Bill Summary for Bill Number HB06-1132

Date: 02/02/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1132

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Move Amendment L.001 (Attachment F). The motion p Move Amendment L.002 (Attachment G). The motion p Refer HB 06-1132, as amended, to the Committee on	Pass Without Objection TIE PASS

02:23 PM -- House Bill 06-1132

Representative Hoppe, prime sponsor, summarized the provisions of HB 06-1132, which authorizes the sale of animals impounded under the state's animal cruelty laws. Under the bill's provisions, proceeds from the sale of impounded animals will be used to fund expenses incurred by an agency for the care and sale of the animals, and any unspent moneys will be turned over to the owner, if known. The bill makes other provisions concerning the cost of care as it relates to court hearings on the issue and the definition of restitution in criminal sentencing. Committee members were provided with Amendments L.001 (Attachment F) and L.002 (Attachment G).

02:29 PM -- Ms. Peg Ackerman, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, spoke in support of the bill and explained how the bill will help the sheriffs cover the costs incurred for confiscating large groups of animals, particularly in rural areas.

02:30 PM -- Dr. Todd Towell, representing the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, spoke in support of the bill. She believes the bills strikes a fair balance in providing protections for owners and agencies.

02:32 PM -- Ms. Martha Smith, representing the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies, spoke in support of the bill.

02:34 PM -- Mr. Sheldon Jones and Mr. Scott Dutcher, both representing the Department of Agriculture, came to the table in support of the bill and offered to answer any questions. The sponsor made additional comments.

02:36 PM -- Ms. Betty Pearce, representing the Colorado Humane Voters League, raised some questions about the bill.

02:40 PM

The chairman closed public testimony, and the committee began considering amendments.


BILL:	HB06-1132
TIME:	02:40:17 PM
MOVED:	Gardner
MOTION:	Move Amendment L.001 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Boyd
		VOTE
	Boyd
	Clapp
	Decker
	Gardner
	Hefley
	Jahn
	Judd
	McGihon
	Witwer
	Carroll M.
	Carroll T.
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB06-1132
TIME:	02:41:12 PM
MOVED:	Gardner
MOTION:	Move Amendment L.002 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Hefley
		VOTE
	Boyd
	Clapp
	Decker
	Gardner
	Hefley
	Jahn
	Judd
	McGihon
	Witwer
	Carroll M.
	Carroll T.
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE

02:42 PM

The sponsor made closing comments on the bill.


BILL:	HB06-1132
TIME:	02:44:07 PM
MOVED:	Hefley
MOTION:	Refer HB 06-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion carried unanimously.
SECONDED:	Carroll M.
		VOTE
	Boyd	Yes
	Clapp	Yes
	Decker	Yes
	Gardner	Yes
	Hefley	Yes
	Jahn	Yes
	Judd	Yes
	McGihon	Yes
	Witwer	Yes
	Carroll M.	Yes
	Carroll T.	Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS