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HOUSE JOURNAL
SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
STATE OF COLORADO
First Regular Session
Ninety-seventh
Legislative Day Monday, April 12, 1999
Prayer by Dr. James Moore, Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lakewood.
The Speaker called the House to order at 10:00
a.m.
The roll was called with the following result:
Present--64.
Absent and excused--Representative Mitchell--1.
The Speaker declared a quorum present.
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On motion of Representative Spence, the reading of the journal of April 9, 1999, was dispensed with and approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.
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PRINTING REPORT
The Chief Clerk reports the following bills have been correctly printed: HB99-1368, 1369, 1370.
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MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
I certify I received the following on the 9th day
of April, 1999, at 2:55 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 9, 1999
To the Honorable
House of Representatives
Sixty-second General Assembly
First 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:
HB99-1105 Concerning Criteria
for Payment of Temporary Total Disability Workers'
Compensation
Approved April 9, 1999 at 1:36 p.m.
HB99-1213 Concerning the
Extension of the "Voluntary
Clean-up and Redevelopment Act".
Approved April 9, 1999 at 1:32 p.m.
HB99-1217 Concerning Electrical
License Reciprocity
Approved April 9, 1999 at 1:38 p.m..
HB99-1265 Concerning the
Authority of Boards of County Commissioners to Impose Restrictions
on Graffiti Implements that May Be Used by Juveniles.
Approved April 9, 1999 at 1:39 p.m..
HB99-1324 Concerning the
Authority of the Department of Transportation to Engage in Design-Build
Contracting for Transportation Projects.
Approved April 9, 1999 at 10:33 a.m.
HB99-1327 Concerning Authorization
for the Co-development of Public Transportation Transfer facilities
for the Purpose of Providing Retail of Commercial Goods and Services
at Such Facilities.
Approved April 9, 1999 at 10:37 a.m.
Sincerely,
(signed)
Bill Owens
Governor
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April 9, 1999
To the Honorable
House of Representatives
Sixty-second General Assembly
First 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:
HB99-1049 Concerning the
Procedural Requirements for the Selection of an Independent Medical
Examiner in Cases of Disputes Under the "Workers'
Compensation Act of Colorado."
Approved April 8, 1999 at 4:38 p.m.
HB99-1227 Concerning the
Definition of Residential Child Care Facilities.
Approved April 8, 1999 at 4:12 p.m.
HB99-1318 Concerning the
Addition of the Commissioner of Agriculture to the Colorado Water
Conservation Board as a Nonvoting Ex Officio Member
Approved April 8, 1999 at 4:07 p.m.
Sincerely,
(signed)
Bill Owens
Governor
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I certify I received the following on the 9th day
of April, 1999, at 4:15 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 9, 1999
To the Honorable
Colorado House of Representatives
Sixty-second General Assembly
First Regular Session
Denver, CO 80203
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am returning HB 99-1188 per the request of the
House of Representatives.
Sincerely,
(signed)
Bill Owens
Governor
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MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted and returns herewith: HJR99-1024.
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INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS
The following resolution was read by title and referred
to the committee indicated:
HJR99-1029 by Representatives Scott, Johnson, Kaufman, Mace, Miller, Mitchell, Paschall, Ragsdale, Swenson, Tochtrop, Tupa, Zimmerman; also Senator Evans--Concerning an interim study of overlapping or conflicting transportation projects.
Committee on Transportation and Energy.
