6C5A5D1C26F24BF08725821F00802E0D Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

Representative Foote called the committee back to order. Representative Williams presented House Bill 18-1106.  The bill allows an applicant or employee to waive his or her right to the payment of a minimum wage and requires employers to post notice about a right to negotiate wages.

Representative Kimmi Lewis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Williams answered questions from the committee.

Rich Jones, The Bell Policy Center, testified in opposition to the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony to the committee [Attachment D]. Mr. Jones answered questions from the committee.

Jenna Ellis, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ellis answered questions from the committee.

Laura Richards, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jesus Loayza, Colorado Center for Law and Policy, testified in opposition to the bill.

Corletta Hithon-Davis, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Hithon-Davis answered questions from the committee.

Candice Bateman, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Representative Williams made concluding remarks about the bill. The committee members made comments about the bill.