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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Date |
04/27/2022 |
| Attendance |
| Kolker |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Woodward |
X |
| Coleman |
* |
| Rodriguez |
X |
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| Time |
01:34:07 PM to 08:30:44 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Rodriguez |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB22-223 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hHB22-1317 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB22-229 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB22-1347 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB22-228 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB22-230 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
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SB22-230 - Committee Discussion Only
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01:34:58 PM |
Senator Woodward
requested that Senate Bill 22-230 be referred to the committee on Local
Government.
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01:37:22 PM
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Motion |
Refer SB 230 to Local Government |
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| Moved |
Woodward |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
No |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Coleman |
No |
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Rodriguez |
No |
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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SB22-223 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:38:19 PM |
Senator Hinrichsen introduced Senate Bill 22-223, concerning motor vehicle dealer principal place of business. The bill clarifies that motor vehicle dealers may deliver vehicles for test drives, deliver documents for signature, deliver or obtain documents, and deliver motor vehicles to customers at locations away from the dealer's principal place of business.
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01:42:34 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-223 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1317 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:42:49 PM |
Senator Bridges introduced
House Bill 22-1317, concerning restrictive employment agreements. The
bill prohibits certain restrictive post-employment agreements.
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01:45:25 PM |
Tony Gagliardi, representing
the National Federation of Independent Business, testified to amend the
bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
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01:46:34 PM |
Loren Furman, representing
the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
She responded to questions from the committee.
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01:56:52 PM |
David Seligman, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.
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02:04:40 PM |
Michael Greco, representing himself, testified in an amend position on the bill.
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02:08:44 PM |
Senator Bridges distributed Amendments L.011, L.012, and L.013 (Attachments A, B, and C).
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02:22:01 PM |
Senator Bridges explained
Amendment L.011.
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02:22:08 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.011 |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Woodward |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:22:16 PM |
Senator Bridges explained
Amendment L.012.
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02:22:54 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.012 |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Woodward |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:22:56 PM |
Senator Bridges explained
Amendment L.013.
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02:23:33 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.013 |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Woodward |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:23:35 PM |
Senator Bridges responded to questions from the committee.
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02:27:26 PM |
The sponsor made
closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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02:29:42 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1317, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Coleman |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Woodward |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-229 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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02:29:57 PM |
Senators Jaquez Lewis
and Story introduced Senate Bill 22-229, concerning release of deed of
trust without evidence of debt. The bill expands the exceptions under
which a public trustee may release a deed of trust without evidence that
a debt has been paid.
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02:34:22 PM |
Holly Ryan, representing
the Colorado Association for Treasurers and Trustees, testified in support
of the bill.
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02:41:08 PM |
Senator Story made
closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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02:41:49 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-229 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Excused |
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Woodward |
Excused |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1347 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:42:23 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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02:44:49 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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02:57:03 PM |
Senator Rodriguez
introduced House Bill 22-1347, concerning workers' compensation. The
bill amends the Workersâ Compensation Act to allow for advance payments
for mileage reimbursements, clarify how benefit amounts are determined
for permanent medical impairments, increase benefits for funeral and burial
expenses, and require additional reporting. He distributed Amendment
L.001 (Amendment D).
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03:00:08 PM |
Amy Brewer, representing the Workers' Compensation Education Association, testified in support of the bill.
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03:03:56 PM |
Senator Rodriguez
explained Amendment L.001.
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03:04:47 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
Excused |
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Woodward |
Excused |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:05:23 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1347, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-228 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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03:05:39 PM |
Senator Rodriguez
introduced Senate Bill 22-228 concerning enforcement of retail establishments
accepting cash. The bill makes changes to the requirement that a
retail establishment accept United States currency, and creates a deceptive
trade practice. He distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment
E).
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03:09:29 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Liston |
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Woodward |
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Coleman |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:09:31 PM |
Senator Rodriguez
made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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03:10:33 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-228, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Woodward |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-230 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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03:11:06 PM |
The committee took a recess.
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03:11:21 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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03:16:09 PM |
President Fenberg and Majority Leader Moreno introduced Senate Bill 22-230, concerning collective bargaining for counties. The bill grants county employees the right to organize under a collective bargaining unit. The Department of Labor and Employment is required to manage petitions, elections, and enforcement related to county collective bargaining.
