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S_BLT_2024A 04/09/2024 02:10:14 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 04/09/2024
Attendance
Baisley X
Coleman X
Ginal E
Liston X
Sullivan X
Hinrichsen X
Danielson *
Time 02:10:14 PM to 03:08:14 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Danielson
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Board Of Directors Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 24-Uninsured Employer Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB24-151 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1293 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 24-Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Board Of Directors - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:10:26 PM  
Mr. Andrew Feinstein,
Eric Hiraga, and Ramona Martinez, appointees to the Metropolitan Major
League Baseball Stadium District board, came to the table.The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment A. Their applications and resumes are
available at the State Archives. The appointees introduced themselves and
discussed their professional experience and interest in serving on the
board.
02:14:20 PM  
The appointees responded to questions from the committee.


02:16:21 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Ramona Martinez, Andrew Feinstein, and Eric Hiraga to the Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Excused
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 24-Uninsured Employer Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:17:43 PM  
Amy Kingston, Division
of Workers Compensation, introduced the appointees to the Uninsured Employer
Board. Shelley Dodge and Lindsay Erskine came to the table.  The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment B. Their applications and resumes are
available at the State Archives.  The appointees discussed their professional
experience and interest in serving on the board.


02:23:44 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Shelley Dodge and Lindsay Erskine to the Uninsured Employer Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Excused
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1293 - Lay Over



SB24-151 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:27:41 PM  
Senators Roberts
and Lundeen introduced Senate Bill 24-151, concerning telecommunications
security. The bill prohibits telecommunications providers from using certain
equipment in critical infrastructure. The sponsors distributed Amendments
L.003, L.005, and L.006 (Attachments C, D, and E). They responded to questions
from the committee.
02:31:20 PM  
Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing Viaero Wireless, testified in support of the bill.
02:36:21 PM  
Jeremy Schupbach,
representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the
bill.
02:37:57 PM  
Dr. Jacqueline Deal, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:39:06 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:43:01 PM  
Mr. Tim Coleman,
representing the Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified to amend
the bill.
02:46:49 PM  
Carrie Hackenberger,
representing the Colorado Telecommunications Association, testified in
opposition to the bill.
02:46:50 PM  
Additional written
testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
F.
02:48:49 PM  
Senator Roberts explained
the purpose of Amendment L.003.


02:52:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal Excused
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:52:08 PM  
Senator Lundeen explained
the purpose of Amendment L.005


02:55:05 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal Excused
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:55:23 PM  
Senator Lundeen explained
the purpose of Amendment L.006


02:55:39 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal Excused
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:56:17 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


02:59:13 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-151, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Excused
Liston Yes
Sullivan No
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1293 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:59:32 PM  
Senator Kolker introduced
House Bill 24-1293, concerning voluntary payroll deductions for state employees.
The bill allows the state to offer voluntary benefits, which an employee
may opt into by contributing a portion of their salary.
03:00:09 PM  
The sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
03:02:02 PM  
Mr. Tobin Follenweider, representing Department of Personnel & Administration, was available to answer committee questions.
03:05:31 PM  
Senator Kolker made closing comments on the bill.


03:08:03 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1293 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Excused
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:08:14 PM   The committee adjourned.






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