h_jud_2017a_2017-02-16t13:30:38z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 02/16/2017
Location: HCR 0112
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1021
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
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| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A). The motion p Refer House Bill 17-1021, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection PASS |
01:34 PM -- HB17-1021
Representative Danielson, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1021, concerning the release of information by the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics in the Department of Labor and Employment concerning an employer's violation of wage laws. Representative Danielson explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Danielson noted some organizations that support the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the effect of a forthcoming amendment to the bill, amendment L.003 (Attachment A), a strike-below amendment. Representative Danielson responded to questions regarding legislation similar to HB 17-1021 that she sponsored in 2016. The following persons testified regarding HB 17-1021:
17HouseJud0216AttachA.pdf
01:43 PM -- Mr. Patrick Teegarden, representing the Department of Labor and Employment, testified on the bill from a neutral position. Mr. Teegarden provided background information on the documentation of wage theft by the department. Mr. Teegarden responded to questions regarding certain terms and documents used in this process. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for excluding an initial complaint from being released to the public during the wage theft determination process.
01:49 PM -- Mr. Larry Hudson, representing the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry, testified on the bill from a neutral position. He noted that the National Federation of Independent Business is neutral on the bill, and voiced support for amendment L.003.
01:51 PM
| BILL: | HB17-1021 | |
| TIME: | 01:51:25 PM | |
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| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A). The motion passed without objection. | |
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Carver
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Herod
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Lundeen
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Michaelson Jenet
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Weissman
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Willett
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Wist
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Salazar
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Lee
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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01:51 PM
| BILL: | HB17-1021 | |
| TIME: | 01:51:47 PM | |
| MOVED: | Salazar | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1021, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | |
| SECONDED: | Weissman | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Carver
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Herod
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Yes
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Lundeen
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Yes
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Michaelson Jenet
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Yes
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Weissman
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Yes
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Willett
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Yes
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Wist
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Yes
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Salazar
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Yes
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Lee
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Yes
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Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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01:53 PM
The committee adjourned.