Date: 02/02/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1127

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion p
Postpone House Bill 15-1127 indefinitely. The moti
Refer House Bill 15-1127, as amended, to the Commi		PASS
PASS
FAIL



01:36 PM -- HB15-1127

Representative Klingenschmitt, sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1127 concerning reducing civil liability for businesses that permit the carrying of concealed handguns. The bill establishes immunity from certain civil actions for owners and operators of businesses open to the public who adopt a policy allowing persons to carry a concealed handgun on the premises. A claim of civil liability brought against such a business owner or operator is barred in any case where the policy of allowing concealed handguns is the alleged cause of damages.

Representative Klingenschmitt distributed a packet of information supporting the bill (Attachment A).

15HouseState0202AttachA.pdf15HouseState0202AttachA.pdf

01:45 PM

Representative Klingenschmitt continued to discuss the bill. He distributed and summarized amendment L.001 (Attachment B). Representative Klingenschmitt discussed the use of concealed carry firearms to deter crime.

15HouseState0202AttachB.pdf15HouseState0202AttachB.pdf

01:54 PM -- Bernie Herpin, Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. He spoke on the use of concealed carry weapons for the protection of businesses and individuals.

01:58 PM -- Jeanette Baust, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill. She discussed the need of research to better understand violence in communities.

02:04 PM -- Ed Bircham, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He spoke on his experience in England and as a business owner in regards to gun rights.

02:10 PM -- Phil Barber, representing Colorado Ceasefire, spoke in opposition to the bill. He discussed current law regarding liability for businesses.

02:14 PM -- Mark McWilliams, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed his experiences as a business owner.

02:16 PM -- Jean Grattet, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, spoke in opposition to the bill. She reiterated comments from prior testimony.

02:20 PM -- Phil Ross, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed open carry laws.

02:23 PM -- Jacqui Shumway, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill. She discussed her concerns with the bill and the importance of self defense.

02:26 PM -- David Kopel, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed concealed carry laws in other states.

02:31 PM -- Chad Bentfield, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He reiterated comments from prior testimony.

02:35 PM -- Jim Adam, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He reiterated comments from prior testimony.

02:39 PM -- Robert Edmiston, representing the Firearms Coalition of Colorado, spoke in support of the bill. He distributed and summarized a handout to the committee (Attachment C).

15HouseState0202AttachC.pdf15HouseState0202AttachC.pdf

02:43 PM -- Richard Crum, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He reiterated comments from prior testimony.

02:47 PM -- Ted Beckett, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill. He discussed his experience as a business owner in relation to gun violence.

02:50 PM -- Robert Moser, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill. He discussed his experience in the military and the use of firearms.

Representative Klingenschmitt discussed amendment L.001.
BILL:HB15-1127
TIME: 02:55:15 PM
MOVED:Thurlow
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:Neville P.
VOTE
Foote
No
Humphrey
Yes
Lontine
No
Neville P.
Yes
Primavera
No
Tate
Yes
Thurlow
Yes
Tyler
No
Willett
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
No
YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


Representative Klingenschmitt provided closing comments on the bill.

The committee provided comments on the bill.
BILL:HB15-1127
TIME: 03:04:39 PM
MOVED:Thurlow
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1127, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 5-6.
SECONDED:Humphrey
VOTE
Foote
No
Humphrey
Yes
Lontine
No
Neville P.
Yes
Primavera
No
Tate
Yes
Thurlow
Yes
Tyler
No
Willett
Yes
Salazar
No
Ryden
No
YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

BILL:HB15-1127
TIME: 03:06:19 PM
MOVED:Salazar
MOTION:Postpone House Bill 15-1127 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:Foote
VOTE
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
No
Lontine
Yes
Neville P.
No
Primavera
Yes
Tate
No
Thurlow
No
Tyler
Yes
Willett
No
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS