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H_SA_2022A 02/28/2022 01:35:03 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date 02/28/2022
Attendance
Amabile X
Bacon X
Bernett X
Bockenfeld X
Boesenecker X
Bradfield X
Neville X
Valdez A. X
Woog X
Woodrow X
Kennedy X
Time 01:35:03 PM to 04:17:14 PM
Place Old State Library
This Meeting was called to order by Kennedy
This Report was prepared by Hamza Syed
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB22-1105 Postponed Indefinitely
HB22-1106 Postponed Indefinitely
HB22-1145 Postponed Indefinitely

HB22-1105 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:35:16 PM  
Representative Sandridge,
bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1105. This bill expands immunity
from criminal prosecution and civil liability to owners and employees in
a place of business who use physical force to protect others against an
intruder.
01:37:36 PM  
A panel of witnesses
testified. Barbara Niederhoff, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun
Sense in America, testified in opposition to the bill. Mary Parker, representing
self, testified in opposition to the bill. Carl Hamm, representing Colorado
Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill.
01:46:41 PM  
A panel of witnesses
testified on the bill. Peter Gurfein, representing Giffords Gun Owners
for Safety, testified in opposition to the bill. Emily Engelhaupt , representing
Giffords Gun Owners for Safety , testified in opposition to the bill. Dawn
 Fritz, representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the
bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
01:56:37 PM  
A panel of witnesses
testified on the bill. Darci Shannon, representing self, testified in support
of the bill. Taylor Rhodes, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified
in support of the bill. Robert Edmiston, representing The Firearms Coalition
of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions
to the panel.
02:04:53 PM  
Maisha Fields, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:10:31 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Ronald Dietz, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Lesley Hollywood, representing Rally for our Rights, testified in support of the bill. Michael Stapleton, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
02:17:36 PM  
Written testimony
for the bill can be found in Attachment A.
02:18:31 PM  
The bill sponsor gave final remarks on the bill. The committee gave final remarks.


02:26:17 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1105 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Neville
Seconded Woog
Amabile No
Bacon Excused
Bernett No
Bockenfeld Yes
Boesenecker No
Bradfield Yes
Neville Yes
Valdez A. No
Woog Yes
Woodrow No
Kennedy No
YES: 4   NO: 6   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:26:42 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 22-1105 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Woodrow
Seconded Valdez A.
Amabile Yes
Bacon Excused
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld No
Boesenecker Yes
Bradfield No
Neville No
Valdez A. Yes
Woog No
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 4   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1106 - Postponed Indefinitely


02:26:55 PM  
Representative Neville, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1106. The bill legalizes carrying a concealed weapon on school grounds.
02:28:24 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Erin Persaud, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to the bill. Mary Parker, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. Carl Hamm, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:38:21 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Dr. Angelica Givler, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. Emily Suyat, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to the bill. Kallie Leyba, representing American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:49:23 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Dr. James Todd, representing American Academy of Pediatrics, testified in opposition to the bill. Amie Baca-Oehlert, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Dawn Fritz, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:58:23 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Maisha Fields, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. Peter Gurfein, representing Giffords Gun Owners for Safety, testified in opposition to the bill. Emily Engelhaupt, representing Giffords Gun Owners for Safety, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:08:42 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Ronald Dietz, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Taylor Rhodes, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill. Robert Edmiston, representing The Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Lesley Hollywood, representing Rally for our Rights, testified in support of the bill. Darci Shaning, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
03:21:19 PM  
Written testimony
on this bill can be found in Attachment B.

03:22:26 PM  
The bill sponsor gave final remarks on the bill. The committee gave final remarks.


03:28:36 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1106 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Neville
Seconded Woog
Amabile No
Bacon No
Bernett No
Bockenfeld Yes
Boesenecker No
Bradfield Yes
Neville Yes
Valdez A. No
Woog Yes
Woodrow No
Kennedy No
YES: 4   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


03:28:48 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 22-1106 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Woodrow
Seconded Valdez A.
Amabile Yes
Bacon Yes
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld No
Boesenecker Yes
Bradfield No
Neville No
Valdez A. Yes
Woog No
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1145 - Postponed Indefinitely


03:28:54 PM  
Representative WIll, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1145. The bill permits individuals to possess a large-capacity magazine if they are participating in a firearm shooting competition. The committee asked questions on the bill.
03:43:11 PM  
Written testimony
on this bill can be found in Attachment C.
03:44:44 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill. Mary Parker, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Stephanie Greenberg, representing Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:54:18 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Nephi Cole, representing NSSF, testified in support of the bill. Travis Ishida, representing National Rifle League / COMP Expo, testified in support of the bill. Ronald Dietz, representing self, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
04:04:41 PM  
A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Robert Edmiston, representing The Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Lesley Hollywood, representing Rally for our Rights, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
04:11:25 PM  
The bill sponsor gave final remarks on the bill. The committee gave final remarks.


04:16:53 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1145 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Neville
Seconded Woog
Amabile No
Bacon No
Bernett No
Bockenfeld Yes
Boesenecker No
Bradfield Yes
Neville Yes
Valdez A. No
Woog Yes
Woodrow No
Kennedy No
YES: 4   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:17:04 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 22-1145 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Woodrow
Seconded Valdez A.
Amabile Yes
Bacon Yes
Bernett Yes
Bockenfeld No
Boesenecker Yes
Bradfield No
Neville No
Valdez A. Yes
Woog No
Woodrow Yes
Kennedy Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:17:14 PM   The committee adjourned.






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