Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Date:03/25/2013
ATTENDANCE
Time:03:23 PM to 03:54 PM
Dore
X
Foote
X
Place:LSB A
Humphrey
X
Labuda
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Melton
X
Representative Ryden
Moreno
X
Nordberg
E
This Report was prepared by
Scott
X
Bo Pogue
Williams
X
Salazar
X
Ryden
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
HB13-1260Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:24 PM -- House Bill 13-1260

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Singer, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 13-1260, concerning the regulation of bingo, and, in connection therewith, repealing the existing limit on the number of bingo-raffle occasions that may be conducted annually by a licensee and allowing a player to play bingo by means of an electronic device. Representative Singer discussed the problems addressed by the bill, and explained how the bill corrects these problems. Representative Singer responded to questions regarding how an electronic bingo card operates, and software applications for playing bingo. Representative Singer responded to further questions regarding ownership of electronic bingo cards, and the rate of usage of the electronic cards. Discussion ensued regarding the potential effect of increasing the number of allowable bingo events by a bingo-raffle licensee. Representative Singer responded to questions regarding the licensees affected by the bill.


03:34 PM

The following person testified regarding House Bill 13-1260:

03:34 PM -- Mr. Dan Gincig, representing the Bingo Advisory Board, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gincig provided input regarding who may conduct bingo contests, and the rate at which electronic bingo cards are used. Mr. Gincig discussed the benefits of using electronic devices to conduct bingo contests, and the effect of increasing the number of bingo occasions that a bingo-raffle licensee may conduct. Mr. Gincig described some logistical issues faced by licensees that would be addressed by the bill. Mr. Gincig clarified the difference between a bingo game and a bingo event. Mr. Gincig responded to questions regarding the potential effect of House Bill 13-1260 on the probability of a player winning a bingo game. Mr. Gincig clarified what contests a bingo-raffle licensee may conduct. Mr. Gincig responded to questions regarding a provision in the bill that strikes a current provision of law pertaining to using electronic devices to participate in bingo.








03:45 PM

Mr. Duane Gall, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained the effect of prepared amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

13HseState0325AttachA.pdf13HseState0325AttachA.pdf
BILL:HB13-1260
TIME: 03:49:25 PM
MOVED:Moreno
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Melton
VOTE
Dore
Foote
Humphrey
Labuda
Melton
Moreno
Nordberg
Excused
Scott
Williams
Salazar
Ryden
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection






















BILL:HB13-1260
TIME: 03:50:11 PM
MOVED:Moreno
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.

13HseState0325AttachB.pdf13HseState0325AttachB.pdf
SECONDED:Melton
VOTE
Dore
Foote
Humphrey
Labuda
Melton
Moreno
Nordberg
Excused
Scott
Williams
Salazar
Ryden
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:50 PM

Representative Singer provided closing remarks in support of House Bill 13-1260. Representative Singer responded to questions regarding his motivation for sponsoring the legislation.






















BILL:HB13-1260
TIME: 03:51:28 PM
MOVED:Salazar
MOTION:Refer House Bill 13-1260, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 9-1.
SECONDED:Melton
VOTE
Dore
Yes
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
No
Labuda
Yes
Melton
Yes
Moreno
Yes
Nordberg
Excused
Scott
Yes
Williams
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


03:54 PM

The committee adjourned.