h_sa_2016a_2016-04-25t13:33:03z6 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/25/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB16-144
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Postpone Senate Bill 16-144 indefinitely. The moti Refer Senate Bill 16-144 to the Committee of the W |
PASS FAIL |
09:23 PM -- SB16-144
Representative Sias, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-144 to the committee. This bill lowers the age requirement to obtain a concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 years of age, provided that person is on active duty in, or has been honorably discharged from, any branch or reserve branch of the United States military, including the National Guard.
09:29 PM -- Phil Ross, representing himself, testified in support of the bill, as well as Senate Bill 16-113 and Senate Bill 16-176.
09:37 PM -- Robin Vidimos, representing herself, testified against the three bills.
09:41 PM -- Clifford Anderson, representing himself, testified in support of the three bills.
09:48 PM -- Andrew O'Connor, representing himself, testified against the bill and provided a packet of information (Attachment BB).
16HouseState0425AttachBB.pdf
09:50 PM -- Robert Edmiston, representing the Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill and provided a packet of information (Attachment CC). He responded to committee member questions.
16HouseState0425AttachCC.pdf
09:54 PM -- Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.
09:59 PM -- David Kopel, representing the Independence Institute, testified in support of the bill and Senate Bill 176, and he responded to committee member questions.
10:07 PM -- Julie Meyers read testimony from Alana Smart, representing Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, against the bill. Ms. Meyers also testified against SB16-113 representing Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence.
10:12 PM -- Rodger Wilson, representing himself, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions. He provided a handout (Attachment DD).
16HouseState0425AttachDD.pdf
10:19 PM -- Tom Sullivan, representing himself, testified against the bill.
10:23 PM
Eileen McCarron returned to the table to answer committee member questions.
10:23 PM -- Jean Grattet, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.
10:28 PM -- Jim Engelking, representing himself, testified against the bill.
10:31 PM -- Don Macalady, representing Hunters Against Gun Violence, testified against the bill and SB 16-113. He provided a handout (Attachment EE).
16HouseState0425AttachEE.pdf
10:36 PM -- Michael McGuire, representing himself, testified against the three bills and provided a handout (Attachment FF).
16HouseState0425AttachFF.pdf
10:42 PM
Representative Sias wrapped up his presentation of the bill.
Committee members commented on the bill.
| BILL: | SB16-144 | |
| TIME: | 10:48:45 PM | |
| MOVED: | Neville P. | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 16-144 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 4-5. | |
| SECONDED: | Everett | |
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Everett
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Yes
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Foote
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No
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Humphrey
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Yes
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Leonard
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Yes
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Neville P.
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Yes
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Primavera
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No
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Tyler
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No
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Lontine
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No
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Ryden
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No
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YES: 4 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | SB16-144 | |
| TIME: | 10:49:15 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lontine | |
| MOTION: | Postpone Senate Bill 16-144 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | |
| SECONDED: | Foote | |
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Everett
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No
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Foote
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Yes
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Humphrey
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No
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Leonard
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No
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Neville P.
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No
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Primavera
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Yes
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Tyler
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Yes
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Lontine
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Yes
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Ryden
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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