J_ECLC_2021A 01/12/2021 02:03:34 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Date 01/12/2021 Attendance Esgar E Fenberg X Holbert X McKean X Garnett X Garcia X Time 02:03:34 PM to 04:15:26 PM Place Old State Library This Meeting was called to order by Garcia This Report was prepared by Rachel Kurtz-Phelan Hearing Items Action Taken hSession Management Pursuant to Joint Rule 44 Committee Discussion Only hSafety Protocols Committee Discussion Only hJoint Committees of Reference SMART Act Hearings Committee Discussion Only hPublic Remote Participation Committee Discussion Only hLetter from the Executive Committee Regarding Staff, Aide, and Intern Pay Committee Discussion Only Session Management Pursuant to Joint Rule 44 - Committee Discussion Only 02:04:09 PM President Garcia, Chair, called the meeting to orde and reviewed the meeting agenda. Majority Leader Fenberg discussed the proposed session plan pursuant to Joint Rule 44, and reviewed the plan for the first week of the legislative session after convening on January 13, 2021. The committee spoke about bill deadlines, early bills, and possible changes to Joint Rule 44, 02:09:53 PM The committee discussed Joint Rule 44 as it currently stands, what changes to the rule may be necessary, and whether changes to other house, senate, and joint rules are necessary. Committee discussion ensued. 02:17:08 PM The committee discussed the impact of Joint Rule 44 on the rules of each chamber. Sharon Eubanks, Director, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to answer questions from the committee. 02:35:37 PM The committee discussed whether a revision of Joint Rule 44 would suspend Senate Rule 1. Director Eubanks continued to answer questions from the committee. 02:42:55 PM The committee continued to discuss proposed changes to Joint Rule 44. Director Eubanks continued to answer questions from the committee. The committee discussed a change to Joint Rule 44 pertaining to the authority of the Chief Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate. Safety Protocols - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/0D62ED54CC9E...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 03:15:12 PM The committee discussed the updated safety protocols for the General Assembly, which can be found as Attachment A. The committee discussed protocols for ensuring safe operations during the upcoming session. Joint Committees of Reference SMART Act Hearings - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/9B77801125CD...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf 03:21:13 PM Elizabeth Burger, Deputy Director, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to speak about the State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART Act) hearings. The committee discussed whether to allow remote participation by members and presenters from departments during the SMART Act hearings, and what to do about the statutory deadlines for conducting the hearings. A copy of bill LLS No. 21-0706 was distributed to the committee for review (Attachment B). Committee members made comments about whether to conduct the SMART Act hearings using a fully remote or hybrid model and the interplay of remote versus in-person public testimony. 03:32:01 PM Ms. Burger answered questions from the committee. Director Eubanks came back to the table to answer questions from the committee. Committee discussion on the details of the draft bill and the proposed SMART Act hearing schedule continued. Public Remote Participation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/6A4CB2A3E3AD...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 03:45:43 PM Director Mullis came back to the table to discuss remote participation by the public during the legislative session. She distributed a document summarizing several remote public testimony in committees of reference scenarios (Attachment C). Director Mullis outlined the different options for remote participation and the associated costs of each, and answered questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued about the various options and timing. Letter from the Executive Committee Regarding Staff, Aide, and Intern Pay - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/55567D7EE447...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 04:07:33 PM The committee discussed a draft letter regarding staff, aide, and intern pay, which can be found as Attachment D. Committee members made comments about the letter. 04:15:26 PM The committee adjourned.
