Prayer by Pastor Brad Strait, South
Presbyterian Church, Littleton.
The Speaker called the House to order at 9:00
a.m.
The roll was called with the following result:
Present--62.
Absent and excused--Representatives Chavez, Lawrence, Paschall--3.
Present after roll call--Representative Paschall.
The Speaker declared a quorum present.
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On motion of Representative Veiga, the reading of the journal of April 13, 1998, was declared dispensed with and approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.
MEMORANDUM
REPORT FROM THE HOUSE AND SENATE
COMMITTEES ON DELAYED BILLS
Pursuant to Joint Rule 23, the House and Senate Committees
on Delayed Bills, acting jointly extend the following deadline
for House Bill 98-1234, Concerning the Financing of Public Schools
and Making an Appropriation in Connection Therewith:
The April 3 deadline for final passage, including
any conference committee report, for any bill prescribing all
or a substantial portion of the total funding for public schools
pursuant to the "Public School Finance Act of 1994",
article 54 of title 22, Colorado Revised Statutes, is extended
until April 17, 1998.
(signed)
Charles E. Berry Tom Norton
Norma Anderson Jeffrey M. Wells
Carol Snyder Mike Feeley
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PRINTING REPORT
The Chief Clerk reports the following concurrent resolution has been correctly printed: HCR98-1010.
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SIGNING OF BILLS - RESOLUTIONS - MEMORIALS
The Speaker has signed: HB98-1214.
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DELIVERY OF BILL TO GOVERNOR
The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives reports the following bill has been delivered to the Office of the Governor: HB98-1005 at 4:00 p.m. on April 13, 1998.
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MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has postponed indefinitely and returns herewith: HB98-1023 and HJR98-1004.
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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
I certify I received the following on the 13th day
of April, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. The original is on file in the
records of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly.
Judith Rodrigue,
Chief Clerk of the House
April 13, 1998
To the Honorable
Colorado House of Representatives
Sixty-first General Assembly
Second Regular Session
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have the honor to inform you that I have approved
and filed with the Secretary of State the following Acts:
H.B. 98-1014 Concerning continuation of the Examining
Board of Plumbers.
Approved April 13, 1998 at 9:10 a.m.
H.B. 98-1021 Concerning the enterprise status of
higher education auxiliary facilities, and, in connection therewith,
extending the expiration date of the designation of auxiliary
facilities as enterprises and modifying the list of auxiliary
facilities that are designated as enterprises.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:11 p.m.
H.B. 98-1081 Concerning reporting by motor vehicle
owners in conjunction with the registration of such vehicles in
the AIR program area.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:11 p.m.
H.B. 98-1079 Concerning prisoner lawsuits.
Approved April 13, 1998 at 8:42 a.m.
H.B. 98-1086 Concerning the forms of evidence that
may be presented to prove that a parcel of land is not "agricultural
real estate"
for foreclosure redemption purposes.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:12 p.m.
H.B. 98-1101 Concerning regulation of the livestock
industry by the division of brand inspection in the Department
of Agriculture, and, in connection therewith, increasing fees
for livestock inspection, providing for the public sale of abandoned
brands, creating an annual transportation permit for cattle and
alternative livestock, and authorizing the certification of feedlots
by the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners.
Approved April 13, 1998 at 9:23 a.m.
H.B. 98-1103 Concerning the payment for medically-related
services to inmates in the Department of Corrections.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:02 p.m.
H.B. 98-1105 Concerning reporting in local government
elections pursuant to the "Fair
Campaign Practices Act."
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:15 p.m.
H.B. 98-1110 Concerning ballot access for minor political
parties.
Approved April 13, 1998 at 9:18 a.m.
H.B. 98-1131 Concerning self-sufficiency for persons
with disabilities by assuring reliable facilitative technology.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:01 p.m.
H.B. 98-1170 Concerning qualifying shooting ranges.
Approved April 13, 1998 at 8:40 a.m.
H.B. 98-1179 Concerning consolidation of procedures
for issuing civil restraining orders.
Approved April 13, 1998 at 8:41 a.m.
H.B. 98-1204 Concerning the administration of state
nursing homes, and, in connection therewith, repealing and reenacting
statutes relating to the management, control, supervision, and
authority to establish state nursing homes and state veterans
nursing homes.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:00 p.m.
H.B. 98-1274 Concerning the authority of the executive
director of the Department of Personnel to allocate departmental
powers, duties, and functions within the Department.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:20 p.m.
H.B. 98-1297 Concerning the authority of the commissioner
of insurance to impose certain requirements on nonadmitted insurers
as a condition of being an approved nonadmitted insurer in the
state, and, in connection therewith, adopting standards for the
service of process and trust requirements for nonadmitted insurers.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:21 p.m.
