PUBLIC STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date |
04/30/2024 |
Attendance |
Baisley |
X |
Coleman |
X |
Ginal |
* |
Liston |
X |
Sullivan |
X |
Hinrichsen |
* |
Danielson |
X |
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Time |
06:36:42 PM to 10:50:38 PM |
Place |
Old Supreme Court |
This Meeting was called to order by |
Danielson |
This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
hConf 24-Real Estate Appraisers — Board Of |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
hConf 24-Electrical Board — State |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
hConf 24-Plumbing Board — State |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
hHB24-1440 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
hHB24-1335 |
Amended, referred to Senate Finance |
hHB24-1342 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB24-1356 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
hSB24-085 |
Postponed Indefinitely |
hHB24-1351 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB24-1008 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
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Conf 24-Real Estate Appraisers — Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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06:37:50 PM |
The appointees introduced
themselves and spoke briefly on their merits for being appointed. The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment A. Their resumes and applications are
available at the State Archives.
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06:41:24 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Brent Goff, Robert Stilo, Jr., and Daisy Glassburn to the Conf 24-Board of Real Estate Appraisers 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 |
Ginal |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 24-Electrical Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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06:41:34 PM |
The appointees introduced
themselves and spoke on their reasoning for seeking appointment. The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment B. Their applications and resumes are
available at the State Archives.
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06:46:12 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Monique Cisneros, Brent Nilsen, and Matthew Williams to the Conf 24-State Electrical 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 |
Ginal |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 24-Plumbing Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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06:46:31 PM |
The appointees introduced
themselves and spoke on their merits for appointment. The appointment letter
may be found in Attachment C. Their applications and resumes are
available at the State Archives.
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06:54:26 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Charles Lee, Daniel Sanchez, and Albert Rogers to the Conf 24-State Plumbing 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 |
Ginal |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1440 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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06:55:02 PM |
Senator Gonzales
introduced House Bill 24-1440, concerning language access in insurance
documents.
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06:57:04 PM |
Ms. Kely Campbell, representing the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, testified in support of the bill.
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06:58:04 PM |
Anna Martinez, representing the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill.
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07:01:22 PM |
Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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07:02:42 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1440 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1335 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
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07:03:34 PM |
Senators Roberts
and Gardner introduced House Bill 24-1335, concerning the sunset review
of the mortuary science code. The sponsors distributed Amendment
L.010 (Attachment D).
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07:07:52 PM |
Patty Salazar, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill.
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07:09:39 PM |
Tina Dobson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:10:38 PM |
Crystina Page, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:12:08 PM |
Ms. Shelia Canfield-Jones, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:19:34 PM |
Mr. Aaron Kucharik, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:22:12 PM |
Blanca Eberhardt, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
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07:24:37 PM |
Senator Roberts explained the purpose of Amendment L.010.
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07:25:43 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.010 |
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Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:25:48 PM |
The sponsors made
closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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07:28:52 PM |
Committee discussion ensued.
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07:34:21 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1335, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1342 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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07:34:31 PM |
Senator Roberts introduced
House Bill 24-1342, concerning test accommodations for persons with disabilities.
The sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
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07:35:22 PM |
Ms. Jessica Yates, representing the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, Attorney Admissions, testified to amend the bill.
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07:41:00 PM |
Ms. Anna Martinez, representing the Colorado Board of Law Examiners, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:42:49 PM |
Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
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07:46:09 PM |
Ms. Meredith Henry, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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07:46:24 PM |
Jack Johnson, representing
Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He responded
to questions from the committee.
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07:47:13 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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07:49:15 PM |
Senator Roberts made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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07:55:28 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1342 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1356 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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07:55:43 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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07:59:16 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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07:59:35 PM |
Senator Mullica introduced
House Bill 24-1356, concerning unauthorized electronic smoking devices.
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08:00:21 PM |
Jeff Riester, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.
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08:04:21 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1356 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Moved |
Danielson |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Liston |
Excused |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-085 - Postponed Indefinitely
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08:05:13 PM |
Senators Priola and
Buckner requested that the bill be postponed indefinitely.
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08:06:44 PM
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Motion |
Postpone Senate Bill 24-085 indefinitely. |
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Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Excused |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1351 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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08:06:59 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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08:09:56 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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08:15:55 PM |
Senators Priola and
Lundeen introduced House Bill 24-1351, concerning the state banking board
and the division of banking sunset bill. The sponsors distributed Amendment
L.003 (Attachment E).
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08:17:27 PM |
Mr. Matthew Walusis, representing Meridian Trust FCU, testified in support of the bill.
