Date: 02/17/2014

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB14-1063

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Postpone House Bill 14-1063 indefinitely. The moti
Refer House Bill 14-1063 to the Committee of the W		PASS
FAIL



03:56 PM -- HB14-1063

The committee returned to order. Representative Ryden announced that the testimony phase of the bill began on February 5, but the committee ran out of time. Only individuals who signed up at that time would be allowed to testify.

03:58 PM -- Lora Thomas, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Thomas told a story about her grandparents' business.

04:00 PM -- Elieen McCarron, representing Colorado Ceasefire, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. McCarron stated that businesses are not the same as a person's home. She expressed her opinion that the bill allows too much latitude to business owners who feel threatened. She commented about similar Florida laws, "stand your ground" laws, and the castle doctrine.

04:03 PM -- Robert Edmiston, representing the Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Edmiston distributed information about gun control research (Attachment D). He stated that the County Sheriffs of Colorado also support the bill. He discussed the research outlined in Attachment D.

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04:07 PM -- Jean Grattet, representing the League of Women Voters, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Grattet expressed her opinion that the standard for using deadly force under the bill is far too low. She stated that the bill encourages business owners to shoot first and ask questions later. She responded to questions from the committee.

04:12 PM -- Joe Neville, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Neville stated that the current "make my day" law is not being abused and should be expanded to provide protections for business owners.

04:15 PM -- Tina Francone, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Francone spoke about the small business she owns, and discussed the safety of herself and employees in the workplace. She expressed her opinion that limiting her access to or use of a firearm to defend herself or her family is discriminatory. She talked about criminal behavior.

04:19 PM -- Michael McGuire, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. McGuire reiterated the testimony of Ms. McCarron and Ms. Grattet about the danger of stand your ground laws. He provided a research report on the castle doctrine. (Attachment E)

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04:24 PM -- Susan Kochevar, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kochevar spoke about the importance of allowing individuals to defend themselves, calling it a moral right. She stressed that the bill is simply about protecting those moral rights.

04:26 PM -- Mary Parker, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Parker reiterated testimony from prior witnesses about the bill being overbroad.


04:30 PM

Representative Everett wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation. Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.
BILL:HB14-1063
TIME: 04:40:10 PM
MOVED:Nordberg
MOTION:Refer House Bill 14-1063 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 4-7.
SECONDED:Humphrey
VOTE
Conti
Yes
Dore
Yes
Foote
No
Humphrey
Yes
Labuda
No
Melton
No
Moreno
No
Nordberg
Yes
Williams
No
Salazar
No
Ryden
No
YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:HB14-1063
TIME: 04:43:41 PM
MOVED:Salazar
MOTION:Postpone House Bill 14-1063 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4.
SECONDED:Williams
VOTE
Conti
No
Dore
No
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
No
Labuda
Yes
Melton
Yes
Moreno
Yes
Nordberg
No
Williams
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



04:44 PM

The committee adjourned.