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BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1313
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Apr 21, 2022
Location Old Supreme Court
HB22-1313 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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03:06:49 PM |
Majority Leader Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1313 to the committee. Under current law, an agricultural employer is required to meet specific housing requirements for agricultural workers during a public health emergency. This bill clarifies that these requirements apply only during a statewide public health emergency related to COVID-19. The bill also includes alternative protections related to housing as identified by the Department of Public Health and Environment. Majority Leader Moreno responded to questions from the committee.
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03:09:53 PM |
Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.
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03:15:03 PM |
Mr. Beezley and Mr. Vincent responded to questions from the committee.
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03:22:13 PM |
Majority Leader Moreno wrapped up his presentation of the bill.
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03:23:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1313 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
No |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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