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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Date |
03/02/2022 |
| Attendance |
| Kolker |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Woodward |
* |
| Coleman |
X |
| Rodriguez |
X |
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| Time |
01:33:54 PM to 02:49:56 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Rodriguez |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB22-1099 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB22-1073 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB22-130 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hConf 22-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board |
Committee Discussion Only |
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HB22-1099 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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01:34:15 PM |
Senators Zenzinger and Woodward introduced House Bill 22-1099, concerning online third party sellers. The bill requires mandatory disclosures by high-volume third-party sellers utilizing online marketplaces.
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01:38:08 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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01:46:28 PM |
Jeff Riester, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.
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01:47:05 PM |
Danny Katz, representing the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, testified in support of the bill.
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01:50:08 PM |
Mr. Riester responded to questions from the committee.
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01:51:53 PM |
David Ternus, representing Walgreens, testified in support of the bill.
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01:53:52 PM |
Alex Baker, representing the Adams and Broomfield District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill.
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01:57:49 PM |
Adam Burg, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.
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02:00:34 PM |
Mr. Baker responded to questions from the committee.
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02:02:45 PM |
Jamie Bourne, representing The Home Depot, testified in support of the bill.
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02:05:33 PM |
Chris Howes, representing
the Colorado Retail Council, testified in support of the bill. He
responded to questions from the committee.
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02:05:34 PM |
Additional written testimony that was submitted to the committee for consideration is provided as Attachment A.
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02:11:10 PM |
Senator Zenzinger made comments about the testimony.
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02:12:07 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1099 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 22-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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02:14:10 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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02:14:46 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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02:16:07 PM |
Paul Tauriello, Director of the Division of Workers' Compensation, introduced the appointees to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board.
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02:17:28 PM |
Megan Strong, Allison
Miles, and Maria Gonzalez, appointees to the Workers' Compensation Cost
Containment Board, came to the table. The appointment letters may
be found in Attachments B and C. Their applications and resumes are
available at the State Archives. The appointees discussed their professional
experience and interest in serving on the board.
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02:25:16 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Maria Gonzalez, Megan Strong, and Allison Miles to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1073 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:25:46 PM |
Senator Donovan introduced
House Bill 22-1073, concerning funeral establishment and crematory inspection.
The bill authorizes the Director of the Division of Professions and Occupations
to have inspectors enter the premises of registered funeral establishments
and crematories in response to complaints or suspected violations. The
sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
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02:30:30 PM |
Karen McGovern, representing the Division of Professions and Occupations, testified in support of the bill.
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02:35:31 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1073 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-130 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:35:44 PM |
Senators Hansen and
Rankin introduced Senate Bill 22-130, concerning state entity authority
for public private partnerships. The bill requires the Department of Personnel
and Administration to develop and oversee a process by which certain state
entities may enter into public-private partnerships. The sponsors
distributed Amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments D and E).
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02:41:15 PM |
Nicole Riehl, representing Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, testified in support of the bill.
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02:41:31 PM |
Josh Wilkens, representing Johnson Controls, testified in support of the bill.
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02:44:48 PM |
Senator Hansen explained
Amendment L.001.
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02:48:09 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Woodward |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:48:11 PM |
Senator Hansen explained
Amendment L.002.
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02:48:49 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Woodward |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:49:24 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-130, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 22-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board - Committee Discussion Only
| 02:49:56 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