WHEREAS, The construction and maintenance of necessary
transportation infrastructure is critical to preserve the quality
of life of the citizens of the state and to maintain economic
growth and stability in the state; and
WHEREAS, The people of Colorado rely on a variety
of modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, busses,
trains, and light rail, to move throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, The planning for infrastructure relied upon
to transport people throughout the state is provided by a variety
of governmental entities, including the state, counties, cities,
the regional transportation district, the Denver regional council
of governments, and other special districts; and
WHEREAS, Providing an efficient and adequate transportation system in the present and the future involves an ongoing, thorough, and
careful planning process; and
WHEREAS, Various governmental entities responsible
for providing transportation infrastructure in the state are in
the process of conducting major investment, feasibility, and other
studies for a number of transportation corridors involving a variety
of modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, The efforts of the different entities to
plan for the future transportation needs of the state are frequently
duplicative or incompatible with each other; and
WHEREAS, Many of the currently proposed projects
rely upon duplicative or conflicting modes of transportation,
such as rail and highoccupancy vehicle lanes in the same
corridor; and
WHEREAS, A number of proposed projects compete for
popular and financial support; and
WHEREAS, The planned modes of transportation in one
portion of the Denver metropolitan area are not compatible with
the modes planned for other areas; and
WHEREAS, Different projects are not designed to intersect
at common points to make a uniform system of transportation that
is convenient and efficient for users; and
WHEREAS, Information on the cost, ridership, and
environmental impact of projects has been misstated in many cases
for political reasons, leaving a number of inefficient, impractical,
or prohibitively expensive projects still open for consideration;
and
WHEREAS, Coordinated planning for the transportation
needs of this state is essential to ensure that efficient, adequate,
and economical modes of transportation will be available to serve
the people of the state of Colorado in the future; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives
of the Sixtysecond General Assembly of the State of Colorado,
the Senate concurring herein:
(1) That there shall be a committee to
meet in the interim after the First Regular Session of the Sixtysecond
General Assembly to study overlapping and conflicting public transportation
projects and the coordination of public transportation planning.
Such interim committee shall consist of six members of the General
Assembly. Three of such members shall be from the House of Representatives,
appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
three of such members shall be from the Senate, appointed by the
President of the Senate. The committee shall perform the following
duties:
(a) Review the existing studies and transportation
planning efforts of the state, local governments, special districts,
and other entities responsible for planning for the construction
of future transportation infrastructure;
(b) Identify overlapping and potentially
conflicting plans, transit corridors, and modes of transportation
within the state;
(c) Review and discuss the fiscal and
other impacts of such overlapping and conflicting plans, transportation
corridors, and modes of transportation;
(d) Review and recommend methods for resolving
any overlapping or conflicting transportation plans; and
(e) Review and recommend methods for coordinating
the planning for future transportation infrastructure between
the various entities responsible for planning, constructing, and
maintaining such infrastructure.
(2) That, in conducting such study, the
interim committee shall consult with the Colorado department of
transportation, counties, municipalities, the city and county
of Denver, special districts, and other appropriate state and
local agencies and interested members of the public as deemed
necessary for purposes of the study. The study shall not require
additional staff for any state agency or any additional appropriation
to any such state agency.
(3) That the Legislative Council shall
report the findings and recommendations of the interim committee
to the Second Regular Session of the Sixtysecond General
Assembly.
(4) That all expenditures incurred in the conduct of the study enumerated in this Resolution shall be approved by the chairperson of the Legislative Council and paid by vouchers and warrants drawn as provided by law from funds allocated to the Legislative Council from appropriations made by the General Assembly.
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The following resolution was read by title and laid
over one day under the rules:
HJR99-1030 by Representatives
Tochtrop, Allen, Clapp, Dean, Decker, Gordon, Hagedorn, Hefley,
Kester, Larson, Mace, May, McKay, Miller, Paschall, Ragsdale,
Stengel, Takis, Tupa; also Senators Nichol, Chlouber, Epps, Feeley,
Hernandez, Sullivant, Wattenberg--Concerning the recognition of
Motorcycle Safety Month in Colorado.
