S_BLT_2024A 04/25/2024 11:43:58 AM Committee Summary

Senator Marchman introduced House Bill 24-1220, concerning workers' compensation disability benefits. The bill increases the cap on benefits for certain workers' compensation claims.

Stephan Marsh, representing the Workers' Compensation Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Marchman made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Senator Fields introduced House Bill 24-1344, concerning the sunset report for the State Plumbing Board.  The bill continues the board in the Department of Regulatory Agencies for eight years until September 1, 2032. The bill makes several changes to the program including changing board appointment requirements, modifying the scope of practice regarding water conditioning systems, updating grounds for discipline, modernizing program operations, and making licenses issued between March 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 valid for three years.

Sean Wyatt, representing Plumbers Local 3, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

The sponsor distributed and explained Amendment L.006 (Attachment A).

The committee took a recess.

The committee came back to order.

Jody Shadduck-McNally, representing Larimer County, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Mark Pfaffinger, representing Larimer County, testified in support of the bill.

Chad Crager, representing the City of Fort Collins, testified in support of the bill.

Sean Dougherty, representing the Colorado Association of Realtors, testified to amend the bill.

Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Michael Mcreynolds, representing the Office of Information Technology and Colorado Broadband Office, was available to answer committee questions.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

The commmittee took a recess.

The committee came back to order.

Senator Hansen explained the purpose of Amendment L.010.

Senator Hansen made comments on the merits of the amendment.

The committee took a recess.

The committee came back to order.

Senators Hansen and Mullica introduced House Bill 24-1381, concerning the sunset report for the division of financial services. The bill continues the regulation of credit unions, savings and loan associations, and life care institutions through September 1, 2039.

Mr. Brian Holst, representing Elevations Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Katie March, representing Colorado's Credit Unions, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. John Ruby, representing Bellco Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Dennis Paul, representing Elevations Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Senator Priola introduced House Bill 24-1129, concerning delivery network companies. The bill requires delivery network companies to develop driver deactivation policies and make various disclosures to drivers and customers.

Ms. Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Sophie Mariam, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kareem Sawadogo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.