6A18EC1B90E4090C8725823A007E1177 Hearing Summary

Representative Singer called the meeting back to order.

Representative Lawrence and Representative Exum, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-148 to the committee.  The bill requires a state agency to continue paying medical and dental benefits to the dependents of an employee who dies in a work-related death for 12 months from the end of the month in which the work-related death occurs.

Velma Donahue, Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Donahue responded to committee questions.

Jack Wylie, Department of Personnel and Administration, responded to committee questions.

Mr. Wylie continued to respond to committee questions.

Representatives Lawrence and Exum gave concluding remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.