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BILL SUMMARY For SB20B-009

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Nov 30, 2020       Location Old Supreme Court

SB20B-009 - Postponed Indefinitely


02:48:23 PM  
Before proceeding with SB20B-009, the Chair allowed testimony about SB20B-002 heard earlier in the hearing because of technical difficulties. Drew Hamrick, representing the Colorado Apartment Association, raised concerns about bill.  

Senator Woodward, bill sponsor, explained SB20B-009 concerning exemptions from orders requiring businesses to close.
03:08:47 PM  
Jon Nicholas, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
 
Mary Szarmach, representing Smoker Friendly International, testified in support of the bill.

Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Businss (NFIB), testified in support of the bill.
03:19:50 PM  
Joshua Carver, representing Americans for Prosperity, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:22:14 PM  
Committee members discussed the disparities between how small and big box businesses are treated during the pandemic.
03:29:00 PM  
Committee discussion ensued about small businesses, how the virus spreads, and if the bill fits within the Governor's call for a special session.

03:46:12 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20B-009 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Woodward
Seconded
Bridges No
Lundeen Yes
Moreno No
Tate Yes
Woodward Yes
Hansen No
Gonzales No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL

03:47:47 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 20B-009 indefinitely.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Lundeen No
Moreno Yes
Tate No
Woodward No
Hansen Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS