House Committee on Health and Human Services (01/30/2006)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Date:	01/30/2006	ATTENDANCE

Time:	01:46 PM to 11:09 PM	Berens	X
		Clapp	X
Place:	LSB A	Cloer	X
		Green	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Lundberg	X
	Representative Boyd	McGihon	X
		Riesberg	X
This Report was prepared by		Soper	X
	Whitney Gustin	Stafford	X
		Sullivan	X
		Weissmann	X
		Frangas	X
		Boyd	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
HB06-1113 HB06-1175 HB06-1078 HB06-1127 HB06-1103		Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole Amended, Referred to Finance Amended, Referred to Finance Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:46 PM -- House Bill 06-1113

Representative McGihon, sponsor, presented the bill regarding the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission's authority to adopt clean air measures more stringent than federal standards. She discussed changes to the State Implementation (SIP) legislators considered in 2005 and recent occurrences of smog, brown cloud, and high mercury levels in Colorado. She stated the bill will improve the Commission's ability to ensure clean air. She discussed Colorado law addressing control of mercury emissions. She stated cleaner air will promote Coloradans' health. Representative McGihon answered questions about how the bill might be "good for business," costs associated with implementing the bill, and the Commission's rule-making authority. Representative Berens discussed local government's interest in air quality standards. Representative Boyd discussed legislative oversight of changes to the SIP. Representative Berens distributed a letter to members (Attachment A).

The following persons testified.

02:17 PM -- Toni Gagliardi, National Federation of Independent Businesses, stated his opposition to the bill. He said the bill will open the door to litigation against small businesses. Representative Lundberg asked questions regarding the effect of rule changes on small businesses. Mr. Gagliardi answered questions about cost-benefit analyses of rule changes.

02:23 PM -- Jim Sanderson, Colorado Petroleum Association, Platte River, and Tri-state Colorado Springs Utility, stated his opposition to the bill. He discussed current state law regarding changes to the SIP and legislative review of the plan. He described state-only and federally-enforceable air quality regulations.

02:31 PM -- Landon Gates, Colorado Farm Bureau, stated concerns the Bureau has with the bill's provisions. These include possible increased costs to farm productions.

02:33 PM -- Thor Nelson, Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI), discussed CACI's membership and stated his opposition to the bill. He stated the current practice of adopting federal regulations offers benefits such as a level playing field among businesses in different states. Opportunities and jobs will be lost if Colorado's air quality standards are more stringent than other states' standards. He answered questions about the federal Clean Air Act and local government control over air quality regulations.

02:43 PM -- Vicki Patton, Rocky Mountain Office of Environmental Defense, stated her support for the bill and distributed a document to members (Attachment B and C). She described the bill as allowing the Commission to consider air quality control standards that are more restrictive than federal regulations. She answered questions about Environmental Defense's non-partisan status.

02:56 PM -- Greg Thomas, City and County of Denver, stated his support for the bill. He stated the bill allows the Commission to consider and adopt regulations that are more stringent than federal standards. He answered questions about Denver's role in addressing recent changes to the New Source Review program and air quality regulatory changes Denver may favor.

03:05 PM -- Pam Milmoe, Boulder County Public Health and Boulder County Commissioners, stated her support for the bill. She described the difficulty local government agencies have had in preserving air quality standards.

03:08 PM -- Nancy Severson, Public Health Directors of Colorado, stated her support for the bill. She described Colorado as having unique environmental concerns. Representative Green stated her support for the bill.

03:11 PM -- Curt Huber, American Lung Association of Colorado, spoke in support of the bill. He described the Association's work toward changing federal level regulations. He described a recent federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study of the health effects of particulate matter.

03:15 PM

Representative McGihon made concluding remarks. Committee members made final comments.


BILL:	HB06-1113
TIME:	03:21:25 PM
MOVED:	McGihon
MOTION:	Refer the bill to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 7-6.
SECONDED:	Weissmann
		VOTE
	Berens	No
	Clapp	No
	Cloer	No
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	No
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	No
	Sullivan	No
	Weissmann	Yes
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:23 PM -- House Bill 06-1175

Representative May, sponsor, presented the bill creating a state-wide smoking ban for indoor areas. A fiscal memo regarding amendments L.008 and L.013 and the following amendments were distributed to members: L.007, L.009, L.011, and L.012 (Attachments D, E, F, G, and H). He discussed problems businesses' experiences with smoking policies and laws that vary among municipalities. Members discussed the possibility of a future citizen initiative to ban smoking and the effect of a ban on certain businesses. He described the current variety of smoking bans among cities and counties as creating disadvantages for some businesses.

