Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON
STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date:
03/08/2005
ATTENDANCE
Time:
02:05 PM
to
03:27 PM
Cadman
E
Carroll T.
X
Place:
HCR 0107
Coleman
X
Crane
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Gallegos
X
Representative
Weissmann
Liston
X
Lundberg
X
This Report was prepared by
Schultheis
X
Brad Denning
Todd
X
Ragsdale
X
Weissmann
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed:
Action Taken:
SB05-020
SB05-104
SB05-094
HR05-1012
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Laid Over
02:06 PM -- Senate Bill 05-020
Representative Coleman, prime sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 05-020 which repeals or amends outdated provisions in the Colorado Revised Statutes related to various state departments. There were no questions for the prime sponsor.
The following person testified:
02:09 PM --
Jerry Kopel, self, former House Representative, testified in support of the bill. He responded to committee comments and questions.
BILL:
SB05-020
TIME:
02:12:04 PM
MOVED:
Coleman
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.004. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
Carroll T.
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
SB05-020
TIME:
02:12:53 PM
MOVED:
Coleman
MOTION:
Referred to the Committee of the Whole, as amended, with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 10-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
Carroll T.
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES:
10
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
02:14 PM -- Senate Bill 05-104
Representative McFadyen, prime sponsor, explained Senate Bill 05-104 regarding the designations for state correctional facilities. She responded to committee questions, explaining the difference between a Level II and Level III correctional facility.
The following people testified:
02:17 PM --
Patti Micciche, representing the Department of Corrections, was available to respond to committee questions. She explained the difference between Level II and Level III correctional facilities, along with Representative McFadyen. Ms. Micciche noted that there would be some transfer of prisoners from one facility to the other.
02:21 PM
Representative Weissmann reviewed some concerns he has with the bill and the facilities mentioned by the bill. They discussed the perimeter safety features and improvements to the facilities.
BILL:
SB05-104
TIME:
02:33:35 PM
MOVED:
Weissmann
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.004. Rep. Weissmann explained the amendment. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
Ragsdale
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
SB05-104
TIME:
02:34:56 PM
MOVED:
Coleman
MOTION:
Referred SB05-104 to the Committee of the Whole, as amended, with a favorable recommendation.
SECONDED:
Todd
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES:
10
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
02:36 PM -- Senate Bill 05-094
Representative Weissmann, prime sponsor, introduced the bill and discussed Amendment L.006 which returns the bill to its original form as introduced in the Senate, before it was amended. The bill relates to the review of draft ballot information booklets by the Legislative Council. He responded to committee questions. The committee discussed the constitutionality related to the drafting of the draft ballot information booklet ("blue book"). Representative Lundberg indicated that he believes the General Assembly should have some role in this process, and not be eliminated from the development of the blue book. Rep. Weissmann indicated that the constitution allows the director of research of the legislative council of the general assembly to modify the blue book, and that the legislative council shall not modify the booklet.
The following people testified:
02:42 PM
Representative Weissmann discussed the lawsuit related to this issue, brought by Senator Gordon. He responded to committee questions.
02:48 PM --
Pete Maysmith, representing Common Cause, Director, testified in support of the bill. He stated that Common Cause believes the blue book plays an invaluable role in disseminating ballot issue information. He noted that the Legislative Council Staff does a terrific job in balancing the ballot arguments. He believes that the process works, in an impartial sense, up until the book is reviewed by Legislative Council. He believes the process should be left to staff, and that the members of the General Assembly should remain out of the process. Mr. Maysmith responded to committee questions. Mr. Maysmith explained the blue book drafting process to the committee.
02:57 PM --
Dan Willis, representing himself, an election judge, testified in support of the bill. He believes the legislature still has several opportunities to provide input during the drafting of the blue book. He believes the staff does do a better job in developing the blue book than the members of the legislature. He responded to committee questions. Mr. Willis noted that he believes the legislative staff has a role to draft a balanced presentation of the issue.
BILL:
SB05-094
TIME:
03:02:48 PM
MOVED:
Weissmann
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.006. Rep. Weissmann explained the amendment. Rep. Schultheis offered a substitute motion.
SECONDED:
Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
TIE
BILL:
SB05-094
TIME:
03:05:11 PM
MOVED:
Schultheis
MOTION:
Moved to amend L.006, to remove the safety clause and put in the standard effective clause.
SECONDED:
Crane
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
SB05-094
TIME:
03:10:24 PM
MOVED:
Weissmann
MOTION:
Referred SB05-094, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 6-4-1 vote.
SECONDED:
Carroll T.
VOTE
Cadman
Excused
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
No
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
No
Lundberg
No
Schultheis
No
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES:
6
NO:
4
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
03:09 PM
Representative Weissmann, prime sponsor, introduced House Resolution 05-1012 which changes the House of Representative rules related to the powers and duties of the speaker, admittance to the House floor, and the designation of committee members. He responded to committee questions. Committee members asked various hypothetical questions of Rep. Weissmann.
There were no witnesses.
03:22 PM
Representative Schultheis indicated that he was comfortable with page 2 of the bill, but, he had reservations with other areas of the bill. He asked if Rep. Weissmann might be able to eliminate a portion of the bill. Rep. Weissmann suggested that the bill be laid over and revised before taking a final vote. Representative Coleman indicated that she didn't see the purpose of page 1, lines 8 through 17. She believes rules shouldn't be drafted upon possible situations of specific circumstances. Rep. Weissmann responded. Committee discussion continued.
03:28 PM
The bill was laid over to March 15th, for action only. There was no vote.