Date: 05/02/2006

Final
SUMMARY for HJR06-1026

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to Postpone Indefinitely House Joint Resolut
Moved to refer House Joint Resolution 06-1026 to t		PASS
FAIL




05:01 PM

The committee returned to order. Representative Cloer presented an overview of House Joint Resolution 06-1026, concerning elimination of the requirement that volunteer lobbyists register with the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives. Committee members received copies of a newspaper article regarding an instance involving some university students assisting lobbyists in advocating for funding (Attachment D). Representative Cloer responded to questions regarding the definition of a volunteer lobbyist and situations where students have engaged in advocacy when visiting the Capitol.

05:07 PM

The following people testified regarding House Joint Resolution 06-1026:


05:07 PM -- Mr. Robert Edmiston, representing the Firearms Coalition of Colorado, testified against House Joint Resolution 06-1026, and objected to the method by which lobbying registration is currently handled. Mr. Edmiston provided the committee with written comments regarding his testimony (Attachment E). Mr. Edmeston explained that record of his registration as a volunteer lobbyist had gone missing, and supported the registration rule regarding volunteer lobbyists in its current format. Discussion ensued regarding disclosure of gifts by volunteer lobbyists and confusion among lobbyists as to whether they should register as paid or volunteer lobbyists. Discussion followed regarding who, by rule, is to register as a lobbyist and the procedures to be followed when registering as a lobbyist.


05:13 PM -- Mr. Gregory Staritsky, representing himself, testified regarding the joint resolution. Mr. Staritsky provided some background regarding the history of lobbying in Colorado and the practice of registering lobbyists. Mr. Staritsky also detailed the legislative rules pertaining to lobbyists over the years. Mr. Staritsky then explained some advantages and disadvantages to registering lobbyists. Mr. Staritsky responded to a question regarding his lobbying status.


05:22 PM

Discussion ensued regarding recordkeeping by the Secretary of State pertaining to lobbyists. Representative Crane moved to refer House Joint Resolution to the Committee of the Whole. Representatives Weissmann and Coleman explained their objections to House Joint Resolution 06-1026. Representatives Lundberg and Schultheis explained their reasons for supporting the resolution. Discussion ensued regarding instances where members of the public not registered as lobbyists have advocated positions on legislation to legislators.


BILL:HJR 1026
TIME: 05:27:16 PM
MOVED:Crane
MOTION:Moved to refer House Joint Resolution 06-1026 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion failed on a 4-7 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Schultheis
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
No
Coleman
No
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
No
Liston
No
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
No
Ragsdale
No
Weissmann
No
Not Final YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:HJR 1026
TIME: 05:33:46 PM
MOVED:Coleman
MOTION:Moved to Postpone Indefinitely House Joint Resolution 06-1026. The motion passed on a 7-4 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Ragsdale
VOTE
Cadman
No
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
No
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
No
Schultheis
No
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS