S_SA_2018A 03/21/2018 01:31:02 PM Committee Summary

Senator Sonnenberg made announcements about the meeting.

Kathleen Dunemn, reappointed to the Board of Commissioners of Veterans Community Living Centers (VCLC Board), introduced herself to the committee.

Cheryl Kruschke, reappointed to the VCLC Board, introduced herself to the committee.

Carolyn Mickey, appointee to the VCLC Board, introduced herself to the committee.  Committee members received an apointment letter for the three appointees [Attachment A].

Committee members commented on the appointments.

Senator Zenzinger and Senator Cooke, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1018 to the committee.  The bill requires commercial driver schools to include training related to human trafficking.



The committee previously heard testimony on the bill on March 20, 2018.

Senator Hill presented amendment L.002 [Attachment B]. Committee members and the bill sponsors discussed the amendment.

Senator Kefalas, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1021 to the committee. The bill creates a task force in the Department of Local Affairs to examine issues around youth experiencing homelessness. Committee members received a fact sheet on the bill [Attachment C].

Kendall Ranes, representing the Colorado Network to End Youth Homelessness (CONET), testified in support of the bill.

Kippi Clousen, representing CONET, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Nelson, representing CONET, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Kefalas, Ms. Clousen, and Mr. Nelson.

Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified on the bill from a neutral perspective and responded to committee member questions.

Senator Kefalas wrapped up his presentation of the bill. He described amendment L.007 [Attachment D].

Committee members discussed the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.



Senator Scott, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-198 to the committee.
 The bill establishes the difference between 3.2 and full-strength
beer and creates a new expanded retailer's license to allow for the sale
of 3.2 and full-strength beer for off-premises consumption.



Senator Scott provided three handouts to the committee  [Attachments
D, E, and F].

Committee members discussed the bill
with Senator Scott.

Chris Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified against the bill.

Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association (CWPMA), testified against the bill.

Jabran Khan, representing 7-Eleven franchises in Colorado, testified against the bill.

Mr. Howes and Mr. Bailey responded to committee member questions.

Erin Launspach, representing Kum & Go, testified against the bill.

Mary Lou Chapman, representing the Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association, testified against the bill.

Ms. Launspach, Ms. Chapman, and Senator Scott responded to committee member questions.

David Montoya, representing Safeway, testified against the bill.

Kelli McGannon, representing King Soopers, testified against the bill.

Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified against the bill. He responded to committee member questions.

Ms. McGannon responded to committee member questions.

Steve Findley, representing the Colorado Beer Distributors Association, testified against the bill.

Patrick Maroney, representing Liquor Enforcement, Colorado Department of Revenue, responded to committee member questions.

Jennifer Tracy, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Jacqui Shumway, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Celeste Archer, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Archer, Ms. Shumway, and Ms. Tracy responded to committee member questions.

Brandi Pollock, representing Fisher's Liquor Barn, testified in support of the bill.

Leo Bortolotto, representing himself and his wine shop, testified in support of the bill.

Carolyn Joy, representing Joy Liquors, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Ms. Joy and Ms. Pollock made additional comments on the bill.

Stephen Gould, representing the Colorado Distillers Guild and Golden Moon Distillery, testified in support of the bill.

Kara Miller, representing the Colorado Distillers Guild, testified in support of the bill.

Jeanne McEvoy, representing the Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of the bill.

Scott Chase, representing Coloradans for Safety, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Andres Gil Zaldana, representing the Colorado Brewers Guild, testified against the bill.

Senator Scott wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

The chair laid the bill over to a future date.

The committee resumed consideration of HB 18-1021.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1145. The bill removes statutory provisions concerning petition circulators that were declared unconstitutional and enjoined from enforcement.

Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Gardner, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1047 to the committee. The bill makes technical changes to the Fair Campaign Practices Act.

Michael Francisco, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Murray, representing the Colorado Republican Party, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions. He noted that the Colorado Democratic Party also supports the bill.

Senator Gardner commented on the bill and presented amendment L.004 [Attachment H].

Matt Arnold, representing Campaign Integrity Watchdog, testified against the bill. He provided a copy of his written testimony [Attachment H]. Mr. Arnold responded to committee member questions.

Suzanne Staiert, Deputy Secretary of State, testified in support of the bill.

Ron Pace, representing himself, testified against the bill. He responded to committee member questions.

Ms. Staiert responded to committee member questions.

Senator Gardner wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.