Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE
COMMITTEE ON
STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date:
01/25/2005
ATTENDANCE
Time:
02:00 PM
to
03:45 PM
Cadman
X
Carroll T.
X
Place:
HCR 0107
Coleman
X
Crane
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Gallegos
X
Representative
Weissmann
Liston
*
Lundberg
X
This Report was prepared by
Schultheis
X
Brad Denning
Todd
X
Ragsdale
X
Weissmann
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed:
Action Taken:
HB05-1028
HB05-1075
HB05-1098
HB05-1083
Amended and Laid Over
Amended and Referred to Appropriations
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Amended and Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:01 PM -- House Bill 05-1028
Representative Vigil, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 05-1028 which authorizes the spouse, child, or parent of a person who has died serving in the armed forces to be issued any military special license plate for which the deceased would have qualified. He offered an explanation of Amendment L.001 (Attachment A). He responded to committee questions. Representative Vigil indicated that he had looked into the possibility of introducing another specialty license plate for this issue, but he believed the cost would be prohibitive. He indicated that the Department of Revenue also requires a threshold of 3,000 applicants for a new specialty plate. Several members expressed the interest of having a new specialty plate.
The following people testified:
02:19 PM --
Terry Cooper, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill. She explained that she helped initiate the bill as a tribute to her son who had died in military service.
BILL:
HB05-1028
TIME:
02:20:23 PM
MOVED:
Carroll T.
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.001. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
Representative Weissmann offered some suggestions as to the handling of these types of license plates and working with the Department of Revenue. Committee discussion ensued. Representative Schultheis indicated that he believes in the funding for this type of plate.
2:24 PM
Representative Weissmann suggested the bill be laid over, to allow more input by several parties, and work by the sponsor, before it is passed to the Committee of the Whole. Committee discussion continued. The bill was removed from the table. Representative Vigil explained that he would be interested in continuing to work on the bill to make certain it reflects what he would like to accomplish before sending it on to the Committee of the Whole.
02:29 PM -- House Bill 05-1075
Representative Brophy, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 05-1075. The bill prohibits the Department of Revenue (DOR) from making public nonmotoring, vehicle-specific, underage alcohol convictions. He expressed concern that an insurance company might consider this information in the future and use it to raise automobile insurance rates. He responded to committee questions.
Representative Schultheis said this type of information, regarding underage drinking, might be relevant for automobile insurers. Committee discussion ensued.
The following people testified:
02:46 PM --
Brian Bothwell, representing himself, from Brush, Colorado, spoke in support of the bill. He explained that he had his license revoked for a nonmotoring, underage alcohol conviction.
02:49 PM --
Greg Romberg, representing the Colorado Press Association, spoke to Amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The association has concerns about how the introduced bill is drafted, but believes this amendment will correct the issue.
Rep. Weissmann indicated that Joan Vecchi, Division of Motor Vehicle, DOR, signed up to be available for questions only. There were no questions for her from the committee.
BILL:
HB05-1075
TIME:
02:56:18 PM
MOVED:
Carroll T.
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.002. Representative Brophy indicated that this amendment may be broader than what he prefers. Discussion ensued. Representative Carroll asked for a brief recess before the motion to amend the amendment was seconded. Representative Weissmann granted a recess to discuss the matter.
SECONDED:
Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
TIE
BILL:
HB05-1075
TIME:
02:58:20 PM
MOVED:
Coleman
MOTION:
Moved to amend Amendment L.002, to strike "or 12-47-901 (1) (b) or (1) (c), C.R.S." To strike "expired" and substitute "been concluded". Committee discussion ensued. The second and first motions were withdrawn for a new motion to amend the Amendment L.002.
SECONDED:
Liston
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
TIE
BILL:
HB05-1075
TIME:
03:02:46 PM
MOVED:
Carroll T.
MOTION:
Moved to amend Amendment L.002, by striking "(1) (b) OR" and substituting "BEEN CONCLUDED" for "EXPIRED". The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
HB05-1075
TIME:
03:04:23 PM
MOVED:
Cadman
MOTION:
Referred HB05-1075, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a 7-4 vote.
SECONDED:
Carroll T.
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
No
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
No
Todd
No
Ragsdale
No
Weissmann
Yes
Not Final YES:
7
NO:
4
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
03:08 PM -- House Bill 05-1098
Representative White, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 05-1098 which increases the number of legislative members on the board of directors of the Colorado tourism office, and establishes a bipartisan appointment procedure. He responded to committee questions. Representative White explained that he had no witnesses.
03:10 PM
Representative Gallegos asked Representative White why the tourism board isn't working in a partisan way, and how adding members would assure the board would work in a partisan way. Representative White indicated that his intent for this bill is to get more members to buy into championing the tourism industry. He doesn't know if the board is being partisan. He believes it is acting in a bi-partisan manner and wants more members, from both sides of the aisle, to be invested in the tourism industry. Committee discussion continued.
03:16 PM
Representative Todd asked Representative White what the historical makeup of the tourism office had been and why this issue is surfacing now. Representative White indicated that he has been a member of this board and he believes he is the expert on tourism within the general assembly. Members asked questions about the makeup and appointment of members to this board.
BILL:
HB05-1098
TIME:
03:23:00 PM
MOVED:
Weissmann
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.001. Representative Weissmann explained the rationale behind his amendment. The motion failed on a 3-8 vote.
SECONDED:
Carroll T.
VOTE
Cadman
No
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
No
Crane
No
Gallegos
No
Liston
No
Lundberg
No
Schultheis
No
Todd
No
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Not Final YES:
3
NO:
8
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
FAIL
BILL:
HB05-1098
TIME:
03:24:58 PM
MOVED:
Schultheis
MOTION:
Moved to replace the safety clause with the standard 90-day effective clause. The motion failed on a vote of 3-8 vote.
SECONDED:
Cadman
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
No
Coleman
No
Crane
No
Gallegos
No
Liston
No
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
No
Ragsdale
No
Weissmann
No
Not Final YES:
3
NO:
8
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
FAIL
BILL:
HB05-1098
TIME:
03:28:09 PM
MOVED:
Coleman
MOTION:
Referred HB05-1098, unamended, to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 10-1 vote.
SECONDED:
Crane
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
No
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES:
10
NO:
1
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
03:30 PM -- House Bill 05-1083
Representative Balmer, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 05-1083 which makes changes to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs procedures concerning the disposition of property and the active service medal. He distributed Attachment C, entitled "Explanation for HB05-1083." He responded to committee questions.
The following people testified:
03:35 PM --
Colonel William Robinson, representing the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, spoke in support of the bill. He explained that the appraisal costs should come out of the proceeds of property disposition. He provided background information on the active service medal, explaining that the statute does not match the practice of awarding this medal, and the technical change provided by the bill will synchronize statute and practice. Colonel Robinson responded to committee questions. Representative Balmer provided Amendment L.001 (Attachment D) so the colonel could speak to the amendment.
BILL:
HB05-1083
TIME:
03:43:49 PM
MOVED:
Lundberg
MOTION:
Moved Amendment L.001. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
Schultheis
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
HB05-1083
TIME:
03:44:17 PM
MOVED:
Coleman
MOTION:
Referred House Bill 05-1083, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 11-0 vote.
SECONDED:
Gallegos
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES:
11
NO:
0
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS