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S_BLT_2021A 03/08/2021 01:33:16 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 03/08/2021
Attendance
Coleman X
Kolker X
Liston X
Priola X
Woodward X
Danielson X
Rodriguez X
Time 01:33:16 PM to 02:34:15 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB21-096 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB21-080 Postponed Indefinitely
SB21-091 Referred to Senate Appropriations

SB21-096 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


01:33:54 PM  
Senators Kolker and
Priola introduced Senate Bill 21-096, concerning the Workers' Compensation
Classification Appeals Board sunset.  The bill continues the board
through September 1, 2032.  Senator Priola distributed Amendment L.001
(Attachment A).
01:35:06 PM  
Edie Sonn, Pinnacol Assurance, spoke in favor of the bill.


01:37:38 PM
Motion Amendment L.001
Moved Priola
Seconded
Coleman
Kolker
Liston
Priola
Woodward
Danielson
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


01:38:39 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-096, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Priola Yes
Woodward Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-080 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:39:29 PM  
Senator Woodward
introduced Senate Bill 21-080 concerning protections for entities during
COVID-19.  The bill establishes immunity from civil liability for
entitites acting in good faith with public health guidelines from any COVID-19-related
lawsuit. Senator Woodward reponded to questions from the committee.

01:44:19 PM  
Samantha Scarborough,
United Campus Workers Colorado CWA Local 7799, spoke in opposition to the
bill.
01:47:35 PM  
Allison Conwell,
Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG), spoke in opposition to
the bill.
01:48:01 PM  
Laura Wolf, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.
01:49:50 PM  
Dennis Valentine, AARP, spoke in opposition to the bill.
01:52:46 PM  
Brhan Abraha, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill.
01:56:22 PM  
Mark Elliot, Workers'
Compensation Education Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.
02:00:42 PM  
Tony Gagliardi, National
Federation of Independent Businesses, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:04:42 PM  
Mollie Steinemann, Colorado Restaurant Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:06:52 PM  
Senator Woodward made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
02:06:53 PM  
Additional written
testimony may be found in Attachment B.


02:11:57 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-080 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Woodward
Seconded
Coleman No
Kolker No
Liston Yes
Priola Excused
Woodward Yes
Danielson No
Rodriguez No
YES: 2   NO: 4   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:12:18 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 21-080 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 Coleman
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston No
Priola Excused
Woodward No
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-091 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


02:12:43 PM  
Senators Liston and
Rodriguez introduced Senate Bill 21-091, concerning credit transaction
charge limitations.  The bill allows a retailer to impose up to a
two percent surcharge on credit card transactions.

02:13:23 PM  
Scott Paulson, Colorado
Wyoming Petroleum Marketing Association (CWPMA), spoke in favor of the
bill.
02:18:39 PM  
Grier Bailey, CWPMA,
spoke in favor of the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.
02:23:44 PM  
Kachina Weaver, Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:24:49 PM  
MaryLou Chapman, Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:25:20 PM  
Grier Bailey returned to the table to respond to questions from the committee.
02:32:01 PM  
Senators Liston and Rodriguez made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
02:32:02 PM  
Additional written
testimony may be found in Attachment C.


02:33:58 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-091 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Rodriguez
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Priola Excused
Woodward Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:34:15 PM   The committee adjourned.






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