CF933F9B269463088725883000804654 Hearing Summary

Representatives Kipp and Holtorf, prime sponsors, presented HB 22-1383, concerning increasing the workforce by removing barriers to employment opportunities for juveniles. Representative Kipp explained the effect of the bill. Representative Holtorf further explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.

Elise Logemann, representing the ACLU of Colorado, testified on HB 22-1383 from an "amend" position.

Josh Gaines, representing the Council of State Governments Justice Center, testified on the bill from a neutral position.

Rhonda Mickelson, representing the Colorado Camps Network, testified on the bill from an "amend" position. Discussion ensued regarding some forthcoming amendments.

Ms. Logemann responded to questions regarding employer access of criminal records under the bill. Discussion followed regarding employers potentially finding out about prospective employee criminal activity through Internet searches.

The committee considered L.001 (Attachment F).

Representative Kipp explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment G).

Representative Holtorf explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment H).

Representatives Kipp and Holtorf provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1383. The committee discussed the merits of the legislation.

Ms. Logemann returned to respond to questions regarding the ability of employers to discover certain information about potential employees under the bill. Discussion ensued on this point. Larry Hudson, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, provided input on this issue and amendments that address it. Committee members returned to making closing remarks on HB 22-1383.