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03:33:59 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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03:34:14 PM |
Kevin Grantham, representing Fremont County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:43:01 PM |
Joe Pelle, representing
the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in an amend position on the
bill.
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03:47:07 PM |
Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:49:19 PM |
Adam Burg, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:53:16 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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03:55:58 PM |
Commissioner Holly Williams, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:07:14 PM |
Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:11:01 PM |
Commissioner Carrie Geitner, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:15:00 PM |
Ryan Parsell, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:18:37 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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04:22:14 PM |
Bridget Paris, representing Larimer County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:42:22 PM |
Christine Kuehnast, representing Larimer County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:46:29 PM |
Elisabeth Lawrence, representing Summit County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:48:50 PM |
Byron Pelton, representing Logan County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:52:01 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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04:54:59 PM |
Commissoner Emma
Pinter, representing the Adams County Board of Commissoners, testified
in an amend position on the bill.
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05:22:29 PM |
Commissioner Andy Kerr, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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05:25:56 PM |
Commissioner Claire Levy, representing Boulder County, testified to amend the bill.
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05:30:01 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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05:33:06 PM |
Commissioner Lori Saine, representing Weld County Commissioners, testified in opposition to the bill.
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05:36:56 PM |
George Teal, representing Douglas County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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05:40:41 PM |
Commissioner Nancy Jackson, representing Arapahoe County, testified to amend the bill.
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05:44:44 PM |
Daniel Perkins, representing Arapahoe County, testified to amend the bill.
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05:48:46 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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06:01:09 PM |
Commissioner Scott
James, representing Weld County and Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified
in opposition to the bill.
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06:04:43 PM |
Richard Orf, representing
the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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06:07:03 PM |
Commissioner Erik
Stone, representing Teller County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:10:15 PM |
Ann Terry, representing the Special District Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:13:45 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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06:28:10 PM |
LaurelAnne Flahive,
representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:31:37 PM |
David Winney, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:32:35 PM |
Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer,
representing the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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06:38:57 PM |
Commissioner Ramona Weber, representing Mineral County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:41:08 PM |
Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade, representing Prowers County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:44:56 PM |
Angela Myers, representing
herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:45:35 PM |
Commissioner Randy Wheelock, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified to amend the bill.
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06:50:21 PM |
Commissioner Hilary Cooper, representing CCAT, testified to amend the bill.
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06:53:20 PM |
Commissioner Tamara Pogue, representing CCAT, testified to amend the bill.
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06:56:15 PM |
Commissioner Beth Melton, representing CCAT and Routt County, testified to amend the bill.
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06:59:21 PM |
Kallie Leyba, representing
the American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in support of the
bill.
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07:02:55 PM |
Heather Burke, representing Local 3927, testified in support of the bill.
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07:05:36 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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07:08:55 PM |
Commissioner Lora
Thomas, representing Douglas County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:11:43 PM |
Commissioner Richard Cimino, representing Grand County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:14:39 PM |
Cathy Shull, representing Pro 15, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:17:36 PM |
Commissioner Luis
Lopez, representing Las Animas County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:20:02 PM |
Josette Jaramillo, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:25:01 PM |
Katherine Dorman, representing the American Federation of Teachers, testified in support of the bill.
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07:28:39 PM |
Hilary Glasgow, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.
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07:31:01 PM |
Steven Kreisberg,
representing the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees,
testified in support of the bill.
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07:35:06 PM |
JoAnn McCarthy, representing
the American Association of University Professors, testified in support
of the bill.
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07:39:21 PM |
Skip Miller, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.
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07:42:20 PM |
Brooke Youngberg, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:45:59 PM |
Brittany Williams, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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07:47:59 PM |
Ray Douglas, representing
Park County and CCI, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:52:53 PM |
Jim Candelaria, representing
Montezuma County and CCI, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:55:43 PM |
Amy Mitchell, representing Park County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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07:58:35 PM |
LInda Wilson, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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08:01:27 PM |
Kim MacDonnell, representing Bent County, testified in opposition to the bill.
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08:04:36 PM |
Eric Bergman, representing
CCI, discussed the day's testimony and was available to respond to questions
from the committee.
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08:12:12 PM |
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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08:29:22 PM |
Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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08:30:36 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-230 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Kolker |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Woodward |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 08:30:44 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