WHEREAS, In 1997, the total number of motorcycles
in the United States exceeded six million and of the six million
motorcycles in use, five million were used on public roads and
highways; and
WHEREAS, In Colorado in 1997, there were 124,700
motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, According to a report conducted by the University
of Southern California and funded by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, motorcycle riders involved in accidents
are essentially without formal training and ninetytwo percent
are selftaught riders; and
WHEREAS, Rider education, training, and motorcycle
awareness are important steps in motorcycle accident prevention;
and
WHEREAS, The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, a national
notforprofit organization, developed the curriculum
for The Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) program that
is offered for beginner and experienced riders to prepare them
to ride a motorcycle in the safest possible manner; and
WHEREAS, The MOST program is offered in Colorado
through the Colorado Department of Transportation at various sites
around the state; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives
of the Sixtysecond General Assembly of the State of Colorado,
the Senate concurring herein:
That we, the members of the General Assembly, proclaim the month of May, 1999, Motorcycle Safety Month to promote safety for all motorcycle riders through education and training and to encourage sharing the road with all Colorado drivers.
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INTRODUCTION OF MEMORIAL
The following memorial was read by title and laid
over one day under the rules:
HM99-1001 by Representative
Swenson--Memorializing former Representative Sanders Arnold.
WHEREAS, By the Will of Divine Providence, our beloved
former member, Sanders Gibson "Sandy" Arnold, departed
this life on March 1, 1999, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold was born November
26, 1929, in Boulder, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold graduated from Boulder
High School in 1948, attended the University of Denver, and was
a graduate of the Ford Merchandising Institute; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold, following service
in the U.S. Army, joined his father and brothers in the family
business of Arnold Brothers Ford in Boulder and ArnoldBrewer
Ford in Estes Park; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold served his community
for many years as director of the United Bank of Boulder, the
Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Boulder
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold was an active member
of the March of Dimes, Boulder Pow Wow Rodeo, and the Ford Dealer's
Association; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold left the family business
to run for political office and was elected in 1969 to the Colorado
House of Representatives where he served four terms of office;
and
WHEREAS, As a member of the House of Representatives,
Representative Arnold served on several committees, including
the Labor Committee, the Local Government Committee, the Transportation
and Highway Committee, the Game, Fish, and Parks Committee, and
the joint Budget Committee, and he chaired the Appropriations
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold received 14 public
awards for his legislative work in the areas of education, mental
health, the mentally handicapped, the environment, land use, tax
relief, and campaign reform; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold sponsored the bill
to allow motor vehicles to make right turns on a red light; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold was a strong advocate
of the University of Colorado and the rights of students and children;
and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold was named "Most
Outstanding Legislator" by his peers from both political
parties; and
WHEREAS, Representative Arnold was a giant of a
man physically and in spirit, known for his booming bass voice,
big heart, and ready smile; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that we, the members of the House of Representatives of the Sixtysecond General Assembly, pay tribute to the dedicated service of Representative Sanders Arnold and express our deep regret and sorrow occasioned by his death; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives
of the Sixtysecond General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
That, in the death of Sanders Arnold, the people
of the state of Colorado have lost a dedicated public servant
and outstanding citizen, and that we, the members of the House
of Representatives of the Sixtysecond General Assembly,
do hereby extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to the members
of his family and pay tribute to a man who served his state well
and faithfully; and
Be It Further Resolved, That copies of this Memorial be sent to Representative Arnold's son Sanders Arnold, Jr., his granddaughters Emily and Mary Arnold, his sister Sally A. Streamer, and his brothers William and E.R. "Pat" Arnold.
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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.
SB99-205 by Senator
Teck; also Representative Clapp--Concerning limitations on the
authority of a political subdivision to bring suit.
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 41 NO 23 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Alexander Y Allen Y Bacon N Berry Y Chavez N Clapp Y Clarke N Coleman N Dean Y Decker Y Fairbank Y Gagliardi N Gordon N Gotlieb N Grossman N Hagedorn Y | Hefley Y Hoppe Y Johnson Y Kaufman Y Keller N Kester Y King Y Larson Y Lawrence Y Lee Y Leyba N Mace N May Y McElhany Y McKay Y McPherson Y | Miller Y Mitchell E Morrison Y Nuñez Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Plant N Ragsdale N Saliman N Scott Y Sinclair Y Smith Y Spence Y Spradley Y Stengel Y Swenson Y | Takis N Tapia N Tate N Taylor Y Tochtrop Y Tool Y Tupa N Veiga N Vigil N Webster Y Williams, S. N Williams, T. Y Windels N Witwer Y Young Y Zimmerman N | |||
Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Dean, Decker, Fairbank, Hefley, Kester, Lee, May, McKay, Nuñez, Paschall, Pfiffner, Sinclair, Spence, Young.
HB99-1195 by Representatives
Pfiffner, May, Paschall, Allen, Dean, McElhany, McPherson, Sullivant,
T. Williams, Young; also Senators Owen, Dennis, Powers, Congrove,
Hillman, Lamborn, Musgrave, Tebedo--Concerning governmental efficiency.
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 40 NO 24 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Alexander Y Allen Y Bacon N Berry Y Chavez N Clapp Y Clarke N Coleman N Dean Y Decker Y Fairbank Y Gagliardi N Gordon N Gotlieb Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y | Hefley Y Hoppe Y Johnson Y Kaufman N Keller N Kester Y King Y Larson Y Lawrence Y Lee Y Leyba N Mace N May Y McElhany Y McKay Y McPherson Y | Miller Y Mitchell E Morrison Y Nuñez Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Plant N Ragsdale N Saliman N Scott Y Sinclair Y Smith Y Spence Y Spradley Y Stengel Y Swenson Y | Takis N Tapia N Tate N Taylor Y Tochtrop N Tool Y Tupa N Veiga N Vigil N Webster Y Williams, S. N Williams, T. Y Windels N Witwer Y Young Y Zimmerman N | |||
Mr. Speaker N |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Clapp, Fairbank, McKay, Nuñez,
Spence.
HB99-1313 by Representatives
Alexander, Hoppe, Johnson, Miller, Smith, Spradley, Taylor, Webster;
also Senator Teck--Concerning the wildlife commission, and, in
connection therewith, changing the meeting schedule, operation,
and composition of the wildlife commission.
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 64 NO 0 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Alexander Y Allen Y Bacon Y Berry Y Chavez Y Clapp Y Clarke Y Coleman Y Dean Y Decker YFairbank Y Gagliardi Y Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y | Hefley Y Hoppe Y Johnson Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kester Y King Y Larson Y Lawrence Y Lee Y Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y McKay Y McPherson Y | Miller Y Mitchell E Morrison Y Nuñez Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Plant Y Ragsdale Y Saliman Y Scott Y Sinclair Y Smith Y Spence Y Spradley Y Stengel Y Swenson Y | Takis Y Tapia Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tochtrop Y Tool Y Tupa Y Veiga Y Vigil Y Webster Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Windels Y Witwer Y Young Y Zimmerman Y | |||
Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives McKay, Stengel, Young.
HB99-1051 by Representatives
George, Gordon, Gotlieb, Larson, Leyba, Morrison, Williams S.;
also Senators Dyer, Lacy, Rupert--Concerning the regulation of
the practice of naturopathy, 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 48 NO 16 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Alexander Y Allen N Bacon Y Berry Y Chavez Y Clapp N Clarke Y Coleman N Dean N Decker Y Fairbank N Gagliardi Y Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y | Hefley N Hoppe Y Johnson N Kaufman Y Keller Y Kester Y King Y Larson Y Lawrence N Lee N Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y McKay Y McPherson Y | Miller Y Mitchell E Morrison Y Nuñez N Paschall N Pfiffner N Plant Y Ragsdale Y Saliman Y Scott N Sinclair Y Smith Y Spence Y Spradley Y Stengel Y Swenson Y | Takis Y Tapia Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tochtrop Y Tool Y Tupa Y Veiga Y Vigil Y Webster Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. N Windels Y Witwer N Young N Zimmerman Y | |||
Mr. Speaker Y |
Co-sponsors added: Representatives Alexander, Gagliardi, Grossman, Mace, Miller, Plant, Tate, Tupa.
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On motion of Representative Dean, HB99-1356, 1337, 1364, 1333, 1349, 1354, 1166, 1270 shall be made Special Orders on Monday, April 12, 1999, at 10:34 a.m.
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The hour of 10:34 a.m., having arrived, on motion of Representative Clapp, the House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of Special Orders and she was called to the Chair to act as Chairman.
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SPECIAL 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.)
HB99-1356 by Representative
Smith; also Senator Blickensderfer--Concerning absentee voters,
and, in connection therewith, establishing permanent absentee
voter status.
Amendment No. 1, Local
Government Report, dated April 5, 1999, and placed in member's
bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, April 6, page
1072.
Amendment No. 2, by Representative
Smith.
Amend printed bill, page 4, line 6, strike "OR";
line 9, strike "UNDELIVERABLE." and substitute
the following:
"UNDELIVERABLE; OR
(e) THE ELIGIBLE ELECTOR FAILS TO VOTE
IN ANY ELECTION.".
Amendment No. 4, by Representative
McElhany.
Amend printed bill, page 3, after line 10, insert
the following:
"(9) AN ELIGIBLE ELECTOR'S PERMANENT
ABSENTEE VOTER STATUS SHALL BE VALID FOR FIVE YEARS. EACH TIME
SUCH PERIOD EXPIRES, AN ELIGIBLE ELECTOR MAY REAPPLY FOR PERMANENT
ABSENTEE VOTER STATUS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.".
Page 4, line 11, after "VOTER", insert
"EXPIRES PURSUANT TO SECTION 18104 (9) OR".
Amendment No. 4, by Representative
Tupa.
Amend printed bill, page 2, line 26, after "PARTY",
insert "OR POLITICAL ORGANIZATION".
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the Calendar
for Third Reading and Final Passage.
HB99-1337 by Representatives
Hagedorn, May, Lee; also Senators Teck, Phillips--Concerning electronic
transactions.
Ordered engrossed and placed on the Calendar for
Third Reading and Final Passage.
HB99-1364 by Representatives
Dean, May, Lee, Fairbank, Mitchell, Alexander, Clapp, Decker,
George, Hefley, Hoppe, Kaufman, Kester, King, Larson, Lawrence,
McKay, McPherson, Miller, Nunez, Paschall, Scott, Sinclair, Smith,
Spence, Spradley, Stengel, Swenson, Taylor, Tool, Webster, Williams
T., Young; also Senators Sullivant, Owen--Concerning the use of
automated vehicle identification devices.
Amendment No. 1, Transportation
& Energy Report, dated April 7, 1999, and placed in member's
bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, April 9, pages
1115-1116.
Amendment No. 2, by Representative
Dean.
Amend printed bill, page 5, line 1, strike "SYSTEM."
and substitute "SYSTEM UNLESS THE DEVICE CREATING THE FLASH
OR ARTIFICIAL LIGHT IS LOCATED AT LEAST TWELVE FEET ABOVE THE
LEVEL OF THE STREET.".
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the Calendar
for Third Reading and Final Passage.
HB99-1166 by Representative
Tochtrop--Concerning personal needs funding for medicaid residents
in nursing care facilities.
Rereferred to the Committee on Appropriations.
On motion of Representative Dean, the remainder of the Special Orders Calendar (HB99-1333, 1349, 1354, 1270) was laid over until April 13, retaining place on Calendar.
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ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT
Passed Second Reading: HB99-1356 amended, 1337,
1364 amended.
Laid over until date indicated retaining place on
Calendar: HB99-1333, 1349, 1354, 1270--April 13, 1999.
Rereferred to Committee indicated:
HB99-1166--Committee on
Appropriations.
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 63 NO 0 EXCUSED 2 ABSENT 0
Alexander Y Allen Y Bacon Y Berry Y Chavez Y Clapp Y Clarke Y Coleman YDean Y Decker Y Fairbank Y Gagliardi Y Gordon Y Gotlieb Y Grossman Y Hagedorn Y | Hefley Y Hoppe Y Johnson Y Kaufman Y Keller Y Kester Y King Y Larson Y Lawrence Y Lee Y Leyba Y Mace Y May Y McElhany Y McKay Y McPherson Y | Miller Y Mitchell E Morrison Y Nuñez Y Paschall Y Pfiffner Y Plant Y Ragsdale Y Saliman Y Scott Y Sinclair Y Smith Y Spence Y Spradley Y Stengel Y Swenson Y | Takis Y Tapia Y Tate Y Taylor Y Tochtrop Y Tool Y Tupa Y Veiga E Vigil Y Webster Y Williams, S. Y Williams, T. Y Windels Y Witwer Y Young Y Zimmerman Y | |||
Mr. Speaker Y |
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SIGNING OF BILLS - RESOLUTIONS - MEMORIALS
The Speaker has signed: HB99-1027, 1061, 1071, 1301, 1310.
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INTRODUCTION OF BILL
First Reading
The following bill was read by title and referred
to the committee indicated:
HB99-1371 by Representative Williams T.; also Senator Owen--Concerning the sale of an individual health benefit plan to a business group of one self-employed applicant.
Committee on Business Affairs & Labor
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INTRODUCTION OF MEMORIAL
The following memorial was read by title and laid
over one day under the rules:
HM99-1002 by Representatives
Tate, Clarke--Memorializing former Representative King Trimble.
WHEREAS, By the Will of Divine Providence, our beloved
former member, the Honorable King Millard Trimble, departed this
life on November 19, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble was born March 27,
1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble was raised in Denver
and attended Manual High School and Colorado State University;
and
WHEREAS, After serving as an assistant United States
attorney in St. Louis, Missouri, Representative Trimble returned
to Denver and began private practice specializing in personal
injury, public finance, and business law; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1970's, Representative Trimble was a member of the 'young Turks', a group of upandcoming black community leaders who challenged the older African-American leadership and is credited for changing the face of Denver politics; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble is a founding member
of the Sam Cary Bar Association, an African-American lawyer's
group; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble served well and faithfully
this state representing District 8 as a member of the Colorado
House of Representatives from 1977 to 1980; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble further served his
community as a member of the Denver City Council, but chose to
cut his term short to care for his wife who was being treated
for breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble served the remainder
of his life as cocounsel on bond issues for DIA in conjunction
with his private practice; and
WHEREAS, Representative Trimble served the people
of Colorado as an inspirational civic leader, organizer, and strategist;
and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that we, the members of the
Sixtysecond General Assembly, pay tribute to the years of
dedicated public service by Representative Trimble and express
our deep regret and sorrow occasioned by his death; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives
of the Sixtysecond General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
That, in the death of King Trimble, the people of
the State of Colorado have lost an outstanding citizen and a devoted
public servant and that we, the members of the House of Representatives
of the Sixtysecond General Assembly, do hereby extend our
deep and heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family and pay
tribute to a man who served his community and the State of Colorado
well and faithfully.
Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Memorial be sent to his wife, Dixie Lee, his son Omari, his mother Dorothy Peacock and brother Ralph Peacock of Denver, and his sister Effie Smith of Illinois.
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LAY OVER OF CALENDAR ITEMS
On motion of Representative Dean, the following items
on the Calendar were laid over until April 13, retaining place
on Calendar:
Consideration of General Orders--HCR99-1001, HB99-1194, 1129, SB99-161, 039, 022, 004, HB99-1095, 1245, SB99-216, HB99-1074, 1115, 1168, 1235, 1237, 1260, 1270, 1338, 1350.
Consideration of Conference Committee Reports--SB99-011, HB991160.
Consideration of Resolutions--HJR99-1016, SJR99-020, 023, HJR991019, 1020, 1023, 1027, SJR99-026, 027.
Consideration of Senate Amendments--HB99-1159,
1204, 1234, 1253, 1268, 1288, 1108, 1171, 1175, 1218, 1239, 1294.
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On motion of Representative Dean, the House adjourned
until 9:00 a.m., April 13, 1999.
Approved:
RUSSELL GEORGE,
Speaker
Attest:
JUDITH RODRIGUE,
Chief Clerk