D712C2BE98AF33E18725850D000A037B Hearing Summary

Representative Caraveo recessed the committee.

The committee came back to order.

Representative Mullica and Representative Larson, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1001 to the committee.  The bill provides for the statewide licensing and regulation of cigarette, tobacco, and nicotine product retailers.  Amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, L.004, and L.005 were distributed to the committee (Attachments H to L).  A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment M).

The bill sponsors responded to committee questions about the bill.  A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment N).

Representative Lontine proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.  

Jodi Radke, Tobacco Free Kids, testified in support of the bill.  Dr. Ted Maynard, American Academy of Pediatrics, testified in support of the bill.  Dr. Thomas Ylioja, National Jewish Health, testified in support of the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment O).  The witness panel responded to committee questions.  

Gina DeRosa, Girl Scout Troop 817, testified in support of the bill.  Gianna Savvageau, Girl Scout Troop 817, testified in support of the bill. Audrey VanWestrienen, Girl Scout Troop 817, testified in support of the bill.  Sarah Carter, Girl Scout Troop 817, testified in support of the bill. Audrey Rosen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment P).

Grier Bailey, Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in opposition to the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment Q). Francesca Gettler, representing herself, testified regarding the bill and amendments.  Monica Vondruska, representing herself, testified regarding the bill and amendments.  Daniel Mortenson, representing himself, testified regarding the bill and amendments.  James Howard, representing himself, testified regarding the bill and amendments. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Jenny Myers, Vapor Source, testified in support of the bill with amendments.  Jared Montez, Vapor Source, testified regarding the bill and amendments. David Farrar, representing himself, testified regarding the bill and amendments.

Sarah Wu, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. R.J. Ours, American Cancer Society, testified in support of the bill.  Ella Antonson, American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network, testified in support of the bill.

Andrea Stojsavljevic, Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Rachel Richards, City of Aspen and the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.  Thomas Davidson, Summit County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.  The witness panel responded to committee questions.

The bill sponsors discussed amendments with the committee.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.