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S_SA_2019A 02/04/2019 01:32:01 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date 02/04/2019
Attendance
Fields X
Marble X
Sonnenberg X
Court X
Foote X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Time 01:32:01 PM to 04:46:56 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Foote
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 19-Fire And Police Pension Association Board Of Directors Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB19-089 Postponed Indefinitely
SB19-087 Postponed Indefinitely
SB19-091 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 19-Fire And Police Pension Association Board Of Directors - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:32:29 PM  

Dan Slack, Executive Director of the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA), introduced David Bomberger, who has been reappointed to the board.  Committee members received an appointment letter for Mr. Bomberger (Attachment A).

01:33:37 PM  

Mr. Bomberger introduced himself to the committee and responded to committee member questions.

01:35:30 PM  

Mr. Slack responded to committee member questions.



01:39:46 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of David Bomberger to the Fire And Police Pension Association Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Fields Yes
Marble Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Court Yes
Foote Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB19-089 - Postponed Indefinitely

01:39:56 PM  

Senator Woodward, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-089 to the committee. The bill modifies the exemption from regulation by the Division of Private Occupational Schools for trade, business, professional, or fraternal organizations.

01:45:05 PM  

Alfred Westlake, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment B).  Mr. Westlake responded to committee member questions.

01:46:27 PM  

Lorna Candler, Director of the Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS), Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified against the bill.  She responded to committee member questions.

01:55:46 PM  

Mary Kanaly, representing DPOS, answered committee questions about the bill.

02:13:08 PM  

Committee discussion with Ms. Candler and Ms. Kanaly continued.

02:13:25 PM  

Dawn Lewis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She responded to committee member questions.

02:24:19 PM  

Lara Lee Hullinghorst, representing the Accupuncture Association of Colorado, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

02:27:30 PM  

Mary Kathleen Rose, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment C) and responded to committee member questions.

02:32:11 PM  

Michael Coffee, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony (Attachment D).

02:35:28 PM  

Mary Ann Foster, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment E).

02:39:26 PM  

Kim Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

02:45:28 PM  

Sheryl Daniel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony (Attachment F).

02:51:40 PM  

The committee discussed amendments L.002 (Attachment G) and L.001 (Attachment H) with Senator Woodward.



02:52:18 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment G).
Moved Marble
Seconded
Fields
Marble
Sonnenberg
Court
Foote
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:55:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment H).
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Fields
Marble
Sonnenberg
Court
Foote
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:57:32 PM  

Senator Woodward wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

02:57:45 PM  

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Woodward.



03:02:49 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-089, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Fields No
Marble Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Court No
Foote No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


03:03:00 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 19-089 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Court
Seconded
Fields Yes
Marble No
Sonnenberg No
Court Yes
Foote Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB19-087 - Postponed Indefinitely


03:03:19 PM  

The committee recessed.

03:03:42 PM  

The committee reconvened.

03:11:25 PM  

Senator Woodward, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-087 to the committee.  The bill creates exceptions to state law regarding section 529 savings accounts and enrollment across school district boundaries for students subjected to a school safety incident.  Senator Woodward responded to committee member questions and provided written testimony in support of the bill (Attachment I).

03:17:55 PM  

Nate Golich, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

03:18:20 PM  

Shawna Fritzler, representing Colorado PTA, testified against the bill.

03:28:35 PM  

Jonna Levine, representing Support Jeffco Kids, testified against the bill and responded to committee member questions.

03:34:48 PM  

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



03:41:02 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-087 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Sonnenberg
Seconded
Fields No
Marble Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Court No
Foote No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


03:41:11 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 19-087 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Court
Seconded
Fields Yes
Marble No
Sonnenberg No
Court Yes
Foote Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB19-091 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:41:32 PM  

Senator Fields and Senator Cooke, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-091. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain a policy for supporting a peace officer who is involved in a shooting or fatal use of force. Senators Cooke and Fields responded to committee member questions.

03:48:24 PM  

Paul Pazen, Chief of Police, Denver Police Department, testified in support of the bill.

03:50:17 PM  

John Nicoletti, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

03:52:17 PM  

Mr. Nicoletti and Chief Pazen responded to committee member questions.

03:54:42 PM  

Ron Sloan, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill.

04:01:54 PM  

Albert Elio, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

04:03:52 PM  

Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

04:06:10 PM  

Heather DeLange, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

04:08:21 PM  

Sean Harper, representing the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, the Colorado Police Protective Association, and the Denver Police Protective Association, testified on the bill.

04:11:49 PM  

Jeanette Black, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

04:19:57 PM  

Catherine Black, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

04:20:13 PM  

Elizabeth Black, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

04:22:50 PM  

Senator Cooke discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment J). Senator Fields discussed amendment L.002 (Attachment K).



04:28:34 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J).
Moved Court
Seconded
Fields
Marble
Sonnenberg
Court
Foote
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:30:19 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment K).
Moved Court
Seconded
Fields
Marble
Sonnenberg
Court
Foote
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:31:09 PM  

Senators Fields and Cooke wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.

04:33:53 PM  
Committee discussion with the bill sponsors continued.


04:46:42 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-091, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Fields
Seconded
Fields Yes
Marble No
Sonnenberg No
Court Yes
Foote Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:46:56 PM   The committee adjourned.