S_SA_2017A 03/08/2017 Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
| Date: | 03/08/2017 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 01:33 PM to 03:55 PM |
Court
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Fenberg
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| Place: | SCR 357 |
Sonnenberg
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Marble
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Scott
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| Senator Scott | |||
| This Report was prepared by | |||
| Julia Jackson | |||
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| HB17-1102 SB17-071 |
Postponed Indefinitely Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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01:34 PM -- HB17-1102
Senator Coram, sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1102 to the committee. The reengrossed bill prohibits the nuisance exhibition of motor vehicle exhaust, known as coal rolling, in a manner that would harass and obstruct the view of another driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian. Violators commit a Class A traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $100.
Senator Coram played a short video on the issue of coal rolling. Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Coram.
01:48 PM -- RJ Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill. Committee members discussed the bill with Mr. Hicks and Senator Coram.
01:57 PM -- Ed Levereng, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
01:58 PM -- Lt. Craig Horton, representing the City of Fort Collins, testified in support of the bill. Lt. Horton responded to committee member questions.
02:06 PM -- Suzanne Trask, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:11 PM -- Phil von Hake, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:14 PM -- Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.
02:17 PM -- Chris Johnson, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill on behalf of La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith.
02:18 PM -- Chris Johnson, representing Bike Fort Collins and Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:20 PM -- Doug Decker, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, made himself available for committee member questions.
02:21 PM -- Councilman Bob Overbeck, representing the city of Fort Collins, testified in support of the bill.
02:23 PM -- Bryan Melonis, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:26 PM
Mr. Decker and Mr. Hicks returned to the table to answer committee member questions.
02:35 PM -- Anthony Drees, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:39 PM
Amendments L.002 (Attachment A) and L.003 (Attachment B) were distributed to the committee. Jennifer Berman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, discussed amendment L.003 with the committee.
17SenateState0308AttachA.pdf 17SenateState0308AttachB.pdf
| BILL: | HB17-1102 | |
| TIME: | 02:42:01 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Fenberg
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Sonnenberg
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Marble
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Scott
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:42 PM
Ms. Berman discussed amendment L.002.
| BILL: | HB17-1102 | |
| TIME: | 02:42:53 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Fenberg
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Sonnenberg
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Marble
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Scott
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:43 PM
Senator Coram wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Coram.
| BILL: | HB17-1102 | |
| TIME: | 02:54:40 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1102, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB17-1102 | |
| TIME: | 02:55:06 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 17-1102 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Marble
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:55 PM -- SB17-071
Senator Tate, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-071, concerning reductions in early voting period requirements for voter service and polling centers used in general elections. The committee heard testimony on the bill on February 22, 2017. Senator Tate discussed amendment L.030 (Attachment C), which is a strike-below amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachC.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:04:58 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.030 (Attachment C). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Fenberg
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Sonnenberg
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Marble
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Scott
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:06 PM
Senator Tate discussed amendment L.031 (Attachment D) and amendment L.033 (Attachment E). Committee members discussed the amendments with Senator Tate.
17SenateState0308AttachD.pdf 17SenateState0308AttachE.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:12:36 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.031 (Attachment D). The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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Yes
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YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:13:15 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.033 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Fenberg
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Sonnenberg
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Marble
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Scott
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:15 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.036 (Attachment F). Committee members and Senator Tate discussed the amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachF.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:21:20 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.036 (Attachment F). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:22 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.037 (Attachment G). Committee members and Senator Tate commented on the amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachG.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:26:58 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.037 (Attachment G). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:27 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.045 (Attachment H). Committee members and Senator Tate commented on the amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachH.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:31:44 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.045 (Attachment H). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:32 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.043 (Attachment I). Committee members and Senator Tate commented on the amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachI.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:36:18 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.043 (Attachment I). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:36 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.035 (Attachment J). Senator Tate commented on the amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachJ.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:39:16 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.035 (Attachment J). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:40 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.039 (Attachment K). Senator Tate commented on the amendment.
17SenateState0308AttachK.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:41:16 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.039 (Attachment K). The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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03:41 PM
Senator Fenberg presented amendment L.044 (Attachment L). Senator Tate and committee members discussed the amendment with Senator Fenberg.
17SenateState0308AttachL.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:46:14 PM | |
| MOVED: | Fenberg | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.044 (Attachment L). The motion failed on a 2-2 vote, with 1 member excused. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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No
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Marble
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Excused
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Scott
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE
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03:51 PM
Senator Tate wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.
| BILL: | SB17-071 | |
| TIME: | 03:54:33 PM | |
| MOVED: | Sonnenberg | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-071, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Court
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Marble
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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03:55 PM
The committee adjourned.