S_BLT_2018A 04/11/2018 02:02:19 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY Date 04/11/2018 Attendance Jahn X Kerr * Priola X Smallwood X Williams A. X Neville T. X Tate X Time 02:02:19 PM to 02:57:07 PM Place SCR 354 This Meeting was called to order by Tate This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman Hearing Items Action Taken hConf 18-Uninsured Employer Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hConf 18-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hHB18-1250 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar hHB18-1149 Postponed Indefinitely Conf 18-Uninsured Employer Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/A93FE07F48F0...$File/180411 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 180411 AttachA.pdf 02:03:18 PM Jason Wardrip, appointee to the Uninsured Employer Board, came to the table. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A. Mr. Wardrip's application and resume are available at the State Archives. Mr. Wardrip introduced himself and discussed his interest in serving on the board and his professional experience related to the board. He responded to questions from the committee. 02:09:31 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Jason Wardrip to the Uninsured Employer Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Williams A. Seconded Jahn Yes Kerr Excused Priola Yes Smallwood Yes Williams A. Yes Neville T. Excused Tate Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Conf 18-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/2C0542F3E1C1...$File/180411 AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 180411 AttachB.pdf 02:09:40 PM Jeffrey Citrone, appointee to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board, came to the table. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment B. Mr. Citrone's application and resume are available at the State Archives. Mr. Citrone discussed his activity with the board and his professional experience. He responded to questions from the committee. 02:14:44 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Jeffrey Citrone to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Priola Seconded Jahn Yes Kerr Excused Priola Yes Smallwood Yes Williams A. Yes Neville T. Excused Tate Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB18-1250 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar 02:14:58 PM Senator Priola introduced House Bill 18-1250, concerning improving rules compliance by businesses. The bill requires each state agency to conduct an analysis of noncompliance with its rules to identify rules that have the greatest frequency of noncompliance and generate the greatest amount of fines. The analysis must also identify the factors that contribute to noncompliance with rules by regulated businesses and the number of first time offenders given the opportunity to cure minor violations. 02:19:14 PM Nicholas Colglazier, Colorado Competitive Council and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the bill. 02:21:07 PM Christy Pollard, Jefferson County Economic Development, spoke in support of the bill. 02:23:21 PM Senator Priola made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 02:24:51 PM Motion Refer House Bill 18-1250 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Priola Seconded Jahn Yes Kerr Excused Priola Yes Smallwood Yes Williams A. Yes Neville T. Excused Tate Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB18-1149 - Postponed Indefinitely Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/0BDDB7CE5E65...$File/180411 AttachC.pdf?OpenElement 180411 AttachC.pdf 02:31:20 PM In the absence of Senator Neville, Senator Tate began testimony on House Bill 18-1149. The bill continues the Consumer Insurance Council in the Department of Regulatory Agencies until September 1, 2028. 02:32:02 PM Carol Pace, AARP, spoke in support of the bill. She provided a handout to the committee (Attachment C). 02:32:46 PM John Izzo, Consumer Insurance Council, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee. 02:33:06 PM Debra Judy, Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, spoke in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee. 02:33:55 PM Mr. Izzo respond from questions from the committee. 02:49:22 PM Ms. Pace responded to questions from the committee. 02:52:55 PM Ms. Judy responded to questions from the committee. 02:56:39 PM Motion Refer House Bill 18-1149 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Tate Seconded Jahn Yes Kerr Yes Priola No Smallwood No Williams A. No Neville T. No Tate No YES: 2 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL 02:56:59 PM Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1149 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. Moved Tate Seconded Jahn No Kerr No Priola Yes Smallwood Yes Williams A. Yes Neville T. Yes Tate Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 02:57:07 PM Committee Adjourned