Sixty-first General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
Second Regular Session
2nd Legislative Day Thursday, January 8, 1998
Call to By the President at 9:00 a.m.
Order
Prayer By the chaplain, Dr. Mel Taylor, First Baptist
Church of Denver.
Roll Call Present--Total, 30.
Absent/Excused--Coffman, Lacy, Reeves, Wattenberg--Total, 4.
Absent--Weddig--Total, 1.
Present later--Coffman, Lacy, Weddig.
Quorum The President announced a quorum present.
Reading of On motion of Senator Arnold, reading of the Journal of January 7th was dispensed with
Journal and the Journal stands approved as corrected
by the Secretary.
SENATE SERVICES REPORT
Senate Correctly printed: SB 98-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, Services
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52,
53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65.
MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
June 27, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO STATE FAIR AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
for terms expiring November 1, 1998;
Zee Ferrufino of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a
representative of the Second Congressional District and as a Democrat;
Leslie O. Mergelman of Cederedge, Colorado, to serve
as a resident of the Western Slope, the Third Congressional District
and as a Republican;
for terms expiring November 1, 1999;
Betty J. Miller of Golden, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of the Sixth Congressional District and as a
Democrat;
Russell N. Johnson of Sterling, Colorado, to serve
as a representative with substantial experience in agriculture
or in the activities of 4H clubs, the Fourth Congressional
District and as a Republican;
for terms expiring November 1, 2000;
Selman T. Harned of Gypsum, Colorado, to serve as
a resident of the Western Slope and as a Republican;
Frances Koncilja of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of the First Congressional District and as a
Democrat;
Alexander "Sandy" Clark of Pueblo West,
Colorado, to serve as a resident of the county in which the Colorado
state fair and industrial exposition is held and as a Democrat;
for terms expiring November 1, 2001;
Marvin Strait of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve
as a certified public accountant from the Fifth Congressional
District and as a Republican;
Vince L. Vigil of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a
representative with substantial expertise in finance through current
managementlevel experience in banking and as a Democrat;
Robert A. Jackson of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as
a resident of the county in which the Colorado state fair and
industrial exposition is held and as a Democrat;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/30/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
June 4, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO TOURISM BOARD
for terms expiring May 11, 1999:
John M. Frew of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative
of the ski industry, appointed;
Robert L. Knous, Jr. of Breckenridge, Colorado, to
serve as a representative of the transportation industry, appointed;
Lisa R. Herzlich of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of the private tourist attraction industry, appointed;
for terms expiring May 11, 2001:
Roderick E. Barker of Durango, Colorado, to serve
as a representative of hotel, motel and lodging industry, reappointed;
Willis M. McFarlane of Denver, Colorado, to serve
as a representative of food, beverage and restaurant industry,
appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/9/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on State Veterans and Military Affairs
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit for your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2001:
Roger Cracraft of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a member from
Transportation District Three, reappointed;
Joseph A. Fortino of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a member from
Transportation District Ten, reappointed;
Castelar M. Garcia of Manassa, Colorado, to serve
as a member from Transportation District Eight, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/25/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Transportation
August 18, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit for your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
Douglas E. Aden of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve
as a member from Transportation District Seven, appointed;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 8/26/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Transportation
October 1, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring June 30, 2000:
Rio G. Lucas of Englewood, Colorado, to serve as
a veteran, as an Unaffiliated and to fill a vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Connie S. Lintz;
for terms expiring June 30, 2001:
Terrance J. Finnegan of Colorado Springs, Colorado,
to serve as a veteran and a an Unaffiliated;
Marvin L. Meyers of Englewood, Colorado, to serve
as a veteran and a Democrat.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/2/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on State Veterans and Military Affairs
August 28, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring September 1, 2001:
Randall E. Atkinson of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a fulltime paid fireman, reappointed;
David P. McConnel of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as
a retired fireman, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/4/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on State Veterans and Military Affairs
August 11, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
That James L. Merrill of Colorado Springs, Colorado,
to serve as an attorney admitted to the practice of law in Colorado
and as an Unaffiliated member.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 8/12/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on State Veterans and Military Affairs
August 18, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term serving at the pleasure of the Governor:
Nestor J. Lujan of Saguache, Colorado, to serve as
a private citizen.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 8/25/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Judiciary
July 31, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:
Donna R. Ferganchick of Austin, Colorado, to serve
as a chairperson of a community corrections board;
Tracie L. Harrison of Denver, Colorado, to serve
as a law enforcement officer;
Kelly S. Messamore of Westminster, Colorado, to serve
as a parole officer.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 8/6/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Judiciary
August 4, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE BOARD OF PAROLE
effective August 11, 1997 for a term expiring July
1, 2000:
That Larry J. Schwarz of Wetmore, Colorado, to serve
as a citizen member.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 8/6/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Judiciary
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION
AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM BOARD
for a term expiring June 15, 2000:
Leslie S. Franklin of Denver, Colorado, to serve
as a Democrat;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/8/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Judiciary
June 17, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE BOARD OF PAROLE
effective July 1, 1997 for a term expiring July
1, 1999:
That Allan F. Stanley of Littleton, Colorado, to
serve as a representative of Law Enforcement and to fill a vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of John R. Enright;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/18/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Judiciary
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2000:
Inez D. Buggs of Longmont, Colorado, to serve as
a licensed professional nurse registered as an advanced practice
nurse, reappointed;
Jill S. Garling of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to
serve as a licensed professional nurse employed in a nursing care
facility, appointed;
Gloria J. Raigoza of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a licensed professional nurse engaged in nursing service administration,
reappointed;
Ronald L. Summers of Wiley, Colorado, to serve as
a licensed practical nurse engaged in practical nursing employed
by a licensed hospital in a rural area, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/6/97
J. Albi, Secretary of the Senate
Committee on Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions
October 1, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 1998:
Joyce A. Vigil of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a
member of the general public and to fill a vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Kathy J. Boyd.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/2/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions
July 15, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD
for terms expiring July 1, 2000:
Dr. Lois A. Bergen of Palmer Lake, Colorado, to serve
as a licensed marriage and family therapist, reappointed;
Rex D. Filer of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a
licensed professional counselor, reappointed;
Dr. Judith R. Silver of Parker, Colorado, to serve
as a licensed psychologist, reappointed;
Walter T. Simon of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as
a licensed social worker, reappointed;
Ellen A. Stevens of Westminster, Colorado, to serve
as a member of the general public, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/16/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions
September 9, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2001:
Karen L. Fish of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative
of the First Congressional District and as an Unaffiliated, appointed;
Mary E. Faules of Greeley, Colorado to serve as a
representative of the Fourth Congressional District and as an
Unaffiliated, reappointed;
Wendell Phillips of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to
serve as a representative of the Fifth Congressional District
and as a Republican, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/29/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions
July 18, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO HEALTH FACILITIES
AUTHORITY
for terms expiring June 30, 2001:
Stephen S. Swanson of Basalt, Colorado, to serve
as a Democrat, reappointed;
H. Ben Weindling of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve
as a Democrat, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/21/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Health, Environment, Welfare and Institutions
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate, appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION
for terms serving at the pleasure of the Governor:
JoAnn Groff of Westminster, Colorado, reappointed;
Lyle C. Kyle of Denver, Colorado, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/16/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Finance
June 26, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
for terms expiring July 1, 1998:
Donald L. Clifton of Littleton, Colorado, to serve
as a public employee experienced in property evaluation and taxation,
reappointed;
Judy K. Kirkland of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a public employee experienced in property evaluation and taxation,
reappointed;
Virginia RemberHelm of Littleton, Colorado,
to serve as a public employee experienced in property evaluation
and taxation, appointed;
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
Karl L. Von Burg of Grand Junction , Colorado to
serve as a public employee, reappointed;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/26/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Local Government
May 20, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING
for terms expiring May 18, 2001:
Leona K. James of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of city and town government, appointed;
John D. Musso of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a
representative of school and junior college districts, reappointed;
Donald D. Warden of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of county government, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/12/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Finance
October 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
David E. Greenberg of Englewood, Colorado, to serve
as a representative of the Sixth Congressional District and as
a Democrat, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/21/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Education
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
Robert A. Hessler of Sterling, Colorado, to serve
as a representative of the Fourth Congressional District and as
a Republican, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/9/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Education
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL
FACILITIES AUTHORITY
for terms expiring June 30, 2001:
Marvin W. Buckels of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a Democrat, reappointed.
