Bill Summary for Bill Number SB12-143

Date: 03/22/2012

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB12-143

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Moved prepared amendment L.004 (Attachment C). The	Pass Without Objection

11:55 AM -- Senate Bill 12-143

The committee returned to order. Representative Pabon, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 12-143, concerning the development of a local businesses database by the Colorado Office of Economic Development. Representative Pabon discussed the economic impact generated by local businesses, and explained the effect of the bill as amended by prepared amended by L.004 (Attachment C). Representative Pabon explained the benefits of creating an on-line resource to assist consumers in finding local businesses. Representative Pabon responded to questions regarding the fiscal impact of the bill.

12:07 PM

Representative Pabon responded to questions regarding the need for legislation to create the local businesses on-line resource. The following persons testified regarding Senate Bill 12-143:

12:08 PM -- Ms. Jenee Naples, representing Heidi's Brooklyn Deli, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Naples discussed her family's business, and explained the benefits of creating a database to find local businesses.

12:11 PM -- Mr. Quinn Reilly, representing himself, testified in support of Senate Bill 12-143. Mr. Reilly discussed an on-line resource created in Oregon for government transparency, the information from which was used by private individuals and businesses to organize into useable computer applications by the public. Mr. Reilly explained how creating an on-line resource for local businesses would advance economic development while benefitting consumers. Mr. Reilly responded to questions about mobile applications that are currently available to find area businesses, and the private-sector provision of such services in advance of government.

12:22 PM

Discussion ensued regarding the practical use of creating an on-line resource similar to the one created in Oregon.

12:23 PM -- Mr. John Wren, representing PioneerHQ.com, testified regarding Senate Bill 12-143. Committee members received an article about his endeavor (Attachment D). Mr. Wren clarified his position on the bill, and discussed his collaborative efforts in creating an on-line business directory similar to the Texas Almanac on line. Discussion ensued regarding how the bill will assist Mr. Wren in his efforts to make resources available to the public on-line. Mr. Wren responded to questions regarding whether the bill, as amended, would improve economic development and assist in attracting out-of-state business.

12:34 PM

Mr. Wren responded to questions regarding the availability of information that he needs for his website. Discussion ensued regarding the use of existing on-line search engines to find local businesses, and the need for state government to compile information on local businesses.

12:41 PM

Mr. Reilly returned to provide input about the ability to find information through currently available on-line resources, and the need for state government to involve itself in this process. Mr. Reilly responded to further questions regarding information that state government holds that would be useful to the public if made available on line. Discussion ensued regarding the public benefits of aggregating information about local businesses and making the information available on line, and the need to do this at the state governmental level. Discussion followed regarding putting Colorado at the forefront of making information available electronically.

12:53 PM

Representative Pabon explained the effect of prepared amendment L.004. Discussion ensued regarding amendments to the bill title made by the amendment, and the fiscal impact of the amendment. Representative Pabon reiterated the effect of the amendment.


BILL:	SB12-143
TIME:	12:53:14 PM
MOVED:	Kerr J.
MOTION:	Moved prepared amendment L.004 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Court
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Casso
	Court
	Duran
	Joshi
	Liston
	Todd
	Coram
	Kerr J.

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

01:04 PM

The bill was laid over.