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S_SA_2018A 02/13/2018 10:16:02 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date 02/13/2018
Attendance
Court X
Fenberg X
Hill X
Sonnenberg X
Marble X
Time 10:16:02 AM to 11:13:20 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Marble
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-144 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB18-117 Postponed Indefinitely
SB18-150 Postponed Indefinitely

SB18-144 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:16:26 AM  

Senator Kerr, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-144 to the committee. The bill allows local governments to adopt rules regulating when a bicycle can pass through an intersection.

10:20:11 AM  
Cpl. Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified against the bill. He responded to committee member questions.
10:23:49 AM  
Brad Tucker, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:24:57 AM  
Brian Weiss, representing Bike Law and Team Evergreen, testified in support of the bill.
10:26:37 AM  
Michael Raber, representing Bike Jeffco and Team Evergreen, testified in support of the bill.
10:28:08 AM  
Senator Kerr wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.



10:31:07 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-144 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Court
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-117 - Postponed Indefinitely


10:31:19 AM  

Senator Donovan, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-177 to the committee. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to collect and report on data from greenhouse gas emission sources. Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Donovan.

10:41:02 AM  
Amelia Myers, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
10:42:39 AM  
Harry Gregory, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
10:45:39 AM  
Dr. Jan Douglas, representing the Colorado Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.
10:48:32 AM  
Senator Donovan wrapped up her presentation of the bill.


10:53:33 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-117 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Court
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill No
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


10:53:50 AM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 18-117 indefinitely.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-150 - Postponed Indefinitely


10:54:18 AM  

Senator Fenberg, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-150 to the committee. The bill allows a person on parole to preregister to vote and requires parole and probation officers to provide individuals with voter registration information.

11:00:57 AM  
Andrea Wilkins, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
11:02:13 AM  
Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill.
11:04:20 AM  
Senator Fenberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill. He presented amendment L.001 [Attachment A] and amendment L.002 [Attachment B].


11:08:35 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment A].
Moved Fenberg
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:09:00 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 [Attachment B].
Moved Fenberg
Seconded
Court
Fenberg
Hill
Sonnenberg
Marble
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:09:00 AM  
Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Fenberg.
11:12:14 AM  
Senator Lundberg, co-prime sponsor, commented on the bill.


11:12:46 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-150, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Fenberg
Seconded
Court Yes
Fenberg Yes
Hill No
Sonnenberg No
Marble No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


11:13:08 AM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 18-150 indefinitely.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Court No
Fenberg No
Hill Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:13:20 AM   Committee Adjourned






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