h_sa_2016a_2016-05-09t14:34:12z4 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/09/2016

04:15 PM -- SB16-186



Representative Lontine, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 16-186 to the committee. This bill defines a small-scale issue committee as an issue committee that has accepted or made contributions or expenditures in an amount that does not exceed $5,000 during an applicable election cycle for the purpose of supporting or opposing any ballot issue or question. This bill amends the disclosure, reporting, and registration requirements for small-scale issue committees under the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Requirements are established for small-scale issue committees that accept or make contributions in an aggregate amount during any applicable election cycle of less than $250, between $250 and $5,000 and over $5,000. This bill is repealed on June 30, 2019.



04:18 PM -- Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill.



04:19 PM -- Elena Nunez, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.



04:22 PM -- Peg Perl, representing Colorado Ethics Watch, testified in support of the bill.





04:24 PM



Representative Lontine wrapped up her presentation of the bill.

04:28 PM



The committee recessed.