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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB21-1235
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Mar 31, 2021
Location LSB A
HB21-1235 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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04:28:32 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Benavidez, co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1235 concerning
measures to improve public safety through the modification of the regulation
of fireworks. The bill clarifies that individuals that are licensed
to sell, display, or import fireworks may not provide fireworks outside
of what their license allows. In addition, exporters may no longer
sell to purchasers outside of the state, according to the bill, unless
a buyer is a licensed retailer and shows a valid out-of-state license and
registration.
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04:32:43 PM |
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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04:33:38 PM |
AAeron Calkins, representing Olde Glory Fireworks, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:38:52 PM |
Carmen Olivarez,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Letters of
testimony and text about the bill were submitted (Attachment G).
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04:46:44 PM |
Councilmember Heidi Henkel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Meghan MacKillop, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Steve O'Dorisio, representing his district in Adams County, testified in support of the bill.
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04:57:00 PM |
The committee made closing remarks.
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05:01:37 PM |
The committee made comments about the bill.
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05:06:47 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1235 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Gray |
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| Seconded |
Arndt |
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Arndt |
Yes |
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Catlin |
No |
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Froelich |
Yes |
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Hooton |
Yes |
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Pico |
No |
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Rich |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Valdez D. |
Yes |
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Van Winkle |
Excused |
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Gray |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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