The following persons testified.

03:48 PM -- Dan Foster, The Palm, described his position on the bill. He described his restaurant's smoking policies.

03:49 PM -- Tom Barton, Rear Inn Lounge, stated his opposition to the bill. He described his lounge as a smoking environment.

03:52 PM -- Deborah Lile, Love's Shrek Pool and Bar, spoke in opposition to the bill.

03:54 PM -- Wayne Jakino, Charlie's Denver, spoke in opposition to the bill. He distributed a copy of his testimony (Attachment I).

04:01 PM -- Susan Dreshcell, citizen, spoke in opposition to the bill. She distributed a packet of information to members (Attachment J). She described the current availability of smoke-free restaurants in Colorado and studies addressing the effects of second hand smoke.

04:08 PM -- Pat Schaetzel, Celtic Tavern, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated employees and patrons can choose to work or visit non-smoking establishments. He stated his tavern's success depends upon the success of other businesses like his. Representative May answered questions about the decision to include non-smoke tobacco (e.g., chewing tobacco) in the bill.

04:14 PM -- James Von Feldt, Billy's Inn, spoke in opposition to the bill. He described costs to businesses such as energy and insurance costs. He stated all of his employees are smokers and a smoking ban will put him out of business. He described the loss of jobs in areas that have adopted smoking bans.

04:19 PM -- Kathy Shantz, Fountain Lounge, showed members a list of her patrons that opposed the bill. She distributed the list and a letter from Greg Johnson to members (Attachment K).

04:21 PM -- Jennifer Warren, Rear Inn Lounge, described her decision to seek work at a bar that allows smoking. She stated many industries pose risks to their employees' health.

04:23 PM -- Ed Smith, Wild Card Saloon and Casino, spoke in opposition to the bill. He distributed a packet of documents to members (Attachment L).

04:27 PM -- Ron Garner, Sticks Billiard, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated patrons come to his business expecting patrons to smoke. He expects to go out of business and lose a substantial amount of money if a smoking ban passes.

04:32 PM -- Anthony Kozak, Charlie's Bar, spoke in opposition to the bill and described his work as a bartender.

04:34 PM -- Sam Webb, Village Pub, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated passage of the bill may put businesses out of business and employees out of work.

04:36 PM -- Corky Kyle, Colorado Charitable Bingo Association, stated the Association's concerns with the bill.

04:39 PM -- Clarence Miller, citizen, described his experience visiting locals restaurants and bars.

04:41 PM -- Erin Bartoli, American Heart Association and Smoke-free Colorado, spoke in support of the bill. She recited second-hand smoke health effects and the economic effects of smoking bans.

04:46 PM -- Dr. Rick May, Colorado Me

dical Society, spoke in support of the bill. He stated the bill has wide-spread support among the Society's members.

04:49 PM -- Tom Flanagan, Outback Steakhouse, spoke in support of the bill. He stated the bill will create a level playing field for the 29 Outback Steakhouses around the state. He answered questions about competition from "corner businesses."

04:58 PM -- Joseph Madril, Cool River Steakhouse, spoke in support of the bill. He stated the bill will create a level playing field among different businesses.

05:00 PM -- Steven Strain, citizen, Warhorse Restaurant, read testimony prepared by James Nally. Mr. Nally wrote about his support for a state-wide smoking ban and discussed his experience as a bartender.

05:05 PM -- Stephanie Steinberg, Smoke-free Gaming of Colorado, stated her support for the bill. She described Delware's experience with a smoking ban. She stated most gamblers do not smoke.

05:09 PM -- Gloria Shone, citizen, described her late husband's experience with a cancer associated with second hand smoking.

05:15 PM -- Pete Meersman, Colorado Restaurant Association, stated his members' opinions on a state-wide smoking ban. Over time, support for the ban has increased. He stated the Association has been forced to accept the better of two undesirable options. Association members prefer a state-wide ban to local bans.

05:24 PM -- Carrie Cortiglio, Northern Larimer County Health District, discussed data from a recent local survey. She stated there is strong support for protecting the public from tobacco smoke.

05:26 PM -- Jo Evans, citizen, spoke in support of the bill on behalf of a friend who died from cancer.

05:28 PM -- Patrick Nash, citizen, spoke in support of the bill and described his experience with throat cancer.

05:31 PM

Representative Boyd moved and discussed L.008.


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	05:32:06 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Adopt L.008 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	McGihon
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	05:32:51 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Adopt L.013 (Attachment D). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	McGihon
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	05:34:10 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Adopt L.009 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	McGihon
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	05:34:27 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Adopt L.011 (Attachment G). The motion passed 10-3.
SECONDED:	Green
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Not Final YES: 10 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:39 PM

Representative Cloer moved L.012, and Representative May stated his opposition to the amendment.


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	05:44:02 PM
MOVED:	Cloer
MOTION:	Adopt L.012 (Attachment H). The motion failed 5-8.
SECONDED:	Stafford
		VOTE
	Berens	No
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 5 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

05:45 PM

Representative Lundberg distributed and discussed L.014 (Attachment M).


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	05:51:48 PM
MOVED:	Lundberg
MOTION:	Adopt L.014 (Attachment M). The motion passed 7-6.
SECONDED:	Cloer
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

05:53 PM

Representative Boyd severed amendment L.007. Lines 1 -5 are severed section A and lines 6-7 are severed section B. Members discussed the amendment.


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	06:03:53 PM
MOVED:	Sullivan
MOTION:	Adopt severed section B (lines 6-7) of L.007 (Attachment E). The motion failed.
SECONDED:	Cloer
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 6 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	06:04:09 PM
MOVED:	Sullivan
MOTION:	Adopt severed section A (lines 1-5) of L.007 (Attachment E). The motion passed 7-6.
SECONDED:	Cloer
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 7 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

06:05 PM

Representative Clapp distributed and discussed L.016 (Attachment N). Representative May stated his opposition to L.016. Members discussed differences between restaurants and taverns. Representative May stated L.016 would create a rush among restaurants for tavern licenses.


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	06:20:21 PM
MOVED:	Clapp
MOTION:	Adopt L.016 (Attachment N). The motion failed 3-10.
SECONDED:	Cloer
		VOTE
	Berens	No
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	No
	Sullivan	No
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 3 NO: 10 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

06:22 PM

Representative May made concluding remarks. Committee members commented on the bill.


BILL:	HB06-1175
TIME:	06:26:30 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 9-4.
SECONDED:	Frangas
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	No
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	No
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	No
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

06:29 PM

The committee recessed.

06:43 PM -- House Bill 06-1078

Representative Boyd, sponsor, presented the bill regarding annual license fees for retail food establishments. She distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment O). The amendment sets limits on how much license fees can grow year-to-year. She stated the bill allows license fees to be established by rule. Currently, a fee schedule is established in statute. The bill also allows local governments to set their restaurant license fees. Representative Boyd stated the bill allows more local control. She answered questions about Denver's exemption from the bill's provisions. She stated Denver has historically set its own restaurant license fees. Amendment L.002 was distributed to members (Attachment P).

The following persons testified.

06:53 PM -- Peter Meersman, Colorado Restaurant Association, spoke in opposition to the bill. He stated restaurant fees have always been established in statute. The Association is OK paying part of fees but not the full cost of inspections. He stated the average restaurant profit is 3.6 percent. Representative Riesberg suggested that smaller restaurants required greater assistance with following safety standards.

07:20 PM -- Mary Lou Chapman, Rocky Mountain Food Industry, stated her opposition to the bill. She stated the bill would remove an equitable fee system. She described the current statutory fee structure.

07:29 PM -- Mike Dunn, The Bailey Company, stated his opposition to the bill. He stated the bill would result in a cost of $24,000 to his company. He described the variety of oversight approaches among different counties. He answered questions about county health inspectors. Representatives Cloer and Boyd discussed the purpose of the 2005 Referendum C.

07:40 PM -- Bob Sanford, El Paso County Board of Health and Environment, distributed a packet of documents to members (Attachment Q). He discussed small business owners and their involvement in local government decisions.

07:45 PM -- Cathy Corcoran, Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment, discussed the importance of sustaining communities' small businesses. She stated Jeffco currently subsidizes inspections by taking money from other programs. She answered questions about how violations and penalties are handled by Jeffco. Representative Berens discussed the variety of costs paid by businesses, including taxes and utilities charges.

07:55 PM -- Kathy Rennel, Larimer County, discussed local control issues. She stated a restaurant inspection costs over $400. Restaurant fees cover only a portion of that cost. She stated the bill allows local governments greater flexibility in overseeing restaurant operations. She answered questions about the frequency of restaurant inspections.

08:16 PM -- Pat Ratliff, Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), stated CCI's Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to support for the bill. She described counties' varying approaches to restaurant inspections. She answered questions about why Denver is exempted from the bill's provisions. She answered questions about home-rule municipalities and local control over restaurant inspections.

08:34 PM -- Jeanne Nicholson, CCI Health and Human Services Steering Committee, spoke in support of the bill. She described varying costs of living among different counties.

08:36 PM -- Nancy Severson, City and County of Denver, discussed Denver's restaurant fee schedule. She stated Denver had adopted its fee schedule before the legislature enacted the statutory fee schedule. Denver inspectors oversee over 1100 restaurants. She answered questions about Denver's exemption from the bill's provisions and the bill's impact on Denver's inspection fees.

08:46 PM -- Mark Johnson, Jefferson County Health Department, described local health departments' roles in inspecting restaurants. He discussed inspection fees and varying county approaches to restaurant inspections.

08:54 PM

Representative Cloer described L.002. Members commented on the amendment. Representative Weissmann excused himself from voting on the bill due to a professional conflict of interest. A packet of information was distributed to members (Attachment R).


BILL:	HB06-1078
TIME:	08:57:08 PM
MOVED:	Cloer
MOTION:	Adopt L.002 (Attachment P). The motion failed 4-8-1.
SECONDED:	Clapp
		VOTE
	Berens	No
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	No
	Weissmann	Excused
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 4 NO: 8 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

08:58 PM

Representative Boyd discussed L.001.


BILL:	HB06-1078
TIME:	09:00:49 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Adopt L.001 (Attachment O). The motion passed 9-3-1.
SECONDED:	Green
		VOTE
	Berens	No
	Clapp	No
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	No
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	Excused
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Not Final YES: 9 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:02 PM

Members commented on the bill. They discussed the effects of budget shortfalls and issues related to local control.


BILL:	HB06-1078
TIME:	09:06:03 PM
MOVED:	Boyd
MOTION:	Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed 7-5-1.
SECONDED:	Green
		VOTE
	Berens	No
	Clapp	No
	Cloer	No
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	No
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	No
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	Excused
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 5 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:07 PM -- House Bill 06-1127

Representative Riesberg, sponsor, presented the bill regarding new regulation of athletic trainers (ATs). Amendments L.003 and L.004 were distributed to members (Attachments S and T). Representative Riesberg discussed certified athletic trainers and his desire to set them apart from less qualified trainers. He stated ATs practice in a variety of settings and treat a variety of persons. He described provisions of the bill, including specific definitions, scope of practice, and exemptions. He stated 31 states currently require athletic trainers be licensed. He answered questions about populations served by athletic trainers and the Colorado Medical Association's position on the bill.

The following persons testified.

09:30 PM -- Brian Tobias, Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), spoke in opposition to the bill. He described criteria for sunrise reviews, including determining if the public is being harmed. The Department has not received complaints against athletic trainers. There has been so little harm that the Department believes that athletic trainers should be able to treat additional populations of athletes.

09:34 PM -- Susan Miller, State Board of Medical Examiners, Department of Regulatory Agencies, spoke in opposition to the bill. She stated that in her 12 years with the board, she has received no complaints against an athletic trainer. She stated the bill's provisions are inconsistent with other health professional oversight provisions. She also stated the bill is inconsistent with other regulatory law. She answered questions about complaints received by DORA.

09:44 PM -- Ellen Caruso and Audry Waldron, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), distributed a packet of information to members (a copy was not made available to staff). Ms. Caruso stated her support for L.004. Ms. Waldron stated reasons for the Association's opposition to the bill, including a broadening of the practice of athletic training. She stated a number of persons in the audience have been trained as both athletic trainers and physical therapists (PTs). She said the education and training of athletic trainers is much more limited than the education and training of PTs.

