Bill Summary for Bill Number HB10-1170

Date: 02/02/2010

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB10-1170

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion Moved to refer House Bill 10-1170, as amended, to	Pass Without Objection PASS

10:20 AM -- House Bill 10-1170

Representative DelGrosso, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 10-1170 concerning the provision of alcohol beverages in sealed containers in luxury boxes located in entertainment venues with a seating capacity of at least 1,500 seats. Under current law, liquor licensees who are licensed for on-premises consumption of alcohol are allowed to sell and serve alcohol beverages "by the drink" only. They are not authorized to sell alcohol beverages in large quantities in sealed containers. HB10-1170 permits the sale of alcohol beverages in sealed containers in luxury boxes located in stadiums, arenas, and similar sports and entertainment venues with a seating capacity of at least 1,500 seats. Occupants of luxury boxes would not be permitted to leave the luxury box with an alcohol beverage in a sealed container.

10:22 AM

Representative Soper asked a question about the language relating to 3.2 licenses.

10:23 AM -- David Reitz, representing Larimer County, testified in support of the bill. He explained that the bill is clearing up a statute related to a long-time practice. Mr. Reitz discussed an amendment that would be offered that was requested by the Municipal League.

10:27 AM -- Bob Herrfeldt, representing The Ranch in Larimer County, testified in support of the bill.


BILL:	HB10-1170
TIME:	10:30:02 AM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Priola
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Bradford
	Casso
	Kerr A.
	Liston
	Middleton
	Priola
	Soper
	Stephens
	Gagliardi
	Rice

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

10:31 AM

Representative DelGrosso made some closing comments on the bill.


BILL:	HB10-1170
TIME:	10:31:49 AM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 10-1170, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed 11-0.
SECONDED:	Middleton
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Bradford	Yes
	Casso	Yes
	Kerr A.	Yes
	Liston	Yes
	Middleton	Yes
	Priola	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stephens	Yes
	Gagliardi	Yes
	Rice	Yes

Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS