Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB05-1306

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes:
Action Taken:
Moved amendment L.002 (technical amendment). The
Moved to amend page 2, line 8, strike "AN" and sub
Moved to amend page 2, line 9, after "C.R.S.,", in
Moved to amend page 3, line 16, strike "MAY" and s
Refer HB 05-1306, as amended, to the Committee of 		Pass Without Objection
TIE
Pass Without Objection
Pass Without Objection
PASS


01:30 PM -- House Bill 05-1306 - Concerning the Suspension of a Person's Drivers License for Offenses Related to Underage Drinking

Representative Kerr, prime sponsor, explained the provisions of the bill. Representative Kerr mentioned that the bill requires the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Revenue to suspend for at least 6 months the driver's license of any person convicted of providing alcohol to a minor or of allowing a minor to use an adult's identification to purchase alcohol. The bill allows a probationary license to be issued in certain circumstances and permits a hearing on the suspension.

The committee discussed whether allowing a provisional license to drive to work in the bill is a deterrent. Representative Kerr clarified that under the legislation, it is up to the Department of Revenue to allow for a temporary license for work purposes. The committee continued to discuss the number of people that would be impacted by the bill annually.

The following person testified:

01:47 PM -- Mr. Matt Cook, Director of the Liquor Enforcement Division for the Colorado Department of Revenue, responded to committee questions. Mr. Cook commented that 65 percent of all alcohol consumed by underage drinkers is obtained by persons over age 21. Mr. Cook closed by discussing the penalty provisions in the bill that make it a Class 2 misdemeanor for convictions under House Bill 05-1306.

The bill was placed on the table for action. Representative Kerr distributed amendment L.002 (Attachment A) to committee members and explained that it makes a technical correction.
BILL:HB05-1306
TIME: 01:53:23 PM
MOVED:Garcia
MOTION:Moved amendment L.002 (technical amendment). The motion passed without objection by those members present.
SECONDED:Benefield
VOTE
Benefield
Cloer
Excused
Crane
Frangas
Excused
Garcia
Jahn
Marshall
Massey
May M.
Excused
McCluskey
Witwer
Excused
Judd
Vigil
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 4 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB05-1306
TIME: 01:55:04 PM
MOVED:Marshall
MOTION:Moved to amend page 3, line 16, strike "MAY" and substitute "SHALL".
SECONDED:McCluskey
VOTE
Benefield
Cloer
Crane
Frangas
Garcia
Jahn
Marshall
Massey
May M.
Excused
McCluskey
Witwer
Judd
Vigil
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB05-1306
TIME: 02:00:57 PM
MOVED:Garcia
MOTION:Moved to amend page 2, line 8, strike "AN" and substitute "THE"; line 9, strike "(1) (a.5) OR". After a brief committee discussion, the motion by Representatives Garcia and Jahn was withdrawn.
SECONDED:Jahn
VOTE
Benefield
Cloer
Crane
Frangas
Garcia
Jahn
Marshall
Massey
May M.
Excused
McCluskey
Witwer
Judd
Vigil
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE
BILL:HB05-1306
TIME: 02:04:24 PM
MOVED:Judd
MOTION:Moved to amend page 2, line 9, after "C.R.S.,", insert "AND THE COURT RECOMMENDS SUSPENSION,". The motion passed without objection by those members present.
SECONDED:Vigil
VOTE
Benefield
Cloer
Crane
Frangas
Garcia
Jahn
Marshall
Massey
May M.
Excused
McCluskey
Witwer
Judd
Vigil
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL:HB05-1306
TIME: 02:06:38 PM
MOVED:McCluskey
MOTION:Refer HB 05-1306, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a 11-1-1 vote.
SECONDED:Marshall
VOTE
Benefield
Yes
Cloer
Yes
Crane
Yes
Frangas
Yes
Garcia
No
Jahn
Yes
Marshall
Yes
Massey
Yes
May M.
Excused
McCluskey
Yes
Witwer
Yes
Judd
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS