s_blt_2017a_2017-03-13t13:59:52z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/13/2017
Location: SCR 357
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1123
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
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| Refer House Bill 17-1123 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
02:06 PM -- HB 17-1123
Senator Marble introduced House Bill 17-1123, concerning the ability of a local government to extend the hours during which alcohol beverages may be sold for consumption on a licensed premises. Under current law, it is illegal to sell, serve, or distribute any alcohol between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. The reengrossed bill allows a local government to extend the hours during which alcohol beverages for on-premises consumption can be sold at licensed establishments within its jurisdiction, and adds an exception to the crime if the jurisdiction extends the hours.
02:10 PM -- Chief Pete Carey, Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and City of Colorado Springs, spoke in opposition to the bill.
02:13 PM -- Patrick Maroney, Colorado Division of Liquor Enforcement, spoke in opposition to the bill.
02:14 PM -- Andrew Feinstein, Exdo and Tracks nightclubs, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:24 PM -- Fran Lanzer, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Colorado Organization for Victims Assistance, spoke in opposition to the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).
170313 AttachB.pdf
02:28 PM -- Mark Berzins, Tavern League of Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.
02:33 PM -- Dave Hall, Colorado State Patrol, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:43 PM -- George Brauchler, Colorado District Attorneys Council, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:56 PM
Senator Marble made comments on the previous testimony.
02:59 PM -- Isaac Leon, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.
03:06 PM -- Chuck Line, City of Glendale, spoke in support of the bill.
03:11 PM -- Eric Bergman, Colorado Counties, Inc. and Colorado Municipal League, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
03:15 PM -- Mr. Line returned to the table to respond to questions from the committee.
03:16 PM -- Peg Ackerman, Colorado County Sheriffs, responded to questions from the committee.
03:17 PM
Senator Marble made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
| BILL: | HB17-1123 | |
| TIME: | 03:23:07 PM | |
| MOVED: | Neville T. | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1123 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | |
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VOTE
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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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