H_JUD_2016A 02/16/2016 11:11:54 AM Committee Summary

11:12 AM -- HB16-1158



The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Lee, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1158, concerning continuation under the sunset law of the Identity Theft and Financial Fraud Board. Representative Lee explained the effect of the bill. Representative Lee responded to questions regarding the source of funding for the board. The following persons testified regarding HB 16-1158:



11:16 AM -- Ms. Jenifer Waller, representing the Colorado Bankers Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Waller discussed the merits of the Identity Theft and Financial Fraud Board and its continuation.



11:17 AM -- Mr. Brian Tobias, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, made himself available to respond to questions about the bill. Mr. Tobias responded to questions regarding the earlier discussion about the funding of the Identity Theft and Financial Fraud Board.





































11:20 AM



Representative Willett offered a verbal amendment to the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the need for this amendment.

11:24 AM



Representative Lee provided closing remarks in support of HB 16-1158.

11:26 AM -- HB16-1159



Representative Lee, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1159, concerning continuation under the sunset law of the Colorado Fraud Investigators Unit. Representative Lee explained the effect of the bill. Representative Lee responded to questions regarding the implications of not continuing the unit. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for amending the bill in a manner similar to HB 16-1158. The following persons testified regarding HB 16-1159:



11:30 AM -- Ms. Jenifer Waller, representing the Colorado Bankers Association, testified in support of the bill.

































11:31 AM

11:33 AM



Representative Lee provided closing remarks in support of HB 16-1159.

11:34 AM



The committee adjourned.