B6D805D69CE5AD03872584FE00710F6F Hearing Summary

Members of the Joint Budget Committee came to the table to discuss the budget requests for FY 2020-21 for the departments overseen by the Joint Business Committee.

A copy of the budget briefing summary document can be found here: http://leg.colorado.gov/publications/fy-2020-21-staff-budget-briefing-su...

Senator Moreno began with an overview of the budget requests for the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, which begin on page 27 of the summary document.

Members of the JBC responded to committee questions regarding funding for the Minority Business Office.

Senator Moreno continued with an overview of the budget requests for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, which begin on page 73 of the summary document.

Senator Moreno continued with an overview of the budget requests for the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration, which begin on page 93 of the summary document.

Senator Moreno responded to questions from the committee regarding the funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the state and the department's request regarding the decrease in postage spending.

Finally, Senator Moreno discussed the budget requests for the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, which begin on page 110 of the summary document.

Senator Moreno responded to questions from the committee regarding the pipeline safety budget request. Committee discussion ensued.