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04:43:15 PM |
Representatives Soper
and Rutinel, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1212. The bill prohibits
developers of artificial intelligence models from retaliating against
workers, and requires developers to adopt certain policies and procedures.
Representative Rutinel explained the effect of the bill and discussed its
need. Representative Soper provided additional input on the merits of the
bill. Discussion ensued regarding efforts at the federal level similar
to HB 25-1212, and what constitutes a software developer under the bill.
Discussion followed regarding certain thresholds in the bill. Discussion
turned to the amendments to narrow the scope of the bill.
Committee members asked questions about definitions in the bill and SB
24-205. Further questions were raised about current whistleblower protections.
Punitive damages were also discussed. Representative Soper responded to
questions regarding the ramifications of being the first state to pass
legislation in this subject area.
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05:16:08 PM |
John Bliss, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Scott Wisor, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nathan Calvin, representing
Encode, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Benjamin Xie, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Nikhil Krishnaswamy, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Jennifer Gibson, representing
Psst, testified in support of the bill.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for whistleblowers in the technology
sector, and risks associated with artificial intelligence. Discussion followed
regarding the potential benefits of expanding the bill's whistleblower
protections, and the types of concerns brought forth by whistleblowers.
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06:00:23 PM |
Melanie Layton, representing
TechNet and the Colorado Bankers Association, testified in opposition to
HB 25-1212. Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified
in opposition to the bill. Michael McReynolds, representing Governor's
Office of Information Technology, testified in opposition to the bill.
Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in
opposition to the bill.
Mr. McReynolds responded to questions regarding whistleblower protections
under current law. Discussion ensued regarding the potential impact of
the bill on industry, and which executive department or at what level of
government should address whistleblower protections for artificial intelligence.
Discussion followed regarding certain definitions in the bill and other
artificial intelligence-related legislation.
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06:31:46 PM |
Drea Modugno, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to HB 25-1212.
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06:35:10 PM |
Fatima Fernandez,
representing Harmony Initiative, testified in opposition to the bill.
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment B.
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06:38:39 PM |
Mr. Henry Wu, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Michelle Nie, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Poppy Alexander, representing
Whistleblower Partners LLP, testified in support of the bill. Adam Billen,
representing Encode, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Madeline Freeman,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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06:54:13 PM |
Representative Soper
explained the effect of amendment L.003 (Attachment C). Representative
Rutinel responded to questions regarding hypothetical scenarios surrounding
the amendment. Discussion ensued on such a scenario.
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07:15:11 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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Soper |
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Bacon |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Clifford |
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DeGraaf |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Withdrawn |
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07:16:37 PM |
Representative Soper
explained the effect of amendment L.002 (Attachment D). Discussion
ensued.
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07:28:48 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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Soper |
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| Seconded |
Bacon |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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DeGraaf |
Excused |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
No |
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Keltie |
Excused |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 4 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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07:28:50 PM |
Representative Rutinel
explained the effect of amendment L.007 (Attachment E). Discussion
ensued regarding its effect.
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07:36:40 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 |
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Soper |
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Bacon |
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Armagost |
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Bacon |
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Clifford |
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DeGraaf |
Excused |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
Excused |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Carter |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:36:42 PM |
Representatives Rutinel
and Soper provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1212. Committee
members provided their positions on the bill.
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07:53:10 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1212, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Soper |
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Bacon |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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DeGraaf |
No |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
Excused |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Carter |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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