Roland C. Rautenstraus of Boulder, Colorado, to serve
as an Unaffiliated, reappointed;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/8/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Education
August 26, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2001:
Helen C. Atkeson of Denver, Colorado;
Cole Finegan of Denver, Colorado, reappointed;
Dale M. Mingilton of Aurora, Colorado.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/10/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Education
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES
AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
Ralph G. Torres of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of the First Congressional District and as a
Democrat.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/9/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Education
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO STUDENT OBLIGATION BOND
AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
for a term expiring June 30, 1998:
Manuel Herrera III, of Aurora, Colorado, to serve
as a Republican and to fill a vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Richard J. Chavez, appointed;
for terms expiring June 30, 2001:
Janice Cassin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to
serve as a Republican, reappointed;
Robert Dolphin Jr., of Durango, Colorado, to serve
as a Republican, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/7/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Education
May 8, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES
AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
for a term expiring July 1, 2000:
James D. Lucas of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to
serve as a representative of the Fifth Congressional District
and as a Republican.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 5/15/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Education
October 15, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2000:
William M. James of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a representative of real estate appraisers, appointed;
James A. Holmes of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a public member, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/20/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
October 1, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2001:
John W. Hahn of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve
as a master plumber and as Republican, appointed;
Mark A. Beazley of Golden, Colorado, to serve as
an employee of a local government agency conducting plumbing inspections
and as a Democrat, reappointed;
Stephen C. Pierce of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a journeyman plumber and as a Democrat, reappointed;
Timothy D. Ryan of Loma, Colorado, to serve as a
public at large member and as a Republican, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 10/2/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
August 28, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
Michael B. Johnson of Littleton, Colorado, to serve
as a Democrat from the Fifth Congressional District and as a member
engaged in business in a managementlevel capacity, reappointed;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/11/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
June 27, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO
RACING COMMISSION
for a term expiring July 1, 2000:
Dan Prinster of Grand Junction, to serve as a Democrat
from the Third Congressional District and a registered elector
of the state.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/30/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring July 1, 2001:
Gloria M. Chavez of Antonito, Colorado, to serve
as an executive officer of a state credit union and as a Democrat,
reappointed;
Stephen R. Williams of Gunnison, Colorado, to serve
as an executive officer of a state savings and loan and as a Democrat,
reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/25/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
August 4, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring January 1, 2000:
Margaret J. Lifland of Frisco, Colorado, to serve
as a representative of employers insured by the state compensation
insurance authority and to fill a vacancy occasioned by the resignation
of Mark R. Larson.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 8/6/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
July 15, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COLORADO SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH
REINSURANCE PROGRAM
for a term expiring January 1, 1999:
Britt Travis of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve
as a representative of a small employer carrier and to fill a
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Kathryn L. Powers, appointed;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/16/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
July 7, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO LIMITED GAMING
CONTROL COMMISSION
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
Phil K. Walter of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to
serve as a representative of law enforcement from the Third Congressional
District and a Republican.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/9/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COST
CONTAINMENT BOARD
for a term expiring December 13, 1997:
Christopher B. Peck of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve
as representative of an employer who has demonstrated risk management
experience with respect to their workers' compensation insurance
and to fill a vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Charles
L. Mitchell, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/7/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
June 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD
for a term expiring July 1, 2000:
Brian D. Murray of Cascade, Colorado, to serve as
a journeymen electrician and who is not an electrical contractor,
reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/9/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Business Affairs and Labor
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for a term expiring July 1, 2001:
August Bruce Johnson of Greeley, Colorado, to serve
as a member from the Fourth Congressional District, a Republican
with experience in agriculture and not employed by the oil and
gas industry, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/25/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
September 24, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
for terms expiring March 1, 2001:
Bernard L. Black of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a public member from District 5 and as an Unaffiliated, appointed;
Mark B. LeValley of Hotchkiss, Colorado, to serve
as a livestock producer from District 2 and a Republican, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 9/29/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
COLORADO AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
for a term expiring June 30, 2001:
Donald R. Schulz of Monte Vista, Colorado, to serve
as a member knowledgeable of agricultural activity in the state
and as a Democrat, reappointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/7/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
July 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and resubmit to your consideration, the following:
GROUND WATER COMMISSION
for terms expiring May 1, 2001:
Eugene A. Bauerle of Julesburg, Colorado, to serve
as a resident agriculturist from the Northern High Plains Basin,
reappointed;
Richard F. Huwa of Keenesburg, Colorado, to serve
as a resident agriculturist from the Lost Creek Basin, reappointed;
Earnest L. Mikita of Calhan, Colorado, to serve as
a resident agriculturist from the Upper Big Sandy Basin, appointed.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 7/7/97
P. Dicks, Assistant Secretary
Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
June 3, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to designate,
appoint and submit to your consideration, the following:
STATE BOARD OF
LAND COMMISSIONERS
for terms expiring June 30, 2001:
Jay P. K. Kenney of Denver, Colorado, to serve as
a person with substantial experience in natural resource conservation,
appointed;
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 6/9/97
J. Albi, Secretary
Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy
December 31, 1997
To the Honorable
Colorado Senate
Colorado General Assembly
State Capitol Building
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Ladies and Gentleman:
On July 3, 1997, I reappointed Roland Rautenstraus
of Boulder, Colorado to the Colorado Postsecondary Education Facilities
Authority and his name was submitted for Senate confirmation.
Roland Rautenstraus died, Thursday, December 25,
1997.
I am hereby withdrawing the name of Roland Rautenstraus
from further consideration by the Senate.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
Roy Romer
Governor
Rec'd 1/5/98
J. Albi, Secretary
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS--FIRST READING
The following bills were read by title and referred
to the committees indicated:
SB 98-66 by Senator Wells; also Representative Kreutz--Concerning service of persons with disabilities as jurors in court cases.
Judiciary
SB 98-67 by Senator Johnson; also Representative Schauer--Concerning tavern liquor licenses, and, in connection therewith, authorizes the multiple ownership of tavern licenses and requires the registration of managers of licensed taverns.
Business Affairs and Labor
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
January 8, 1998
Mr. President:
Pursuant to Resolution HJR98-1001, the Speaker has
appointed Representatives Epps, chairman, Entz, and Snyder.
Senate in recess.
Senate reconvened.
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Pursuant to HB 95-1178, the University of Colorado at Denver has submitted its first report on the agency-based personnel pilot programs being conducted on the Denver campus. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to Section 42-4-306(9)(a) I, CRS, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission has submitted its Annual Report. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to Section 12-60-302(2), CRS, the Division of Racing Events has submitted its report on the 48th pari-mutuel wagering season. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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The Office of the State Court Administrator has submitted his report concerning cases filed pursuant to CRS 18-12-108.5, possession of a handgun by a minor. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to Section 10-8-510(2), CRS, the Division of Insurance has submitted it report on the Colorado Uninsurable Health Insurance Plan. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to Sections 11-2-110, 11-22-109.6 and 11-23-118, CRS, the Division of Banking has submitted its 1996 Annual Report. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to SB 95-101 (CRS 26-4-8045), the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has submitted its report on Teen Pregnancy Prevention Pilot Program. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to CRS 24-50-703, the State Auditor has submitted an update on the progress of the Agency-based Personnel Pilot Program. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to SB 93-74, Sec. 24-77-103(7), the University of Northern Colorado has submitted its report related to enterprise activities. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to SB 93-74, the University of Colorado has submitted its report on net revenues for the year ended June 30, 1997 for each of the four enterprises designated by the Board of Regents. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to CRS 24-75-302.5(2)(b), the State Treasurer has submitted his report on the amount of interest earned from funds held in the Controlled Maintenance Trust Fund. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to HB 95-1178, Section 1, Part 7, CRS 24-50-703, the Department of Transportation has submitted its report on its Pilot Program for Employee Dispute Resolution. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to Section 24-77-103(7), CRS, the State Colleges in Colorado has submitted its Enterprise Activity Report for the fourth quarter of FY 1997. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to CRS 23-20-119 and 24-1-136(9), the University of Colorado has submitted its report on the investment portfolio for the combined Regents of the University of Colorado consolidated Endowment Fund and the University of Colorado Foundation Long Term Investment Pool for the FY ending June 30, 1997. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
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Pursuant to CRS 18-12-108.5 (4), the Office of the State Court Administrator has submitted his report concerning cases filed with regards to possession of a handgun by a minor. A copy of this report is on file with the Legislative Council Library.
On motion of Senator Wells, the Senate adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Friday,
January 9, 1997.
Approved:
Tom Norton
President of the Senate
Attest:
Joan M. Albi
Secretary of the Senate