Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB05-238

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR

Votes:
Action Taken:
Moved that SB05-238 be referred to the Committee o
Moved to amend the reengrossed bill to exempt ski 		PASS
FAIL



05:09 PM -- Senate Bill 05-238

Representative Cerbo presented SB05-238 which proposes certain standards and certifications regarding the maintenance and inspection of elevators and escalators. Representative Cerbo responded to questions from the committee.

05:15 PM -- Bruce Harrelson, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Harrelson opposed the bill because it does not follow procedures outlined in Colorado's sunrise process. He testified that the application for this sunrise report was filed in June and will be due in October. This time frame is stipulated in statute. Mr. Harrelson responded to questions from the committee.

05:24 PM -- Richard Markow, representing himself as the owner of Morning Star Elevator, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Markow clarified that he is also representing other small elevator companies. He asked the committee to honor the sunrise process. Mr. Markow responded to questions from the committee.

05:34 PM -- Melanie Mills, representing Colorado Ski Country USA, testified neither for nor against the bill but rather asked the committee to amend the bill to exempt ski lifts and tramways from the legislation. Ms. Mills testified that these conveyances are already regulated under other regulations.

05:37 PM -- Gregg Rogers, representing the Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund, testified in favor of the bill. Mr. Rogers testified that, due to safety concerns, his organization is trying to pass similar legislation in other states across the country. Mr. Rogers responded to questions from the committee.

05:48 PM -- Dale Coalmer, representing himself as a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, testified in favor of the bill. Mr. Coalmer provided local examples regarding why inspection of elevators is important. Mr. Coalmer responded to questions from the committee.

05:54 PM -- Becky Brooks, representing elevator and escalator mechanics, testified in favor of the bill. Ms. Brooks testified regarding the need to expedite the sunrise process, regardless of what time frame is required by the statutes. Ms. Brooks responded to questions from the committee.
BILL:SB05-238
TIME: 06:03:02 PM
MOVED:White
MOTION:Moved to amend the reengrossed bill to exempt ski lifts and tramways pursuant to concerns stated by Colorado Ski Country USA. The motion failed 6-7.
SECONDED:Knoedler
VOTE
Balmer
Yes
Borodkin
No
Butcher
No
Carroll M.
No
Coleman
No
Knoedler
Yes
Liston
Yes
Massey
Yes
McCluskey
Yes
Paccione
No
White
Yes
Cerbo
No
Marshall
No
Not Final YES: 6 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL



06:11 PM

Representative Cerbo made closing remarks.
BILL:SB05-238
TIME: 06:12:04 PM
MOVED:Cerbo
MOTION:Moved that SB05-238 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed 7-6.
SECONDED:Carroll M.
VOTE
Balmer
No
Borodkin
Yes
Butcher
Yes
Carroll M.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Knoedler
No
Liston
No
Massey
No
McCluskey
No
Paccione
Yes
White
No
Cerbo
Yes
Marshall
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




06:14 PM

The committee adjourned.