s_sa_2016a_2016-04-27t13:31:30z6 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/27/2016

05:42 PM -- HB16-1300



Senators Ulibarri and Donovan presented House Bill 16-1300 to the committee. This bill gives counties exclusive authority to determine the location and security of a voter ballot drop-off location. The Secretary of State's Office (SOS) may provide specifications on the installation of drop boxes and accessibility of drop-off locations for persons with disabilities. Counties are encouraged to utilize state-owned property and to enter into public-private partnerships for the placement of drop-off locations on commercial property that is conveniently located.



05:47 PM -- Pat Ratliff, representing Colorado Counties Incorporated, testified against the bill.



05:50 PM -- Amber McReynolds, representing the City and County of Denver, testified in support of the bill.



05:54 PM -- Jennifer Levin, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



05:56 PM -- Elizabeth Steele, representing the League of Women Voters, testified in support of the bill.



05:59 PM -- Ken Debey, representing the Colorado Alliance for Retired Americans, testified in support of the bill.



06:02 PM -- Elena Nunez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.



06:05 PM -- Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified against the bill.



06:08 PM -- Matt Crane, Arapahoe County Clerk & Recorder, representing Colorado County Clerks Association, testified against the bill.





06:11 PM



Senators Ulibarri and Donovan wrapped up their presentation to the committee.