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S_BLT_2024A 03/26/2024 02:00:47 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 03/26/2024
Attendance
Baisley X
Coleman *
Ginal X
Liston *
Sullivan X
Hinrichsen X
Danielson X
Time 02:00:47 PM to 04:26:14 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Danielson
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-169 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB24-173 Amended, referred to Senate Finance
HB24-1011 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

SB24-169 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:01:09 PM  
Senator Exum introduced
Senate Bill 24-169, concerning categorization of state employee firefighters
in PERA.  The bill increases PERA contribution for additional firefighter
management personnel.
02:02:50 PM  
Mr. Mike Morgan,
representing the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department
of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions
from the committee.


02:08:50 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-169 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-173 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance

02:08:55 PM  
The committee took
a recess.
02:09:34 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:17:21 PM  
Senators Roberts
and Gardner introduced Senate Bill 24-173, concerning funeral homes regulation.
 The bill requires the Department of Regulatory Agencies to regulate
certain mortuary science occupations.  Senator Roberts distributed
Amendments L.001, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments A through D).
02:18:50 PM  
Ms. Patty Salazar,
representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support
of the bill.
02:23:22 PM  
Ms. Abby Swoveland, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:26:53 PM  
Shelia Canfield Jones, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:29:00 PM  
Aaron Kucharik, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:31:49 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:34:45 PM  
Danielle McCarthy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:43:15 PM  
Ms. Katherine Hope
Burger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:46:53 PM  
Blanca Eberhardt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:48:23 PM  
Ms. Mary Simons, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:53:59 PM  
Ms. Faith Haug, representing the Arapahoe Community College Mortuary Science Program, testified in support of the bill.
02:56:46 PM  
Ms. Dalene Paull, representing The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, testified in support of the bill.
02:59:09 PM  
Javan Jones, representing the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:05:48 PM  
Ms. Crystina Page, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:08:32 PM  
Ms. Samantha Naranjo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:11:49 PM  
Mr. Jon Rettig Sr, representing the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, testified in support of the bill.
03:15:49 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:22:51 PM  
Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing Service Corporation International, testified to amend the bill.
03:25:29 PM  
Nick Hodgdon, representing Funeral Director’s Services, testified to amend the bill.
03:29:12 PM  
Mr. Sam Delp, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill.
03:33:00 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:33:01 PM  
Additional written
comments that were provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
E.
03:36:11 PM  
Senator Roberts distributed
Amendments L.005 and L.006 (Attachments F and G).


03:43:44 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:44:09 PM  
Senator Roberts responded
to questions from the committee regarding Amendment L.002.


03:44:50 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:45:08 PM  
Senator Roberts discussed
the purpose of Amendment L.003. He responded to questions from the committee.


03:47:07 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:47:24 PM  
Senator Roberts explained the purpose of Amendment L.004.
03:47:38 PM  
Committee discussion ensued.


03:51:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston Excused
Sullivan No
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:52:24 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:52:43 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:52:58 PM  
Senator Roberts made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
03:57:17 PM  
Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


03:59:02 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-173, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1011 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
03:59:17 PM  

Senators Marchman and Cutter introduced House Bill 24-1011, concerning mortgage servicers.  The bill adds certain requirements for mortgage services related to the disclosure and disbursement of funds to a borrower, and creates a new civil cause of action.  The sponsors distributed Amendment L.005 (Attachment H).
04:00:09 PM  
Mr. Bennett, representing
themself, spoke in opposition to the bill.
04:06:14 PM  
Ms. Tawnya Somauroo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
04:08:08 PM  
Martha Fulford, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.
04:11:28 PM  
Ms. Judi Kern, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
04:16:14 PM  
Ms. Betty Knecht, representing the Colorado Mortgage Lenders Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
04:16:22 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
04:16:23 PM  
Additional written
comments that were provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
I.
04:21:17 PM  
Senator Cutter explained
the purpose of Amendment L.005.


04:22:35 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:22:51 PM  
Senator Cutter made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


04:26:03 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1011, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:26:14 PM   The committee adjourned.






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