Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR AND TECHNOLOGY

Date:04/26/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:01:36 PM to 03:03 PM
Boyd
X
Evans
*
Place:SCR 354
Kester
X
Takis
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Wiens
*
Senator Veiga
Tochtrop
X
Veiga
X
This Report was prepared by
Jeanette Chapman
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Conf 06-Executive Director Dept of Labor and Employment
Conf 06-Major League Stadium District Board of Directors
Conf 06-State Electrical Board
HB06-1387		Favorably Refer to the Full Senate
Favorably Refer to the Full Senate
Favorably Refer to the Full Senate
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:38 PM

Rick Grice, candidate for the office of Executive Director of the Department of Labor and Employment, introduced himself to the committee and discussed his activities as interim director of the department. A packet of materials regarding his candidacy was provided to the committee (Attachment A). He briefly discussed the current status of the Genesis project in the department.
BILL:Conf 06-Executive Director Dept of Labor and Employment
TIME: 01:44:06 PM
MOVED:Tochtrop
MOTION:Favorably refer the confirmation of Rick Grice as Executive Director of the Department of Labor and Employment to the full Senate. The motion passed 7-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Yes
Evans
Yes
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Veiga
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



01:46 PM

John Card, candidate for the Denver Metropolitan Major League Stadium District introduced himself and discussed his interest in serving on the Board. Materials related to his application for the board were provided to the committee (Attachment B). When asked, he indicated the Rockies would have a winning season this year.
BILL:Conf 06-Major League Stadium District Board of Directors
TIME: 01:46:43 PM
MOVED:Tochtrop
MOTION:Favorably refer the nomination of John Card to the Denver Metropolitan Major League Stadium District Board for confirmation by the full Senate. The motion passed 6-0-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Yes
Evans
Yes
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
Excused
Tochtrop
Yes
Veiga
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


01:47 PM

Candidates for appointment and reappointment to the State Electrical Board introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their experiences and activities with the board. A packet of materials regarding the candidates was provided to the committee (Attachment C). The candidates responded to questions from the committee regarding the responsibilities of the board members.
BILL:Conf 06-State Electrical Board
TIME: 01:51:41 PM
MOVED:Tochtrop
MOTION:Favorably refer candidates for the state Electrical Board to the full senate for confirmation. The motion passed 7-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Yes
Evans
Yes
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Veiga
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:52 PM -- House Bill 06-1387

Senator Veiga introduced her bill modifying the law of real estate foreclosure in certain areas. She provided three amendments to the committee (Attachments D, E, and F). She provided a packet of materials to the committee (Attachments G through M). She responded to questions from the committee.


02:08 PM -- Steve Hilde, representing himself, spoke about his experience as an investor of foreclosed properties. He provided a written copy of his testimony to the committee (Attachment N).

02:11 PM -- Jim Lindell, representing himself, spoke about his experience as a foreclosure specialist. He indicated support for some aspects of the bill and concern with others. He gave examples of current foreclosures that he is working on.

02:24 PM -- Jack Arrowsmith, Colorado Public Trustees Association, spoke in support of the legislation. He discussed the role of public trustees in Colorado and the number of foreclosures on average in the state.

02:31 PM -- Robert Hopp, Colorado Bar Association, spoke in support of the legislation. He discussed the process of developing the proposed legislation and an attempt to clarify current statute relating to foreclosure. He responded to questions from the committee.

02:39 PM -- Jan Zavislin, Deputy Attorney General, spoke in favor of the legislation. He discussed the Attorney General's office's work on foreclosure problems in the state and the role of the proposed legislation in addressing those problems.

02:49 PM

Committee discussion ensued.


02:50 PM -- Zachary Urban, representing himself, spoke about his experience with individuals who are going through foreclosure. He indicated his support for the legislation.
BILL:HB06-1387
TIME: 02:53:59 PM
MOVED:Veiga
MOTION:Amendment L.014 (Attachment D). Senator Veiga explained the purpose of the amendment. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Evans
Kester
Takis
Wiens
Tochtrop
Veiga
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB06-1387
TIME: 02:56:15 PM
MOVED:Veiga
MOTION:Amendment L.016 (Attachment E). Senator Veiga explained the purpose of the amendment. John Hershey, Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained the wording of the enacting clause of the amendment. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Evans
Kester
Takis
Wiens
Tochtrop
Veiga
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:HB06-1387
TIME: 02:59:24 PM
MOVED:Veiga
MOTION:Amendment L.017 (Attachment F). Senator Veiga explained the purpose of the amendment. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Evans
Kester
Takis
Wiens
Tochtrop
Veiga
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB06-1387
TIME: 02:59:50 PM
MOVED:Veiga
MOTION:Refer HB 1387 to the Committee of the Whole, as amended. The motion passed 6-0-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Yes
Evans
Yes
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
Yes
Tochtrop
Excused
Veiga
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



03:00 PM

The committee recessed.