65A2C579AAB3276287258233007C61AF Hearing Summary

Senator Cooke, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-116, which creates a capitol identification card that allows members of the public to bypass security if they pay a fee and submit to a background check. Senator Cooke distributed amendments L.001 and L.002 [Attachments E and F, respectively].

Major Steve Garcia, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in opposition to the bill.

Major Garcia responded to committee questions.

Former Representative Amy Stephens, representing Dentons, testified in support of the bill.

Patrick Boyle, representing himself as a contract lobbyist, testified in support of the bill.

Tony Gagliardi, representing himself as a professional lobbyist, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Boyle responded to committee questions.

Loren Furman, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Larry Hudson, representing Hudson Government Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

Becky Brooks, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Brooks responded to committee questions.

Major Garcia responded to committee questions.

Senator Cooke provided closing comments about the bill.