Date: 04/11/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1006

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR AND TECHNOLOGY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Amendment L.003 (Attachment A). The motion passed
Move to postpone indefinitely. The motion passed
Move to reconsider HB 1006. Committee discussion
Refer HB 1006 to the Committee on Appropriations,
Pass Without Objection
PASS
PASS
PASS
TIE



09:58 AM -- House Bill 06-1006
BILL:HB06-1006
TIME: 09:58:52 AM
MOVED:Wiens
MOTION:Move to postpone indefinitely. The motion passed 4-1-2.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
No
Evans
Excused
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Veiga
Excused
Not Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:HB06-1006
TIME: 09:59:53 AM
MOVED:Takis
MOTION:Move to reconsider HB 1006. Committee discussion ensued. The motion passed 5-0-2.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Yes
Evans
Excused
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Veiga
Excused
Not Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



10:01 AM

Senator Tapia introduced his bill prohibiting certain insurance businesses from referrals that require the use of particular contractors or businesses and obtaining referral fees for such referrals. He provided an amendment to the committee (Attachment A). He responded to questions from the committee regarding any requirements for multiple estimates of services. Senator Tapia indicated that companies may provide a list of possible businesses from which consumers may choose.

10:06 AM -- Joe Arrigo, representing himself, spoke in support of the legislation. He discussed his experience as a water damage repair specialist.

10:19 AM -- Brian Spiegel, Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, spoke in support of the legisaltion. He discussed the role of the association.

10:29 AM -- Lee Spampinato, representing himself, spoke in support of the legislation. He described his experience as a recommended contractor. He responded to questions from the committee.

10:38 AM -- Donna Miller, representing herself, spoke in support of the legislation. She described her business in carpet restoration.

10:41 AM -- Justin Blackburn, representing himself, spoke in support of the legislation.

10:46 AM

Senator Tapia made closing comments on the merits of the bill. Senator Weins discussed his concern that the bill does not address the issues raised by the testimony. Committee discussion ensued.

BILL:HB06-1006
TIME: 11:02:20 AM
MOVED:Takis
MOTION:Amendment L.003 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Evans
Excused
Kester
Takis
Wiens
Tochtrop
Veiga
Excused
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:HB06-1006
TIME: 11:03:22 AM
MOVED:Takis
MOTION:Refer HB 1006 to the Committee on Appropriations, as amended. The motion passed 4-1-2.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Boyd
Yes
Evans
Excused
Kester
Yes
Takis
Yes
Wiens
No
Tochtrop
Yes
Veiga
Excused
Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




11:04 AM

The committee recessed.