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S_BLT_2024A 02/20/2024 02:05:31 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/20/2024
Attendance
Baisley *
Coleman *
Ginal *
Liston X
Sullivan X
Hinrichsen X
Danielson X
Time 02:05:31 PM to 03:44:53 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Danielson
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Securities Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB24-075 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 24-Securities Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:05:43 PM  
Tung Chan, Securities
Commissioner, introduced the appointees to the Securities Board, Elizabeth
Karpinski Vonne and Gary DeWaal. The appointment letter may be found in
Attachment A. The applications and resumes are available at the State Archives.
02:08:31 PM  
Ms. Karpinski Vonne
introduced herself and discussed her professional experience and interest
in continuing to serve on the board. Mr. DeWaal introduced himself and
discussed his professional experience and interest in continuing to serve
on the board.


02:10:54 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Elizabeth Karpinski Vonne, Gary DeWaal to the Securities Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Excused
Ginal Excused
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-075 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:11:04 PM  
Senators Rodriguez
and Priola introduced Senate Bill 24-075, concerning transportation network
companies.  The bill requires transportation network companies to
develop deactivation policies and make various disclosures to drivers and
customers. They distributed Amendment L.001 to the committee (Attachment
B) and responded to questions from the committee.

02:13:22 PM  
Ms. Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.
02:23:23 PM  
Sandra Parker-Murray,
representing Colorado Independent Drivers United (CIDU), testified in support
of the bill.
02:27:25 PM  
Mr. Moshe Yahudah, representing CIDU-CWA Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.
02:29:59 PM  
Mr. Abraham Brennan, representing CIDU - CWA Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.
02:32:42 PM  
Sophie Mariam, representing
the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.
02:35:25 PM  
Ms. Samantha Dalal,
representing CIDU, testified in support of the bill.
02:38:27 PM  
Mr. Issouf Toe, representing
CIDU-CWA Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.
02:40:29 PM  

Mr. Karim Sawadogo, representing CIDU-CWA LOCAL 7777, testified in support of the bill.

02:43:17 PM  
Ms. Mariam responded to questions from the committee.
02:45:25 PM  
Mr. Barry Gurule, representing CIDU-CWA Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.
02:51:47 PM  
Mr. Shoeb Babu, representing CIDU-ceased local 7777, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:07 PM  
Mr. Erick Ametefe, representing CIDU-CWA Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.
02:55:01 PM  
Aaliyah Berry, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.
02:57:56 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:03:14 PM  
Mr. Steven Lustig,
representing CIDU, testified in support of the bill.
03:07:25 PM  
Mar Galvez Seminario, representing Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.
03:09:00 PM  
Nichole Foster, representing Jobs with Justice, testified in support of the bill.
03:11:32 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:14:08 PM  
Mr. Jon Walker, representing
Lyft Inc., testified in opposition to the bill.
03:17:57 PM  
Mr. Harry Hartfield, representing Uber, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:20:36 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:23:09 PM  
Ms. Kjersten Forseth, representing CO AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.
03:23:10 PM  
Additional written
testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
C.
03:30:16 PM  
The sponsors discussed amendment L.001.


03:38:24 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Liston
Sullivan
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:38:42 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
03:41:24 PM  
Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


03:44:42 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-075, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley No
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Liston No
Sullivan Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:44:53 PM   The committee adjourned.






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