s_sa_2017a_2017-02-15t13:39:35z6 Hearing Summary
Date: 02/15/2017
Location: SCR 357
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-116
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Adopt an amendment replacing the safety clause wit Refer Senate Bill 17-116 to the Committee on Finan |
FAIL PASS |
06:50 PM -- SB17-116
Senator Neville, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-116 to the committee. This bill allows anyone 21 or older who is legally allowed to possess a handgun to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, including on school, college, or university grounds.
06:54 PM -- Mary Parker, representing herself, testified against the bill.
06:59 PM -- Helen Kamin, representing herself, testified against the bill.
07:02 PM -- Jason Moore, representing himself, testified against the bill.
07:06 PM
Written testimony from Julie Meyers was provided to committee members (Attachment T).
17SenateState0215AttachT.pdf
07:07 PM -- David Larson, representing himself, testified against the bill.
07:10 PM -- Annmarie Jenson, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, read testimony from Lydia Waligorski against the bill.
07:13 PM -- Don Macalady, representing Hunters Against Gun Violence, testified against the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment U).
17SenateState0215AttachU.pdf
07:16 PM -- Jean Grattet, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified against the bill.
07:20 PM -- Eileen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified against the bill.
07:24 PM -- Dan Murphy, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill.
07:27 PM -- Travis Couture-Lovelady, representing the National Rifle Association, testified in support of the bill.
07:29 PM -- Robert Edmiston, representing the Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He provided a handout to committee members (Attachment V).
17SenateState0215AttachV.pdf
07:31 PM -- Phil Ross, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
07:36 PM
Senator Fenberg offered an amendment replacing the safety clause with a petition clause. Committee members commented on the proposed amendment.
| BILL: | SB17-116 | |
| TIME: | 07:40:02 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt an amendment replacing the safety clause with a petition clause. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Lambert
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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07:41 PM
Senator Neville wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Neville.
| BILL: | SB17-116 | |
| TIME: | 07:49:22 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-116 to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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Court
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Lambert
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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07:50 PM
The committee adjourned.