s_sa_2016a_2016-04-25t14:15:27z6 Hearing Summary
Date: 04/25/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB16-186
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Refer Senate Bill 16-186 to the Committee on Appro | PASS |
05:13 PM -- SB16-186
Senator Tate presented Senate Bill 16-186 to the committee. This bill defines a small-scale issue committee as an issue committee that has accepted or made contributions or expenditures in an amount that does not exceed $5,000 during an applicable election cycle for the purpose of supporting or opposing any ballot issue or question. This bill amends the disclosure, reporting, and registration requirements for small-scale issue committees under the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Requirements are established for small-scale issue committees that accept or make contributions in an aggregate amount during any applicable election cycle of less than $250, between $250 and $5,000 and over $5,000. This bill is repealed on June 30, 2019.
05:15 PM -- Peg Perl, representing Colorado Ethics Watch, testified in support of the bill.
05:19 PM -- Elena Nunez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.
05:23 PM -- Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill.
05:29 PM
Senator Tate wrapped up his presentation to the committee.
| BILL: | SB16-186 | |
| TIME: | 05:30:03 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 16-186 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 3-1, with 1 excused. | |
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Hill
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Yes
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Jones
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No
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Ulibarri
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Excused
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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05:31 PM
The committee adjourned.