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H_BUS_2024A 03/20/2024 09:55:13 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
Date 03/20/2024
Attendance
Armagost X
Clifford X
English *
Frizell *
Lieder X
Lindstedt *
Lynch X
Mabrey *
Mauro X
Ricks X
Amabile X
Time 09:55:13 AM to 01:26:00 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Amabile
This Report was prepared by Matthu Beck
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1360 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB24-1260 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1365 Amended, referred to House Finance
SB24-155 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB24-1360 - Amended, referred to House Finance

09:56:36 AM  
Representatives Clifford
and Ortiz, prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1360 regarding
the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office. Handouts were distributed to
the committee (Attachments A and B).
10:06:58 AM  
Ms. Julie Reiskin,
representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support
of the bill. Benjamin Teevan, representing Craig Hospital, testified in
support of the bill. Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado,
testified in support of the bill. Ms. Hanni Raley, representing The Arc
of Aurora, testified in support of the bill.
10:13:47 AM  
Joe Barela, representing
the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of
the bill. Kenneth Maestas, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, representing the Office of
the Lieutenant Governor, testified in support of the bill. Mark Simon,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Molly Kirkham,
representing Speaking For Ourselves Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Ian Mcmahon, representing the Colorado Department of Human Services
(DHS), was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Yolanda Webb, representing
DHS, was available to answer committee questions. Members of the panel
answered questions from members of the committee. Written testimony was
submitted to the committee (Attachment C).
10:31:41 AM  
Representative Ortiz
explained amendments L.001 (Attachment D) and L.002 (Attachment E).


10:32:51 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Clifford
Seconded Mauro
Armagost
Clifford
English
Frizell
Lieder
Lindstedt
Lynch
Mabrey
Mauro
Ricks
Amabile
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:33:09 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Clifford
Seconded Mauro
Armagost
Clifford
English
Frizell
Lieder
Lindstedt
Lynch
Mabrey
Mauro
Ricks
Amabile
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:33:10 AM  
Representatives Clifford and Ortiz gave closing remarks on House Bill 24-1360.

Members of the committee gave closing comments on the bill.


10:39:41 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1360, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Clifford
Seconded Frizell
Armagost Yes
Clifford Yes
English Yes
Frizell Yes
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Lynch Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Ricks Yes
Amabile Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1260 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

10:39:50 AM  
Majority Leader Duran
and Representative Hernandez presented House Bill 24-1260 regarding prohibitions
against employee discipline.
10:57:18 AM  
Mr. Alejo Gonzalez,
representing SEIU, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bradley Kurtz,
representing Workers United, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Richard
Rosenblatt, representing Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Andrew Gutman, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, representing Together Colorado, testified
in support of the bill. Members of the panel answered questions from members
of the committee.
11:11:24 AM  
Rachel Beck, representing
the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
Carly West, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Lucia Padilla, representing Colorado Mountain
College, testified to amend the bill. Kate Mowry, representing the Colorado
Civil Justice League, testified in opposition to the bill. Members of the
panel answered questions from members of the committee.
11:20:31 AM  
Ms. Melissa Benjamin,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Larson Ross,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dennis Dougherty,
representing Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Coraline
Drivick, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Joana
Letourneau, representing Eldora Ski Patrol Union, testified in support
of the bill. Members of the panel answered questions from members of the
committee.
11:44:29 AM  
Ms. Erin Meschke,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Alison Morgan,
representing the Colorado Bankers Association, testified in opposition
to the bill. David Dazlich , representing the Colorado Springs Chamber
& EDC, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jim Paretti, representing
the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:53:00 AM  
Mr. Seth Ford, representing
the Department of Personnel & Administration, testified to amend the
bill. Elizabeth Haskell, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified
to amend the bill. Rachel Amspoker, representing the Colorado Association
of School Boards, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Janelle Ramsel, representing
Regis University, testified to amend the bill. Members of the panel answered
questions from members of the committee.
12:03:55 PM  
David Seligman, representing
Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sophie Mariam, representing
the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Len
Harris, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kayla
Kollmann, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Members
of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.



Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment F).
12:19:00 PM  
Majority Leader Duran
and Representative Hernandez presented amendment L.004 (Attachment G) and
responded to questions from the committee.


12:21:14 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Ricks
Seconded Mauro
Armagost
Clifford
English
Frizell
Lieder
Lindstedt
Lynch
Mabrey
Mauro
Ricks
Amabile
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:21:43 PM  
Representative Hernandez
explained amendment L.005 (Attachment H).


12:22:12 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Ricks
Seconded Lieder
Armagost
Clifford
English
Frizell
Lieder
Lindstedt
Lynch
Mabrey
Mauro
Ricks
Amabile
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:22:30 PM  
Majority Leader Duran
explained amendment L.006 (Attachment I).


12:23:23 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Ricks
Seconded English
Armagost
Clifford
English
Frizell
Lieder
Lindstedt
Lynch
Mabrey
Mauro
Ricks
Amabile
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:23:48 PM  
Representative Hernandez and Majority Leader Duran gave closing remarks on House Bill 24-1260.

Members of the committee gave closing remarks.


12:33:49 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1260, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Ricks
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Clifford Yes
English Yes
Frizell No
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Lynch No
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Ricks Yes
Amabile Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1365 - Amended, referred to House Finance

12:36:57 PM  
Representatives Soper
and Lukens, prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1365 regarding
the opportunity now grant program and tax credit.



A handout was
distributed to the committee (Attachment J).
12:42:22 PM  
Ms. Eve Lieberman,
representing Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified
in support of the bill. Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber
of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Katie Zaback, representing
Colorado Succeeds, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Duane Nava, representing
the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.
Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.
12:51:23 PM  
Mr. Lee Wheeler-Berliner,
representing the Colorado Workforce Development Council, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Drea Modugno, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of
Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jeff Barratt, representing
the Associated General Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of
the bill. Mr. Jason Gaulden, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Esther van Mourik, representing the Department of Revenue,
was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Gary Arnold, representing
Local 208, testified in support of the bill.



Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment K).
01:06:24 PM  
Representative Lukens
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment L).


01:06:50 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Ricks
Seconded Lindstedt
Armagost
Clifford
English
Frizell
Lieder
Lindstedt
Lynch
Mabrey
Mauro
Ricks
Amabile
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:07:01 PM  
Representatives Lukens
and Soper gave closing remarks on House Bill 24-1365. Members of the committee
gave closing remarks.


01:09:17 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1365, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Ricks
Seconded Mauro
Armagost Yes
Clifford Yes
English Yes
Frizell Yes
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Lynch Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Ricks Yes
Amabile Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-155 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:09:22 PM  
Representative Marvin opened on Senate Bill 24-155 regarding payments of family and medical leave benefits.
01:10:31 PM  
Caitlin Adams, representing
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. David Gallivan , representing Colorado Department of flavor and
Employment, was available to answer committee questions. Kaitlin Altone,
representing 9to5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Lindsey Vigoda,
representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.
Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.
01:24:20 PM  
Representative Marvin gave closing remarks on Senate Bill 24-155.


01:25:51 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-155 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Ricks
Seconded Clifford
Armagost Yes
Clifford Yes
English Yes
Frizell Yes
Lieder Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Lynch Yes
Mabrey Excused
Mauro Yes
Ricks Yes
Amabile Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:26:00 PM   The committee adjourned.






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