CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB18-1001
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Apr 30, 2018
Location SCR 357
HB18-1001 - Postponed Indefinitely
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| Attachment S |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/35B53DD2E2C5404F87258286007BDC12/$File/18SenState0430AttachS.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment T |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/704A7370E6B885AA87258286007BE2B3/$File/18SenState0430AttachT.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment U |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2018A/commsumm.nsf/0/E8FD668D06C09A9887258286007BE918/$File/18SenState0430AttachU.pdf?OpenElement
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07:11:44 PM |
The committee recessed. |
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07:11:54 PM |
The committee reconvened.
Senator Fields and Senator Donovan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1001 to the committee. The bill creates a paid family leave program under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Colorado employees will pay a monthly premium on their wages collected by employers through a payroll deduction. This premium funds a family medical leave benefit that may be taken concurrently with federal family leave. Eligible employees may collect a benefit for up to 12 weeks to care for a family member or designated person.
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07:18:21 PM |
Kris Garcia, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:22:11 PM |
Natalie Wood, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment S]. |
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07:26:33 PM |
Erin Bennett Leighton, representing Moms Rising, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:26:53 PM |
Hunter Railey, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:30:57 PM |
Adam Alleman, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:33:12 PM |
Debra Brown, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:33:58 PM |
Ashley Wheeland, representing the Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:38:06 PM |
Jennifer Greenfield, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment T]. |
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07:42:14 PM |
Emily Alvez, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:44:04 PM |
Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:46:54 PM |
Judith Marquez, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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07:49:22 PM |
Dr. Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life of Colorado, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment U]. |
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07:52:50 PM |
Chenoah Sinclair, representing herself, testified against the bill. |
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07:55:44 PM |
Nicholas Colglazier, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified against the bill. |
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07:58:53 PM |
Senators Fields and Donovan wrapped up their presentation of the bill. |
08:10:02 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 18-1001 to the Committee on Finance. |
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Court |
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Court |
Yes |
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Fenberg |
Yes |
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Hill |
No |
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Sonnenberg |
No |
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Marble |
No |
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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08:10:26 PM
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Motion |
Postpone House Bill 18-1001 indefinitely. |
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Sonnenberg |
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Court |
No |
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Fenberg |
No |
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Hill |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Marble |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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