House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs (01/17/2006)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Date:	01/17/2006	ATTENDANCE

Time:	02:03 PM to 02:47 PM	Cadman	X
		Carroll T.	*
Place:	HCR 0107	Coleman	*
		Crane	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Gallegos	X
	Representative Weissmann	Liston	X
		Lundberg	X
This Report was prepared by		Schultheis	X
	Bo Pogue	Todd	X
		Ragsdale	X
		Weissmann	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
HB06-1025 HB06-1012		Referred to the Committee of the Whole Referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:03 PM -- Call to Order

The committee came to order. A quorum was present. Representative Weissmann welcomed the committee and provided opening remarks. He also announced that HB 06-1047 would not be heard today.

02:03 PM -- House Bill 06-1025

Representative M. Carroll provided an overview of HB 06-1025, concerning concurrent legislative jurisdiction over the real property constituting Buckley Air Force Base. In response to a question from Representative Ragsdale, Representative M. Carroll explained the jurisdictional arrangement over the property. In response to a question from Representative Weissmann, Representative M. Carroll explained the ramifications of this bill not being approved. A discussion ensued pertaining to state and federal jurisdiction issues. Representative Gallegos asked about the purchase price of the property, and Representative M. Carroll deferred to witnesses to answer the question.

02:10 PM -- Colonel Martin Whelan, Vice Commander of the 460th Space Wing at Buckley Air Force Base, testified in favor of the bill, and provided a quick summary of the facts and a historical overview regarding the property constituting Buckley Air Force Base. Included in the overview was an explanation of the problems created by having two jurisdictions on the property, including local community impact, and the need for creating concurrent jurisdiction. The overview also mentioned the support of various elected officials for the bill.

02:17 PM -- Mr. Brad Buchanan, attorney for Buckley Air Force Base, provided further jurisdictional explanation, and explained the property's original purchase arrangement.

BILL:	HB06-1025
TIME:	02:19:15 PM
MOVED:	Carroll T.
MOTION:	Moved to postpone indefinitely House Bill 06-1025. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:	Coleman
		VOTE
	Cadman	Yes
	Carroll T.	Yes
	Coleman	Yes
	Crane	Yes
	Gallegos	Yes
	Liston	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Ragsdale	Yes
	Weissmann	Yes
Not Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB06-1025
TIME:	02:20:12 PM
MOVED:	Carroll T.
MOTION:	Moved to reconsider the motion to postpone indefinitely HB 06-1025. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:	Coleman
		VOTE
	Cadman	Yes
	Carroll T.	Yes
	Coleman	Yes
	Crane	Yes
	Gallegos	Yes
	Liston	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Ragsdale	Yes
	Weissmann	Yes
Not Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	HB06-1025
TIME:	02:21:30 PM
MOVED:	Carroll T.
MOTION:	Refer House Bill 06-1025 to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The vote passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:	Cadman
		VOTE
	Cadman	Yes
	Carroll T.	Yes
	Coleman	Yes
	Crane	Yes
	Gallegos	Yes
	Liston	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Ragsdale	Yes
	Weissmann	Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:23 PM -- House Bill 06-1012

Representative Ragsdale presented a brief overview of HB 06-1012, concerning absentee ballots.

02:25 PM -- Ms. Carol Snyder, Colorado County Clerks, testified in favor of the bill. Ms. Snyder explained the logistics involved in voting absentee and the bill's rectification of some logistical problems. Ms. Snyder's testimony included an explanation of confidentiality arrangements with regard to election clerks.

02:27 PM -- Mr. Bill Compton, representing the Secretary of State, also testified in favor of HB 06-1012, and further explained the two main law changes in the bill. Representative Cadman questioned the deadline change for absentee voting and what constitutes an electronic transfer. Mr. Compton explained that an electronic submission means by facsimile and explained the reason for the deadline change. Ms. Snyder further explained the turnaround time and deadline involving absentee ballots. In response to a question from Representative Schultheis, Mr. Compton and Ms. Snyder explained the allowable forms of identification for submitting ballots. A discussion ensued regarding these identification types. Mr. Compton and Ms. Snyder clarified for Representative Liston the situations in which an absentee ballot can be faxed to a voter. In response to questions from Representatives Ragsdale and Liston, Ms. Snyder explained signature requirements and the signature verification process for absentee voting.

02:43 PM

There were no amendments, and Representative Ragsdale provided closing comments in favor of HB 06-1012.


BILL:	HB06-1012
TIME:	02:44:27 PM
MOVED:	Ragsdale
MOTION:	Refer HB 06-1012 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion carried on a 11-0 vote.
SECONDED:	Schultheis
		VOTE
	Cadman	Yes
	Carroll T.	Yes
	Coleman	Yes
	Crane	Yes
	Gallegos	Yes
	Liston	Yes
	Lundberg	Yes
	Schultheis	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Ragsdale	Yes
	Weissmann	Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS