37F99DE175AFCE9187258526006BF481 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Garcia and Senator Petterson, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1153. The bill creates the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act, which creates a collective bargaining system between covered state employees and the state's executive branch. The bill requires the state to enter into a partnership agreement with certified employee organizations, defines the duties of the parties, and creates standards and procedures related to disputes.

Hilary Glasgow, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

Jacki Cooper Melmed, representing the Office of the Governor, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Katie Ruedebusch, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions from the committee about the bill's fiscal note.

Ms. Cooper Melmed responded to additional questions from the committee.

Jon Gorham, representing Colorado Citizens for Right to Work, testified against the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Kristi Griffith, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

Cassie Geremaia, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

David Warren, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Patricia Johnson-Gibson, representing Service Employees Union International Local 105, testified in support of the bill.

Josette Jaramillo, representing the Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.

Dennis Dougherty, representing the Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.

Charles Perko, representing United Steel Workers Local 3267, testified in support of the bill.

John Banta, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Garcia and Pettersen wrapped up their presentation of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Committee members commented on the bill.