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08:27:14 PM |
Mr. Gerry Agnes, representing Elevations Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:27:41 PM |
Katie March, representing themself, spoke in support of the bill.
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08:29:39 PM |
Mr. Tod Cummins Jr, representing Canvas Credit Union, testified to amend the bill.
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08:32:10 PM |
Ms. Stephanie Teubner, representing Blue Federal Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:33:19 PM |
Darius Wise, representing Red Rocks Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:34:52 PM |
Ms. Leslie Shepard, representing SunWest Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:37:25 PM |
Ms. Karen Troester, representing Grand Junction Federal Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:39:02 PM |
Hannah Svarverud, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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08:40:55 PM |
Mr. David Brown, representing Weld Community Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:43:29 PM |
Karen Bigelow, representing Premier Members Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:46:30 PM |
Robert Gladu, representing Canvas Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:46:47 PM |
Mr. John Ruby, representing Bellco Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:48:05 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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08:50:53 PM |
Mr. Mike Steppenbacker, representing Ent Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:54:24 PM |
Mr. Doug Fagan, representing Partner Colorado Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:56:12 PM |
Linda Pounds, representing Partner Colorado Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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08:58:15 PM |
Joe Adamack, representing GoWest Credit Union Association, testified in support of the bill.
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09:00:12 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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09:02:24 PM |
Andrew Trainor, representing InBank, testified in opposition to the bill.
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09:05:54 PM |
Ms. Megan Harmon, representing The Eastern Colorado Bank, testified to amend the bill.
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09:10:38 PM |
Mr. Jay Goddard, representing Points West Community Bank, testified to amend the bill.
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09:11:41 PM |
Ms. Kathryn Perry, representing Park State Bank And Trust, testified to amend the bill.
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09:15:46 PM |
Christina Kraft, representing Bank of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
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09:15:51 PM |
Matthew Propst, representing ANB Bank, testified in opposition to the bill.
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09:17:17 PM |
John Berkhausen, representing Adams Bank & Trust, testified in opposition to the bill.
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09:20:10 PM |
Joe Martinez, representing Independent Bankers of Colorado - San Luis Valley Federal Bank, testified in opposition to the bill.
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09:21:01 PM |
Jenifer Waller, representing the Colorado Bankers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
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09:26:54 PM |
The bill sponsors explained the purpose of Amendment L.003.
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09:27:14 PM |
The committee members made comments to the merits of the amendment.
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09:36:13 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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Moved |
Liston |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
No |
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Hinrichsen |
No |
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Danielson |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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09:38:08 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1351, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
No |
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Hinrichsen |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1008 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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09:38:28 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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09:38:47 PM |
The committee came
back to order. Senator Danielson introduced House Bill 24-1008 regarding
wage claims with construction industry contractors. The sponsor answered
questions from the committee.
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09:52:02 PM |
Mark Thompson, representing Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, testified in support of the bill.
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09:54:18 PM |
Jonathan Morales, representing Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, testified in support of the bill.
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09:56:07 PM |
Matthew Fritzmauer, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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09:58:38 PM |
Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.
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10:00:45 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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10:02:30 PM |
Ms. Robyn Averbach, representing Haselden Construction, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:08:15 PM |
Ms. Ale Spray, representing the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:10:01 PM |
Ms. Yvette Roman, representing the Association of General Contractors, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:11:25 PM |
Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:13:15 PM |
Ms. Karen Keyes, representing The Art Of Concrete LLC, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:14:37 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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10:16:13 PM |
Mr. Michael Gifford, representing Associated General Contractors Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:21:59 PM |
Mr. Jack Tate, representing Associated Builders and Contractors Rocky Mountain, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:23:45 PM |
Ms. Drea Modugno, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified to amend the bill.
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10:26:04 PM |
Mr. Jamie Williams, representing NWR Commercial Roofing, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:27:40 PM |
Ms. Micah Ferguson, representing Facility & Building Services, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:29:18 PM |
Jessica Acosta, representing Environmental Consulting Services, LLC, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:31:20 PM |
Ted Leighty, representing the Colorado Association of Home Builders, testified in opposition to the bill.
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10:33:04 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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10:39:34 PM |
Senator Liston distributed and explained Amendment L.029 (Attachment F).
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10:40:00 PM |
Committee discussion ensued.
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10:45:54 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.029 |
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Moved |
Liston |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
No |
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Ginal |
No |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
No |
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Hinrichsen |
No |
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Danielson |
No |
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YES: 2 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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10:46:23 PM |
Senator Danielson
made closing comments on the bill.
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10:47:11 PM |
Members of the committee made closing comments.
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10:50:29 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1008 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Danielson |
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Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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10:50:38 PM |
The committee adjourned. |