116E9DA0E9C388258725881A00727151 Hearing Summary

Representative McCormick, bill sponsor, introduced HB22-1308. This bill creates the Agricultural Workforce Services Program in the Department of Agriculture. The program consists of an online resource portal for agricultural employees and employers and a grant program for workplace improvements or changes to comply with labor and workplace standards.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Kathleen Curry, representing Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Dan Waldvogle, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill and distributed a fact sheet to the committee members (Attachment B). Mr. Waldvolge and Mr. Beezley responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Kyler Brown, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Vincent responded to questions from the committee.

Representative McCormick spoke about amendment L.001 (Attachment C).

Representative McCormick gave final comments on the bill.

Committee members made final comments on the bill.