Date: 03/04/2010

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB10-1209

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved prepared amendment L.001 (Attachment F), as
Moved prepared amendment L.003 (Attachment G). Th
Moved to refer House Bill 10-1209, as amended, to 		Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS



10:09 AM -- House Bill 10-1209

Representative Balmer, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 10-1209, concerning authorization to place voluntarily an identifier of a branch of the United States Armed Forces on certain identification documents issued by the Department of Revenue. Representative Balmer explained the effect of the bill. Comments were directed toward prepared amendment L.001 (Attachment F), a strike-below amendment. Representative Balmer explained the fiscal impact of the bill. Representative Balmer discussed the potential for other identifiers to be placed on driver's licenses and state identification cards through future legislation, and the fees associated with having an armed forces identifier placed on identification. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for future symbols to be placed on state identification, and where the military symbol will be placed on the identification.

10HseState0304AttachF.pdf

10:19 AM

Discussion continued regarding the physical placement of the military identifier on state identification. Representative Balmer responded to questions regarding legal issues associated with placing armed forces branch seals on state identification cards, and the forms issued by the U.S. Department of Defense when a service member is dishonorably discharged. Discussion ensued regarding the fiscal impact of the bill, and the potential for armed forces personnel and veterans to update their state identification before it expires. Representative Balmer responded to questions regarding the intent of the legislation.


10:29 AM

Discussion continued regarding the intent of House Bill 10-1209, and various identifiers that indicate a service member is affiliated with the military. Representative Balmer provided background on the costs associated with renewing state identification when it expires or requires replacement, and the costs associated with renewing state identification for military-affiliated persons under the bill. Mr. David Porter, Legislative Council Staff, provided clarification regarding these costs. Discussion ensued regarding the potential to amend state law to allow service members and veterans to renew their licenses before expiration for a full ten years. Mr. Porter provided clarification regarding this point. Mr. Porter responded to questions regarding the process by which he arrived at the figures in the bill's fiscal note.


10:37 AM

The following persons testified regarding House Bill 10-1209:

10:37 AM -- Mr. Tony Milo, representing the Colorado Contractors Association, testified in favor of the bill. Mr. Milo discussed the impact of the bill on funding for road infrastructure. Discussion ensued regarding the opinion of military service members, veterans, and public safety officials on the bill.

10:40 AM -- Mr. Nate Gorman, representing the United Veterans Committee of Colorado, made himself available for questions on the bill.


10:41 AM

Representative Balmer responded to questions regarding how the layout of state identification is determined, and the process by which the organ donor identifier was placed on state identification. Discussion ensued regarding safeguards against individuals not affiliated with the military posing as military-affiliated individuals.
BILL:HB10-1209
TIME: 10:44:16 AM
MOVED:Court
MOTION:Moved prepared amendment L.001 (Attachment F), as amended. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Nikkel
VOTE
Casso
Court
DelGrosso
Hullinghorst
McCann
Miklosi
Murray
Nikkel
Waller
Labuda
Todd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


10:44 AM

Discussion ensued regarding fee payment for renewal of a military-designated driver's license or state identification card.
BILL:HB10-1209
TIME: 10:44:31 AM
MOVED:Court
MOTION:Moved prepared amendment L.003 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.

10HseState0304AttachG.pdf
SECONDED:Nikkel
VOTE
Casso
Court
DelGrosso
Hullinghorst
McCann
Miklosi
Murray
Nikkel
Waller
Labuda
Todd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


10:49 AM

Committee members expressed support for or opposition to House Bill 10-1209.
BILL:HB10-1209
TIME: 10:49:20 AM
MOVED:Todd
MOTION:Moved to refer House Bill 10-1209, as amended, to the Committee on Finance with favorable consideration. The motion passed on a 10-1 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Murray
VOTE
Casso
Yes
Court
Yes
DelGrosso
Yes
Hullinghorst
Yes
McCann
Yes
Miklosi
Yes
Murray
Yes
Nikkel
Yes
Waller
Yes
Labuda
No
Todd
Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS