6B6265F97AB6501787258257006F83BB Hearing Summary

The committee reconvened.



Senator Scott, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-198 to the committee.
 The bill establishes the difference between 3.2 and full-strength
beer and creates a new expanded retailer's license to allow for the sale
of 3.2 and full-strength beer for off-premises consumption.



Senator Scott provided three handouts to the committee  [Attachments
D, E, and F].

Committee members discussed the bill
with Senator Scott.

Chris Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified against the bill.

Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association (CWPMA), testified against the bill.

Jabran Khan, representing 7-Eleven franchises in Colorado, testified against the bill.

Mr. Howes and Mr. Bailey responded to committee member questions.

Erin Launspach, representing Kum & Go, testified against the bill.

Mary Lou Chapman, representing the Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association, testified against the bill.

Ms. Launspach, Ms. Chapman, and Senator Scott responded to committee member questions.

David Montoya, representing Safeway, testified against the bill.

Kelli McGannon, representing King Soopers, testified against the bill.

Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified against the bill. He responded to committee member questions.

Ms. McGannon responded to committee member questions.

Steve Findley, representing the Colorado Beer Distributors Association, testified against the bill.

Patrick Maroney, representing Liquor Enforcement, Colorado Department of Revenue, responded to committee member questions.

Jennifer Tracy, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jacqui Shumway, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Celeste Archer, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Archer, Ms. Shumway, and Ms. Tracy responded to committee member questions.

Brandi Pollock, representing Fisher's Liquor Barn, testified in support of the bill.

Leo Bortolotto, representing himself and his wine shop, testified in support of the bill.

Carolyn Joy, representing Joy Liquors, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Ms. Joy and Ms. Pollock made additional comments on the bill.

Stephen Gould, representing the Colorado Distillers Guild and Golden Moon Distillery, testified in support of the bill.

Kara Miller, representing the Colorado Distillers Guild, testified in support of the bill.

Jeanne McEvoy, representing the Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of the bill.

Scott Chase, representing Coloradans for Safety, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Andres Gil Zaldana, representing the Colorado Brewers Guild, testified against the bill.

Senator Scott wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

The chair laid the bill over to a future date.