Location: LSB A
Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB16-083
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
BILL SUMMARY for SB16-083
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
| Votes: View--> | Action Taken: |
| Postpone Senate Bill 16-083 indefinitely. The moti Refer Senate Bill 16-083 to the Committee on Appro |
PASS FAIL |
11:53 AM -- SB16-083
Representative Joshi, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-083 to the committee. This bill modifies the list of allowable documents used for voter identification to remove non-photo identification, and require that any identification shown for voter verification purposes contains a photo of the eligible voter. The bill also clarifies that certain persons eligible for a free state-issued identification card under current law may receive one and use it for voting purposes.
11:56 AM -- Jennifer Levin, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.
12:02 PM -- Tim Griesmer, representing the Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.
12:07 PM -- Elena Nunez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.
12:10 PM -- Chuck Broerman, El Paso County Clerk and Recorder, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.
12:26 PM -- Kate Cohen, representing the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, testified against the bill.
12:28 PM -- Phil Ross, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
12:31 PM -- Elizabeth Steele, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified against the bill.
12:35 PM -- Jean Nofles, representing AARP, testified against the bill.
12:39 PM
Representative Joshi wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.
| BILL: | SB16-083 | |
| TIME: | 12:44:47 PM | |
| MOVED: | Neville P. | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 16-083 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed on a vote of 4-5. | |
| SECONDED: | Leonard | |
VOTE |
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Foote |
No |
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Humphrey |
Yes |
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Leonard |
Yes |
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Neville P. |
Yes |
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Primavera |
No |
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Tyler |
No |
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Wist |
Yes |
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Lontine |
No |
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Ryden |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | SB16-083 | |
| TIME: | 12:46:35 PM | |
| MOVED: | Lontine | |
| MOTION: | Postpone Senate Bill 16-083 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | |
| SECONDED: | Foote | |
VOTE |
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Foote |
Yes |
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Humphrey |
No |
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Leonard |
No |
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Neville P. |
No |
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Primavera |
Yes |
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Tyler |
Yes |
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Wist |
No |
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Lontine |
Yes |
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Ryden |
Yes |
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Final YES: 5 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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