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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
| Date |
05/25/2021 |
| Attendance |
| Kirkmeyer |
X |
| Kolker |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Story |
X |
| Ginal |
X |
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| Time |
08:19:01 PM to 09:09:32 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Ginal |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hConf 21-Housing Board — State |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
| hHB21-1285 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB21-1296 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB21-1278 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB21-1284 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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Conf 21-Housing Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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08:19:25 PM |
Bruce Eisenhauer,
representing the Department of Local Affairs, introduced Candace Payne,
appointee to the state Housing Board. Candace Payne came to the table.
The appointment letter is Attachment A. Her resume and application
are available at the State Archives. Ms. Payne discussed her professional
experience and her interest in serving on the board.
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08:22:36 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Candace Payne to the State Housing Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB21-1285 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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08:23:06 PM |
Senators Jaquez Lewis
and Buckner introduced House Bill 21-1285 concerning funding for the creative
arts industries.
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08:26:15 PM |
Ms. Linda Weise,
representing the Simple Gift Series and Colorado Springs Conservatory and
the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective, testified in support
of the bill.
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08:33:09 PM |
Ms. Sheila Traister, representing SAG/AFTRA and the Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.
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08:34:27 PM |
Ms. Khadija Haynes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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08:36:37 PM |
Senator Jaquez Lewis distributed and explained Amendment L.008 (Attachment B).
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08:42:06 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Story |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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08:42:27 PM |
The sponsors made
closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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08:44:16 PM |
Committee members made comments on the merits of the bill.
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08:45:22 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1285, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Story |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB21-1296 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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08:45:55 PM |
Senator Hisey introduced House Bill 21-1296 concerning limited gaming.
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08:49:31 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1296 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB21-1278 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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08:50:39 PM |
Senator Sonnenberg
introduced House Bill 21-1278, concerning permitting special districts
to hold meetings electronically. He distributed and explained amendment
L.002 (Attachment C).
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08:52:11 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Story |
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Ginal |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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08:52:56 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1278, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Story |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB21-1284 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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08:53:27 PM |
Senator Priola introduced House Bill 21-1284, concerning limits on solar energy installation fees.
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08:54:14 PM |
Mike Kruger, representing the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
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09:06:23 PM |
The committee discussed the bill.
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09:09:01 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 21-1284 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Story |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Story |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 09:09:32 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
