S_FIN_2022A 04/29/2022 11:30:53 AM Committee Summary

Dr. Eric France, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Donnie Woodyard, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Timothy Dienst, representing the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Chief Scott Sholes, representing the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Sens. Hansen and Rankin introduced Senate Bill 22-234. The bill makes several changes to the Employment Security Act, including suspending the solvency surcharge, expanding unemployment benefits, and creating two new cash funds. The bill makes a one-time transfer of $600 million to the newly created Title XII repayment fund. The sponsors answered several committee questions.

Ms. Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Gifford, representing the Associated General Contractors, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mollie Steinemann, representing the Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Daniel Chase, representing the Colorado Department of Labor, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Greg Sobetski, Legislative Council Staff, was available to answer committee questions on the fiscal note.

Ms. Mary Medley, representing the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Lucas Denberg, representing himself, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified to amend the bill.

Mrs. Mary Gallagher, representing the Mary Gallagher CPA, LLC, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Orville Petersen, representing himself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Victoria Marschner, representing Victoria Marschner, CPA LLC, testified to amend the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment E.

Ms. Katie Winner, representing herself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Kayla Frawley, representing Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Wasserman, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.

Sen. Rodriguez introduced House Bill 22-1359. The bill creates a pilot program to provide loan support to certain individuals and households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Naomi Amaha, representing The Denver Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Barbara Freeman, representing LaMedichi Savings Clubs, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Leah Marvin-Riley, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment H.

Ms. Tamara Pelham, representing herself, testified on the bill.

Mr. Jeremy Jankovich, representing 1200 Vine COA, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stanley Hrincevich, representing the Colorado HOA Forum, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing the Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Susan Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Connie Van Dorn, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andrew Mowery, representing Colorado HOA Homeowner Advocates, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Julie Evans, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tamara Pelham, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Christi Dean, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jack Regenbogen, representing the Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill.