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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