O_HWH_2024A 12/20/2024 10:13:21 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGOTHER COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE WORKPLACE HARASSMENT Date 12/20/2024 Attendance Bacon X Bradfield X Frizell X Martinez X McCormick X Armagost X Time 10:13:21 AM to 11:38:50 AM Place HCR 0112 This Meeting was called to order by Armagost This Report was prepared by Elizabeth Burger Hearing Items Action Taken hOpening Remarks and Review of Committee Procedures Committee Discussion Only hExecutive Session Executive Session hCommittee Discussion Motions Approved Opening Remarks and Review of Committee Procedures - Committee Discussion Only 10:14:23 AM Representative Armagost gave opening remarks regarding committee procedures. Mr. Ben FitzSimons gave opening remarks regarding the committee's purpose and charge. The committee previously met on July 10, 2024. At that meeting, the committee directed Mr. FitzSimons to hire a third-party investigator to investigate a complaint filed under the General Assembly's Workplace Harassment Policy. Mr. FitzSimons explained the process for today's meeting, and actions he would take depending upon the committee's findings. Mr. FitzSimons explained the confidentiality requirements of the General Assembly's Workplace Harassment Policy, and noted that the committee is permitted by statute to conduct its work in executive session. 10:17:37 AM Rep. McCormick asked about the range of possible corrective actions the committee could recommend. Mr. FitzSimons noted that the available options depends upon the person's particular role in the branch. Executive Session - Executive Session 10:18:54 AM Rep. Armagost noted that the committee is permitted to enter executive session. 10:20:22 AM Motion I move that the House Workplace Harassment Committee meet in executive session in accordance with Section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(III) for the purpose of matters related to House Rule 25 (f.5) (3) pertaining to the General Assembly’s workplace harassment policy. Moved McCormick Seconded Frizell Bacon Yes Bradfield Yes Frizell Yes Martinez Yes McCormick Yes Armagost Yes YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 10:21:23 AM The committee entered executive session. Committee Discussion - Motions Approved 11:34:59 AM The committee ended executive session. Representative Armagost invited members of the committee to comment. 11:36:22 AM Motion Do not see enough evidence to substantiate that the Workplace Harassment Policy was violated and that we have concerns that fall outside of the Workplace Harassment Committee. Moved McCormick Seconded Frizell Bacon Yes Bradfield Excused Frizell Yes Martinez Yes McCormick Yes Armagost Yes YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 11:37:08 AM Motion Instruct Mr. FitzSimons to follow up with complainant to offer potential other options. Moved McCormick Seconded Frizell Bacon Yes Bradfield Excused Frizell Yes Martinez Yes McCormick Yes Armagost Yes YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 11:38:05 AM Motion Instruct Mr. FitzSimons to inform House Leadership as to concerns that fall outside of the House Workplace Harassment Committee regarding workplace expectations Moved McCormick Seconded Frizell Bacon Yes Bradfield Excused Frizell Yes Martinez Yes McCormick Yes Armagost Yes YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 11:38:07 AM The committee concluded its business. 11:38:50 AM The committee adjourned.
