Representative McLachlan and Representative Van Winkle introduced House Bill 19-1254. The bill clarifies that if a business requires its employees to share gratuities with other employees, that each patron by notified of this in writing. The bill sponsors also provided amendment L.001 (Attachment B).

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Nick Hoover, Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Hoover responded to questions from the committee.

Tony Gagliardi, National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of the bill.

Representative McLachlan described amendment L.001.

Representative McLachlan made closing remarks on the bill.