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s_sa_2016a_2016-04-25t14:15:27z4 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/25/2016



Final

BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1397



SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 16-1397 to the Committee of the W PASS







04:39 PM -- HB16-1397



Senator Hodge presented House Bill 16-1397 to the committee. The bill repeals and reenacts, with amendments, the authority of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to build a veterans community living center and assorted facilities on the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, subject to available appropriations. Under the bill, DHS will lead the planning, design, completion, and operation of the new facilities near the existing Fitzsimons veteran community living center.



04:40 PM --
Nikki Hatch, representing DHS, testified in support of the bill.



04:45 PM --
Mark Wester, representing DHS, testified in support of the bill.



04:48 PM --
Marvin Meyers, representing UVC, testified in support of the bill.



04:53 PM --
Frank McCurdy, representing UVC, testified in support of the bill.



04:56 PM --
Angela Lawson, representing the Aurora City Council, testified in support of the bill.





04:58 PM



Senator Hodge wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

BILL: HB16-1397
TIME: 04:58:46 PM
MOVED: Sonnenberg
MOTION: Refer House Bill 16-1397 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation that it be placed upon the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Hill
Yes
Jones
Yes
Ulibarri
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Scott
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS












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