H.B. 98-1332 Concerning authorization of persons
who have obtained special license plates for disabled veterans
to make use of parking privileges for persons with disabilities.
Approved April 10, 1998 at 1:10 p.m.
Sincerely,
(signed)
Roy Romer
Governor ______________
INTRODUCTION OF BILL
First Reading
The following bill was read by title and referred
to the committee indicated:
SB98-026 by Senator Linkhart; also Representative G. Berry--Concerning the composition of the work force coordinating council, and, in connection therewith, changing the composition and size of such council.
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor.
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THIRD READING OF BILLS--FINAL PASSAGE
The following bills were considered on Third Reading.
The titles were publicly read. Reading of the bill at length was
dispensed with by unanimous consent.
HB98-1202 by Representative
May; also Senator Powers--Concerning revenues allocated
to the capital construction fund for state highway construction
projects, and making an appropriation in connection therewith.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 61 NO 1 EXCUSED 3 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall E Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero N Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Alexander, Dyer, Epps, Gotlieb,
Hefley, Morrison, Musgrave, Nichol, Reeser, Romero, Schauer, Sullivant,
Taylor, Tucker, Mr. Speaker.
HB98-1255 by Representatives
Swenson, Dyer, George, Kaufman, and T. Williams; also Senator
B. Alexander--Concerning the standardization of crimes whose level
of offense depends upon the dollar amount involved, and making
an appropriation therefor.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 54 NO 9 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke NDean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon N Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman N Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero N Salaz Y Saliman N Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis N Tate N Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga N Williams, S. N Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Adkins, Epps, Nichol, Tool.
HB98-1387 by Representative
Faatz; also Senator Lacy--Concerning the enforcement of laws relating
to the purchase of tobacco by minors, and making an appropriation
therefor.
The question being "Shall the bill pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill was declared passed.
YES 58 NO 5 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins N Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace N May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner N Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz N Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley N Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Anderson, Hefley, Leyba, Paschall,
Schauer, Sullivant, S.Williams.
HB98-1403 by Representatives
George, McElhany, and Dyer; also Senators Wham, Ament, and J.
Johnson--Concerning the capital development committee, and, in
connection therewith, specifying how and when members are appointed
and the date by which the chairman and vice-chairman of the committee
shall be elected.
As shown by the following roll call vote, a majority
of all members elected to the House voted in the affirmative,
and Representative George was given permission to offer a Third
Reading amendment:
YES 56 NO 7 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon N Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba N Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser N Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman N Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder N Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis N Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall N Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
Third Reading amendment No. 1,
by Representative George.
Amend engrossed bill, page 2, line 7, strike "BY
THE";
line 8, strike "RESPECTIVE MAJORITY AND MINORITY
PARTIES" and substitute "AFTER THE GENERAL ELECTION".
The amendment was declared passed by the following
roll call vote:
YES 50 NO 13 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon N Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June N Kaufman Y Keller N Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba N Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser N Romero N Salaz Y Saliman N Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder N Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis N Tate N Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall N Veiga N Williams, S. N Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
The question being, "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative, and the bill, as amended, was declared passed.
YES 45 NO 18 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon N Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke N Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon N Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June N Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba N Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol N Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser N Romero N Salaz Y Saliman N Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder N Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis N Tate N Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa N Udall N Veiga N Williams, S. N Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman N Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Dean, Kaufman, Mr. Speaker.
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On motion of Representative Kaufman, the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of General Orders, and he was called to the Chair to act as Chairman.
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GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS
The Committee of the Whole having risen, the Chairman
reported the titles of the following bills had been read (reading
at length had been dispensed with by unanimous consent), the bills
considered and action taken thereon as follows:
(Amendments to the committee amendment are to the
printed committee report which was printed and placed in the members'
bill file.)
HB98-1133 by Representative
Dean; also Senator Powers--Concerning the creation
of incentives to prevent receipt by inmates of illegal payments
under public programs.
Amendment No. 1, State,
Veterans, and Military Affairs Report, dated January 15, 1998,
and placed in member's
bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, January 19, pages
107-108.
Amendment No. 2, by Representative
Dean.
Amend printed bill, page 3, line 26, after "EQUAL
TO", insert "TEN PERCENT OF".
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the Calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
HB98-1408 by Representative
Entz; also Senator Ament--Concerning the handling of substances
used in agricultural production.
Amendment No. 1, Agriculture,
Livestock and Natural Resources Report, dated April 8, 1998, and
placed in member's
bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, April 9, pages
1266-1268.
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the Calendar
for Third Reading and Final Passage.
HB98-1409 by Representative
S. Johnson; also Senators Dennis and Bishop--Concerning the creation
of a wildlife management public education advisory council.
Amendment No. 1, Agriculture,
Livestock and Natural Resources Report, dated April 8, 1998, and
placed in member's
bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, April 9, pages
1268-1269.