09:52 PM -- Mike Keirns and Marcia Smith, APTA, came to the table to comment on the bill. Mr. Keirns discussed joint manipulation and stated it is beyond the scope of athletic trainers' training. Dr. Smith discussed the different education levels of athletic trainers and PTs. Mr. Keirns answered questions about joint manipulation.

09:57 PM -- Greg Smith, APTA, discussed concerns with how the bill addresses physician oversight of athletic trainers.

10:00 PM -- Cindy Endicott, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association (CATA), spoke in support of the bill

10:04 PM -- Chris Mathewson, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed the population of students he treats as an athletic trainer. He described oversight of his practice by a team physician and the services he provides. He answered questions about how he deals with students who have a serious medical condition and public perception regarding certification of athletic trainers.

10:17 PM -- Jennifer Dougherty, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed her experiences as an athletic trainer and small business owner. She stated she is currently required to be affiliated with a sports club in order to treat their athletes.

10:23 PM -- Shannon Courtney, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed education levels of athletic trainers and treatment and referrals for head injuries.

10:26 PM -- Corey Oshikoya, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed athletic trainers' education and knowledge of athletes' illnesses. He answered questions about his position on the bill.

10:30 PM -- Pat Karns, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, discussed his experience as an athletic trainer.

10:32 PM

Representative Boyd asked that, in the interest of time, persons who support the bill stand and state their names instead of providing testimony. Approximately six persons did so. Representative Reisberg moved and discussed L.003.


BILL:	HB06-1127
TIME:	10:42:00 PM
MOVED:	Clapp
MOTION:	Substitute motion to Adopt L.004 (Attachment T). The motion failed 6-7.
SECONDED:	Clapp
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	No
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	No
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 6 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB06-1127
TIME:	10:42:00 PM
MOVED:	Cloer
MOTION:	Amend L.004 (Attachment T), page 1, line 2, strike "well-conditioned and healthy". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Stafford
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB06-1127
TIME:	10:44:59 PM
MOVED:	Riesberg
MOTION:	Adopt L.003 (Attachment S). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Soper
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

10:49 PM

Representative Riesberg made concluding remarks. Representative Cloer explained his vote on the bill.


BILL:	HB06-1127
TIME:	10:53:21 PM
MOVED:	Riesberg
MOTION:	Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The bill passed 10-3.
SECONDED:	Boyd
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	No
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	No
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	No
	Weissmann	Yes
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:56 PM -- House Bill 06-1103

Representative Green distributed and discussed L.007 (Attachment U).


BILL:	HB06-1103
TIME:	11:02:47 PM
MOVED:	Green
MOTION:	Adopt L.007 (Attachment U). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Cloer
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

11:03 PM

Representative Cloer distributed and discussed L.008 (Attachment V).


BILL:	HB06-1103
TIME:	11:03:58 PM
MOVED:	Cloer
MOTION:	Adopt L.008 (Attachment V). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Green
		VOTE
	Berens
	Clapp
	Cloer
	Green
	Lundberg
	McGihon
	Riesberg
	Soper
	Stafford
	Sullivan
	Weissmann
	Frangas
	Boyd
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

11:04 PM

Representative Cloer distributed and discussed L.004 (Attachment W).


BILL:	HB06-1103
TIME:	11:05:17 PM
MOVED:	Cloer
MOTION:	Adopt L.004 (Attachment W). The motion passed 8-5.
SECONDED:	Clapp
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	No
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	No
	Riesberg	No
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	Yes
	Frangas	No
	Boyd	No
Not Final YES: 8 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:06 PM

Representative Green made concluding remarks.


BILL:	HB06-1103
TIME:	11:07:06 PM
MOVED:	Green
MOTION:	Refer the bill, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The bill passed 13-0.
SECONDED:	Stafford
		VOTE
	Berens	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Cloer	Yes
	Green	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	McGihon	Yes
	Riesberg	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stafford	Yes
	Sullivan	Yes
	Weissmann	Yes
	Frangas	Yes
	Boyd	Yes
Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:09 PM

The committee adjourned.