Representatives Van Winkle and Bird introduced Senate Bill 22-035, Coverage Levels for Occupational Accident Insurance. The bill establishes coverage requirements for occupational accident insurance for certain commercial vehicle operators.

Tammy Munoz, representing Teamsters Local 455, testified in opposition to the bill.

Miles Meese, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The prior panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mark Elliot, representing the Workers' Compensation Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Bo Riley, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA), testified in support of the bill.

Greg Fulton, representing CMCA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Fulton provided two handouts to the committee (Attachments B and C).

Jenyce Houg, representing Houg Transportation and Resources and CMCA, testified in support of the bill.

James Martinez, representing the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Rosy McDonough, representing the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Omar Moreno, representing Iron Women Construction and the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Aleman, representing Chacon Transport and the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee. Mr. Elliot and Mr. Fulton also returned to respond to questions from the committee.

The committee took a brief recess.