s_blt_2017a_2017-02-14t10:10:27z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 02/14/2017
Location: SCR 354
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-130
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
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| Refer Senate Bill 17-130 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
10:26 AM -- SB 17-130
Senator Priola introduced Senate Bill 17-130, concerning alignment of the number of hours of practical experience required to register as a sprinkler fitter with the number of hours of practical experience required to become licensed as a journeyman plumber. The bill reduces the number of practical work experience hours required to become a registered sprinkler fitter with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department of Public Safety to a level similar to what is required for a journeyman plumber, from 8,000 hours to 6,800 hours. Senator Priola responded to questions from the committee.
10:43 AM -- Rich Gessner, Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
10:50 AM -- Dennis Eulberg, Colorado Professional Firefighters, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the bill.
11:01 AM
Senator Priola made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
| BILL: | SB17-130 | |
| TIME: | 11:03:13 AM | |
| MOVED: | Priola | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-130 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | |
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Jahn
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No
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Kerr
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No
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Priola
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Yes
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Smallwood
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Yes
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Williams A.
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No
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Neville T.
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Yes
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Tate
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Yes
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Final YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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