Date: 04/27/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB15-225

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer Senate Bill 15-225 to the Committee of the WPASS



01:36 PM -- SB15-225

Representatives Ryden and Saine, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 15-225. This bill, recommended by the Legislative Audit Committee, changes the way the board of directors for the Colorado State Historical Society is selected. Under current law, the board is elected by members of the Historical Society. Under this bill, the Governor appoints five members to the board with the consent of the Senate. Four additional members are then selected by the board, and submitted to the Governor for approval and appointment, again with the consent of the Senate. Members appointed to the board have the authority to act on behalf of the board prior to confirmation by the Senate. The bill also establishes the Director's Council of the State Historical Society to advise the board. Members of the council are elected by members of the Historical Society.

01:40 PM -- Ed Nichols and Ann Pritzlaff, representing History Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nichols distributed and explained a fact sheet about the bill (Attachment A). Ms. Pritzlaff discussed the current History Colorado board, including its charge, makeup, and major accomplishments.

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01:45 PM -- Kachina Weaver, representing the Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill.


01:47 PM

Representatives Ryden and Saine wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
BILL:SB15-225
TIME: 01:48:53 PM
MOVED:Ryden
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 15-225 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0.
SECONDED:Primavera
VOTE
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
Yes
Lontine
Yes
Neville P.
Yes
Primavera
Yes
Tate
Yes
Thurlow
Yes
Tyler
Yes
Willett
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS