Date: 04/12/2006

Final
SUMMARY for SJR06-025

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved to postpone Senate Joint Resolution 06-025 i
Refer Senate Joint Resolution 06-025 to the Commit		PASS
FAIL


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.