Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Date:03/07/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:02:04 PM to 03:26 PM
Cadman
X
Carroll T.
X
Place:HCR 0107
Coleman
X
Crane
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Gallegos
X
Representative Weissmann
Liston
X
Lundberg
*
This Report was prepared by
Schultheis
X
Bo Pogue
Todd
*
Ragsdale
X
Weissmann
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
SB06-079
HB06-1357
HJR06-1016		Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:04 PM

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present.

02:05 PM -- Senate Bill 06-079

Representative Buescher, prime sponsor, provided an overview of and background regarding Senate Bill 06-079, concerning the post-enactment review of the implementation of bills by nonpartisan legislative staff. Representative Buescher responded to questions regarding the potential for limiting the amount of legislation subject to post-enactment review and the fiscal impact of the bill. A discussion ensued regarding certain subjective language in the bill and the ability to measure the results of the effectiveness of legislation. Representative Buescher then discussed the accuracy of reporting costs by state agencies associated with legislation subject to the post-enactment review established by Senate Bill 06-079. The committee next discussed alternatives to the bill.

02:25 PM

Discussion of Senate Bill 06-079 continued, focusing on the relationship between the bill and the audit process.


02:26 PM

There was no public testimony and no amendments were offered. Representative Buescher provided closing remarks in favor of Senate Bill 06-079.
BILL:SB06-079
TIME: 02:26:27 PM
MOVED:Coleman
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 06-079 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on an 8-2-1 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Gallegos
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Excused
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
No
Schultheis
No
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass

02:28 PM -- House Bill 06-1357

Representative Ragsdale provided an overview of House Bill 06-1357, concerning a prohibition on the inspection of applications for marriage licenses. Representative Ragsdale responded to questions regarding the reasons for which people typically request to see marriage records. Representative Ragsdale clarified the specific information required by a marriage application and explained the reason for wanting to protect certain personal information through the enactment of House Bill 06-1357. Representative Ragsdale referenced copies of marriage licenses and applications that were distributed to committee members in providing this explanation (Attachment A).

02:39 PM

The committee briefly discussed personal information available in other public documents and the possibility of allowing the public to access certain marriage information for geneological purposes years after the married persons have deceased. Representative Ragsdale explained prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

The following people testified regarding House Bill 06-1357:


02:42 PM -- Ms. Linda Salas, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, and Ms. Carol Snyder, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in favor of House Bill 06-1357. Ms. Snyder explained the processing of marriage licenses and the information on marriage licenses accessible to the public. Ms. Snyder then explained how the bill would protect certain personal information on marriage licenses from public inspection. Ms. Salas explained the importance of the bill and described how marriage license information is accessed. Ms. Snyder then explained why personal information is often accessed, for both criminal and noncriminal purposes. A discussion ensued regarding geneological research of marriage documents and the use of an affidavit to track identity theft. Ms. Snyder responded to a question regarding protection of personal information on marriage license applications in other states.

02:55 PM -- Mr. Greg Romberg, representing the Colorado Press Association, testified in favor of amendment L.002 to House Bill 06-1357, which clarifies that marriage licenses and certificates will remain public records. Representative Ragsdale and Mr. Romberg responded to questions regarding the availability of personal information on marriage documents to relatives for the purpose of geneological research. A discussion ensued regarding methods of accessing information for geneological research. Discussion followed regarding the position of the Mormon Church on House Bill 06-1357. Representative Ragsdale clarified the intent of the bill.

03:04 PM

Representative Ragsdale moved prepared amendment L.002.
BILL:HB06-1357
TIME: 03:04:18 PM
MOVED:Ragsdale
MOTION:Moved prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Weissmann
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



03:04 PM

Representative Ragsdale provided closing comments in support of House Bill 06-1357.
BILL:HB06-1357
TIME: 03:05:06 PM
MOVED:Ragsdale
MOTION:Refer House Bill 06-1357, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 10-1 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Todd
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
No
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:06 PM -- House Joint Resolution 06-1016

Representative Schultheis provided an overview of and background regarding House Joint Resolution 06-1016, concerning the individual interests of members of the General Assembly in pending legislation. Representative Schultheis explained the genesis of the resolution, provided a hypothetical situation that would be covered by the resolution, and referenced prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment C). Representative T. Carroll mentioned a potential conforming amendment to the resolution due to a recent change in the joint rules. The committee further discussed hypothetical situations where the resolution's rule change would be utilized. Discussion ensued regarding the differences between private and financial interest in legislation. Representative Schultheis responded to questions regarding the potential to resolve the need for the resolution through the orientation process when new legislators are elected to the General Assembly.


03:20 PM

Representative T. Carroll moved prepared amendment L.002.
BILL:HJR 1016
TIME: 03:20:53 PM
MOVED:Carroll T.
MOTION:Moved prepared amendment L.002 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HJR 1016
TIME: 03:21:42 PM
MOVED:Crane
MOTION:Conceptual amendment, page 1, line 6, strike "41." and substitute "42.". The motion passed on a 10-1 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
No
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Not Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


03:23 PM

Individual committee members expressed support for or objection to House Joint Resolution 06-1016.
BILL:HJR 1016
TIME: 0:23:51 PM
MOVED:Schultheis
MOTION:Refer House Joint Resolution 06-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 9-2 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Lundberg
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
No
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
No
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:24 PM

Representative Weissmann explained the committee schedule for the next two weeks. The committee adjourned.