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the Calendar for Third Reading and Final Passage.
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ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
Passed Second Reading: HB98-1133 amended, 1408
amended, 1409 amended.
The Chairman moved the adoption of the Committee
of the Whole Report. As shown by the following roll call vote,
a majority of those elected to the House voted in the affirmative,
and the Report was adopted.
YES 62 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 1
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
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CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORTS
SB98-013 by Senators
Powers, Lacy, and Tebedo; also Representatives T. Williams, Swenson,
and Veiga--Concerning disclosure requirements for optional managed
care arrangements in motor vehicle insurance policies.
(Conference Committee Report printed in House Journal,
April 13, pages 1280-1281.)
The Conference Committee Report was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
The question being "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill, as amended, was declared repassed.
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps YFaatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
SB98-137 by Senator
Wham; also Representative Adkins--Concerning use of HIV testing
information in cases where the person tested is charged with a
crime involving sexual behavior.
(Conference Committee Report printed in House Journal,
April 13, page 1281.)
The Conference Committee Report was adopted
by the following roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
The question being "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative and the bill, as amended, was declared repassed.
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean YDyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
HJR98-1020 by Representative
Spradley; also Senator Blickensderfer--Concerning the
repeal of the federal Internal Revenue Code.
(Printed and placed in member's
files; also printed in House Journal, March 18, 1998, pages 949-950.)
Amendment No. 1, moved by Representative Spradley.
Finance Report, dated April 1, 1998, and placed in
member's
bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, April 2, page
1181.
The amendment was declared passed by viva
voce vote.
On motion of Representative Spradley, the resolution
as amended was adopted by the following roll call vote:
YES 52 NO 11 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon N Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke N Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn N Hefley Y Johnson Y June N Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba N Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman N Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis N Tate N Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa N Udall N Veiga N Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Allen, Arrington, Epps, Grampsas,
Owen, Pankey, Pfiffner, Sullivant, Tucker, Young, Mr. Speaker.
SJR98-20 by Senator Norton; also Representatives Owen and T. Williams--Concerning the extension of congratulations from the General Assembly to the University of Northern Colorado Bears football team.
(Printed and placed in member's
files.)
On motion of Representative Owen, the resolution
was adopted by viva voce vote.
Co-sponsors added: Roll call of the House.
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CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS
HB98-1312 by Representative
Pfiffner; also Senator Blickensderfer--Concerning the state employee
compensation law, and, in connection therewith, restructuring
the provisions concerning state employee job evaluation and compensation.
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 27,
page 621.)
Representative Pfiffner moved that the House not
concur in Senate amendments and that a Conference Committee
be appointed. The motion was declared passed by the following
roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
The Speaker appointed Representatives Pfiffner, Chairman,
Taylor and Zimmerman as House conferees to the bill.
HB98-1128 by Representative
May; also Senator Ament--Concerning regulation of motor vehicle
transactions, and, in connection therewith, extending the existence
of the motor vehicle dealer board.
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 25, page 568, March 27, pages 614-615 and 620, and on Third Reading as printed in Senate Journal, March 30, page 659.)
Representative May moved that the House concur
in Senate amendments. The motion was declared passed by
the following roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
The question being, "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative, and the bill, as amended, was declared repassed.
YES 62 NO 1 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner N Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
HB98-1016 by Representative
T. Williams; also Senator Schroeder--Concerning regulation of
architects by the state board of examiners of architects.
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 27, pages 616-617.)
Representative T.Williams moved that the House not
concur in Senate amendments and that a Conference Committee
be appointed. The motion was declared passed by the following
roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
The Speaker appointed Representatives T.Williams,
Chairman, Spradley and Tate as House conferees to the bill.
HB98-1159 by Representatives
T. Williams, McPherson, Agler, Gotlieb, S. Johnson, Pfiffner,
Salaz, Sinclair, and Tucker; also Senator Rizzuto--Concerning
approval of workers' compensation claim settlement agreements.
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, April 7, page
719.)
Representative T.Williams moved that the House concur
in Senate amendments. The motion was declared passed by
the following roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps YFaatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
The question being, "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative, and the bill, as amended, was declared repassed.
YES 54 NO 9 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
| Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen N Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke N Dean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol N Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser N Romero N Salaz Y Saliman N Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa N Udall Y Veiga N Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman N Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsor added: Representative Paschall.
HB98-1325 by Representatives
Owen, Grampsas, and Romero; also Senators Rizzuto, Blickensderfer,
and Lacy--Concerning the implementation of the non-Medicaid state
subsidized insurance program known as the "children's basic
health plan".
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, April 9, page
739.)
Representative Owen moved that the House concur
in Senate amend-meats. The motion was declared passed by
the following roll call vote:
YES 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins Y Agler Y Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington Y Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke YDean Y Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y | McPherson Y Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz Y Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair Y Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant Y Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young Y Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y |
The question being, "Shall the bill, as amended, pass?".
A roll call vote was taken. As shown by the following
recorded vote, a majority of those elected to the House voted
in the affirmative, and the bill, as amended, was declared repassed.
YES 50 NO 13 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Adkins N Agler N Alexander Y Allen Y Anderson Y Arrington N Bacon Y Berry, G. Y Chavez E Clarke Y Dean N Dyer Y Entz Y Epps Y Faatz Y George Y | Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grampsas Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y Hefley Y Johnson Y June Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kreutz Y Lawrence E Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany N | McPherson N Miller Y Morrison Y Musgrave Y Nichol Y Owen Y Pankey N Paschall N Pfiffner N Reeser Y Romero Y Salaz N Saliman Y Schauer Y Sinclair N Smith Y | Snyder Y Spradley Y Sullivant N Swenson Y Takis Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tool Y Tucker Y Tupa Y Udall Y Veiga Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Young N Zimmerman Y Mr. Speaker Y | ||||
On motion of Representative Anderson, consideration of Senate amendments to HB98-1012 were laid over until April 15, retaining place on Calendar.
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SIGNING OF BILLS - RESOLUTIONS - MEMORIALS
The Speaker has signed: SB 98-2, 93, 114, 136, 151, 172.
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DELIVERY OF BILLS TO GOVERNOR
The Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives reports the following bills have been delivered to the Office of the Governor: HB98-1123, 1235, 1243, 1252, 1261, 1311, 1317, 1323, 1337, 1361, 1365, 1372, and 1375 at 9:40 a.m. on April 14, 1998.
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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
I certify I received the following on the 13th day
of April, 1998, at 4:02 p.m. The original is on file in the
records of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly.
Judith Rodrigue,
Chief Clerk of the House
April 13, 1998
The Honorable Colorado
House of Representatives
Sixty-first General Assembly
Second Regular Session
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning to you House Bill 98-1065, "Concerning
the Elimination of the State Sales Tax on Telephone and Telegraph
Services,"
which I vetoed today at 2:51 p.m. This letter sets forth my reasoning
for vetoing the bill.
First, we cannot afford a permanent tax cut which
would take $70 million out of our general fund base the first
year, and could reach as much as $400 million over five years.
Such a large cut in our base will fundamentally erode our ability
to educate children down the road.
Second, because of TABOR, the General Assembly would
be unable to reinstate this tax in future years if the situation
warranted it. That step could only be taken if approved by a statewide
vote of the people.
Third, we cannot approach tax policy on a piece-meal
basis. We need a comprehensive review of our tax system, which
the General Assembly has not yet conducted. Before we cut any
tax of this significance, we should make sure our overall tax
system B
income, sales, property and other taxes B
is fair and makes sense for our economy.
Let me elaborate on the first two points. Permanent
tax cuts may be politically appealing in the short-term, but in
the long-term they hurt our ability to keep Colorado strong. One
of our fundamental responsibilities as elected officials is to
ensure a long-term, stable funding base for public education,
public safety, transportation, health care and other essential
services for the people of Colorado. Undermining that base is
unwise.
Right now, we have good economic times in Colorado,
and we have budget surpluses. But even now, this legislature is
not providing enough money for our schools to keep up with inflation.
Even now, public schools are being squeezed.
Over the next 5 years, we can, and should, return
a portion of the surplus to citizens, and make key investments
in transportation and capital construction for schools and higher
education. We can take these steps, and at the same time increase
funding for schools, because we have a strong revenue base.
But neither the good times nor the budget surpluses
will last forever. I remember when the economy was not so strong,
when we were unable to adequately fund education and transportation.
As long as I am Governor, I will do everything in my power to
make sure we are not in that position again.
Colorado has become one of the strongest economies
in the nation because over the last decade we have made wise investments,
enacted sound policies and worked in every community to help create
good jobs and ensure economic growth and opportunity. To continue
on this course, we must be thoughtful in these good economic times.
And that means managing our fiscal policy responsibly, and making
critical investments in education, transportation and other priorities.
H.B. 1065 does not keep us on this responsible course,
and I have therefore vetoed it.
Sincerely,
(signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
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LAY OVER OF CALENDAR ITEMS
On motion of Representative Anderson, Consideration of Resolutions (HJR98-1011, 1021, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030) was laid over until April 15, retaining place on Calendar.
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On motion of Representative Anderson, the House adjourned
until 9:00 a.m., April 15, 1998.
Approved:
CHARLES E. BERRY,
Speaker
Attest:
JUDITH RODRIGUE,
Chief Clerk