3FBA91C35636F5768725828000068FFC Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Fields and Senator Donovan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1001 to the committee. The bill creates a paid family leave program under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Colorado employees will pay a monthly premium on their wages collected by employers through a payroll deduction. This premium funds a family medical leave benefit that may be taken concurrently with federal family leave. Eligible employees may collect a benefit for up to 12 weeks to care for a family member or designated person.

Kris Garcia, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Natalie Wood, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment S].

Erin Bennett Leighton, representing Moms Rising, testified in support of the bill.

Hunter Railey, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.

Adam Alleman, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Debra Brown, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley Wheeland, representing the Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Greenfield, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment T].

Emily Alvez, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Judith Marquez, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life of Colorado, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment U].

Chenoah Sinclair, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Nicholas Colglazier, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified against the bill.

Senators Fields and Donovan wrapped up their presentation of the bill.