committee discussion and questions continued.
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03:21:18 PM
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Motion |
Amend the bill draft to include a sunset date for seven years rather that eleven years. |
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| Moved |
Crowder |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Excused |
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Coram |
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Crowder |
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Williams A. |
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Ginal |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:22:29 PM |
Ms. Love responded to questions.
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03:25:56 PM
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Motion |
Amend the bill draft - Page 4, strike lines 16 through 20. |
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| Moved |
Crowder |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Excused |
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Coram |
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Crowder |
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Williams A. |
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Ginal |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Withdrawn |
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03:26:41 PM
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Motion |
Refer bill draft LLS NO. 19-0375.01, concerning the continuation of the Licensing of Pet Animal Facilities, to the Senate for introduction (Attachment A). |
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| Moved |
Williams A. |
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| Seconded |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Crowder |
Yes |
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Williams A. |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:27:24 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
