Date: 03/14/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1366

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to refer House Bill 06-1366 to the CommitteePASS



03:13 PM -- House Bill 06-1366

Representatives Riesberg and McFadyen provided an overview of House Bill 06-1366, concerning the appointment of representatives of regional associations to the board of directors of the Colorado Tourism Office. Representative Riesberg explained the need for the bill. Representative McFadyen provided detail regarding the mission of the tourism office and how the bill would help advance the mission if enacted. Representative Riesberg responded to a question regarding the ability of people to petition the Governor to occupy a position on the Tourism Office Board of Directors. Representatives Riesberg and McFadyen responded to questions regarding the current and future composition of the Tourism Office Board of Directors and regional representation on the board.


03:23 PM

The following people testified regarding House Bill 06-1366:


03:23 PM -- Ms. Janie McCullough and Ms. Elsie Lacy, both representing the Tourism Industry Association of Colorado (TIAC), testified in opposition to House Bill 06-1366. Ms. McCullough expressed concern at assigning Tourism Office Board of Directors seats to specific groups, as opposed to the current practice of assigning seats by industry segment. Ms. McCullough responded to questions regarding the ability to acheive geographical representation on the board under current law. Ms. McCullough explained that TIAC's primary objection to the bill is that the tourism industry was not apprised of the bill's introduction and has not had the ability to fully consider the bill's effect. Ms. Lacy provided some background regarding the creation of the Colorado Tourism Office and reiterated TIAC's reason for opposing to the bill. Ms. Lacy responded to questions regarding TIAC's position on changing the composition of the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors. A discussion ensued regarding the participation of certain organizations on the board. Ms. Lacy explained the reason for including at-large positions on the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors when the office was created. Representative McFadyen explained the bill's impact on wider geographical representation.


03:42 PM -- Mr. Mike Bandera, representing Action 22, testified in favor of the bill. Mr. Bandera explained the need for mandated regional representation on the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors. Mr. Bandera mentioned that Club 20 did not have a position on the bill at that time but wished to participate in the process as the bill moves forward. Discussion ensued regarding mandatory affiliation with certain organizations for consideration for board membership.


03:47 PM -- Ms. Kyle Fenner, representing Action 22, testified in favor of House Bill 06-1366. Ms. Fenner stressed the need for mandatory diversity of representation on the Colorado Tourism Office board. Ms. Fenner responded to a question regarding the potential for overrepresentation by certain areas as a result of the bill's enactment. Ms. Fenner and Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding inadequate representation on the board for certain regions.


03:53 PM -- Ms. Sara Blackhurst, representing the Greenhorn Valley Chamber of Commerce, testified in favor of House Bill 06-1366. Ms. Blackhurst explained the need to boost tourism in and representation on the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors for rural areas of the state. Ms. Blackhurst then explained the underrepresentation of rural areas on the board. Ms. Blackhurst then explained the tourism attractions of her community. A discussion ensued regarding the potential for enhancing representation of rural areas on the board by changing at-large representation. Discussion followed regarding representation of south central Colorado on the tourism board. Ms. Blackhurst responded to a question regarding past attempts to enhance rural representation on the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors. Discussion ensued regarding the proper division of representation on the board.


04:11 PM

No amendments were offered for House Bill 06-1366. Representatives Riesberg and McFadyen provided closing remarks in favor of the bill. Representative Coleman explained her reason for opposing the bill.
BILL:HB06-1366
TIME: 04:12:07 PM
MOVED:Weissmann
MOTION:Moved to refer House Bill 06-1366 to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 6-5 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Ragsdale
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
No
Crane
No
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
No
Schultheis
No
Todd
No
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS