S_SA_2019A 04/17/2019 01:37:31 PM Committee Summary

Senator Fenberg, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1266 to the committee.  The bill allows an individual on parole to register to vote and vote in any election.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Fenberg.

Victor Ament, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Pam Anderson, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the bill.

Jill Wildenberg, representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Fenberg and Ms. Anderson responded to committee member questions.

Juston Cooper, representing the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Amanda Gonzalez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Carol Peeples, representing Remerg, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Fenberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Senator Foote, sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1248 to the committee. The bill requires lobbyists to provide additional disclosure statements to the Secretary of State during a regular or special session when they agree to lobby in connection with a new bill or take a new position on an existing bill for either a new or existing client. It also clarifies existing requirements concerning disclosure of the client who employs a lobbyist.

Amanda Gonzalez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Marilyn Hughes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hughes read testimony from Stan Geld in support of the bill.

Ms. Gonzalez responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Foote wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Senator Lundeen, sponsor, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 19-002 to the committee. The resolution submits a proposal to the voters of Colorado at the 2020 election to modify the operations of the General Assembly by decreasing the length of the legislative session, instituting a biennial budget process, and limiting the number of bills and resolutions a member can introduce.

Committee members discussed the resolution with Senator Lundeen.

Senator Lundeen wrapped up his presentation of the resolution.