Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Date:04/12/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:02:12 PM to 03:18 PM
Fitz-Gerald
X
Johnson
*
Place:SCR 353
Lamborn
E
May R.
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Windels
E
Senator Tupa
Groff
X
Tupa
X
This Report was prepared by
Leslie Herod
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
HB06-1317
SJR06-025		Referred to Appropriations
Postponed Indefinitely

02:12 PM -- Call to Order

Senator Tupa, chairman, called the committee to order.

02:12 PM -- House Bill 06-1317

Senator Fitz-Gerald, prime sponsor, reviewed the provisions of House Bill 06-1317 concerning the development of state energy planning information, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

02:14 PM

The following persons testified:

02:15 PM -- Jeremy Boak, representing the Colorado Energy Institute of the Colorado School of Mines, testified in favor of the bill. He said the Colorado Energy Profile will help enhance the energy industry within the state.

02:16 PM -- Dr. Lakshman Guruswamy, representing the University of Colorado, testified in favor of the bill. He spoke to the need for Colorado to implement the Colorado Energy Profile.

02:21 PM -- Drew Bolin, representing the Office of Energy Management Conservation, testified in opposition to the bill. He indicated that there are only three states that have implemented a program similar to this bill. He said this information exists, and further stated that there is no need for a centralized location of this information. He offered the Governor's Office could handle this issue in a way that would not divert Severance Fund dollars. Senator Fitz-Gerald expressed concern with this program being established under the executive branch.


02:32 PM -- Dr. Guruswamy returned to the table to address the statements made by Mr. Bolan. He spoke to the need to have up-to-date statistics, and the need for this program to be policy neutral.

02:37 PM
BILL:HB06-1317
TIME: 02:39:47 PM
MOVED:Fitz-Gerald
MOTION:Refer House Bill 06-1317 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a 3-2 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fitz-Gerald
Yes
Johnson
No
Lamborn
Excused
May R.
No
Windels
Excused
Groff
Yes
Tupa
Yes
Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:43 PM -- Senate Joint Resolution 06-025

Senator Evans, prime sponsor, reviewed the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution 06-025 concerning the designation of March 31 as Terri's Day of Remembrance and Celebration of the Culture of Life. Senator Groff asked if this day is already designated as Cesar Chavez Day. Senator Tupa asked if any other state has designated a day to Terri Shiavo. Senator Evans distributed a letter of support from the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (Attachment A). Senator Tupa spoke to the controversial nature of this issue.

02:55 PM -- The following persons testified on the bill:

02:55 PM -- Kendal Unruh, representing herself, testified in favor of the bill. She spoke to the importance of educating people on medical directives and living wills. Senator Tupa expressed compassion for the issue, but added that this is not an issue for the government to become involved in. Senator Johnson indicated that this resolution is neutral, and does not draw conclusions on what decision a person should make.
03:06 PM -- Doug McBurney, representing himself, testified in favor of the bill. He spoke to his involvement with the Terri Shiavo case. Mr. Burney asked that the committee encourage and preserve life.

03:09 PM -- David Knight, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. He said this is an instance where the state of Colorado does not need to get involved.


03:13 PM

Senator Evans provided closing comments on the bill. Senator Fitz-Gerald expressed concern about the resolution as it pertains to the Culture of Life Foundation.
BILL:SJR06-025
TIME: 03:17:47 PM
MOVED:Johnson
MOTION:Refer Senate Joint Resolution 06-025 to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion failed on a 2-3 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fitz-Gerald
No
Johnson
Yes
Lamborn
Excused
May R.
Yes
Windels
Excused
Groff
No
Tupa
No
Not Final YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
BILL:SJR06-025
TIME: 03:18:21 PM
MOVED:Groff
MOTION:Moved to postpone Senate Joint Resolution 06-025 indefinitely. The motion passed on a 3-2 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Fitz-Gerald
Yes
Johnson
No
Lamborn
Excused
May R.
No
Windels
Excused
Groff
Yes
Tupa
Yes
Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:18 PM

The committee recessed.