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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
| Date |
03/07/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Armagost |
X |
| Clifford |
X |
| English |
X |
| Frizell |
* |
| Lieder |
X |
| Lindstedt |
X |
| Lynch |
X |
| Mabrey |
* |
| Mauro |
X |
| Ricks |
X |
| Amabile |
X |
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| Time |
01:40:30 PM to 05:15:54 PM |
| Place |
HCR 0112 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Amabile |
| This Report was prepared by |
Matthu Beck |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB24-1329 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hSB24-103 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hHB24-1335 |
Referred to House Finance |
| hSB24-022 |
Postponed Indefinitely |
| hHB24-1328 |
Referred to House Appropriations |
| hHB24-1324 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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HB24-1329 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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01:43:07 PM |
Representatives Bird
and Lindstedt, prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1329 regarding
the sunset of architects, engineers, and land surveyors. Representative
Lindstedt explained amendments L.001 (Attachment A) and L.002 (Attachment
B). A letter was distributed to the committee (Attachment C).
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01:44:07 PM |
Mr. Gene Kooper,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Brian Dennis,
representing the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified to
amend the bill.
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01:49:53 PM |
Ms. Julianne Scherer,
representing the Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects,
testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kari Lawson, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nikolaus Remus, representing the
Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, testified in
support of the bill. Brittany Goldsmith, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill.
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02:01:12 PM |
Mr. Warren Ward,
representing County Surveyors, testified in support of the bill. Sarah
Werner, representing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division
of Professions and Occupations, was available to answer committee questions.
Mr. David Merritt, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies
of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Scott Thompson, representing
the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Shaun Lee, representing the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill. Ms. Renee Parent, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.
Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment D).
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02:11:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Lindstedt |
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| Seconded |
Mauro |
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Armagost |
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Clifford |
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English |
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Frizell |
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Lieder |
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Lindstedt |
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Lynch |
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Mabrey |
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Mauro |
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Ricks |
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Amabile |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:12:27 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Lindstedt |
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| Seconded |
Mauro |
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Armagost |
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Clifford |
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English |
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Frizell |
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Lieder |
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Lindstedt |
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Lynch |
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Mabrey |
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Mauro |
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Ricks |
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Amabile |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:12:28 PM |
Representatives Bird and Lindstedt gave closing remarks on House Bill 24-1329.
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02:14:08 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1329, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Lindstedt |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Mauro |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Excused |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-103 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:14:23 PM |
Representative McLachlan,
prime bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-103 regarding labor and employment
statute changes.
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02:18:39 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-103 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Lieder |
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| Seconded |
Mauro |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Mauro |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1335 - Referred to House Finance
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02:19:12 PM |
Representative Soper,
prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1335 regarding the sunset continuation
of mortuary science code regulations.
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02:29:12 PM |
Ms. Abby Swoveland,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Aaron Kucharik,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Danielle McCarthy,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Sheila Canfield-Jones,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment E).
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02:39:24 PM |
Javan Jones, representing
Colorado Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of the bill.
Dr. Sam Delp, representing Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Thomas Murphy, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Patty Salazar, representing DORA, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Tanya Wilson, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Austin DeWolf, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Christopher Mayhue, representing Lighthouse
Family Mortuary, testified in support of the bill. Members of the panel
answered questions from members of the committee.
Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment F).
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02:56:19 PM |
Representatives Titone and Soper gave closing remarks on House Bill 24-1335. Members of the committee gave finals comments on the bill.
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03:04:16 PM |
The committee came
back to order.
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03:06:45 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1335 to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Mauro |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB24-022 - Postponed Indefinitely
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03:07:02 PM |
Representatives Brown and Velasco, prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-022 regarding regulating flavored tobacco products. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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03:17:24 PM |
Mr. Andy Kerr, representing
Tobacco Free Kids, Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT),
testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jeanne Mcqueeney, representing CCAT,
testified in support of the bill. Ms. Morgan Rogers McMillan, representing
Boulder County Public Health, testified in support of the bill. Mr. John
Ely, representing Pitkin County, testified in support of the bill. Members
of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.
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03:49:56 PM |
Ms. Mary Szarmach,
representing Smoker Friendly, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr.
John-Paul Willett, representing Red Star Vapor, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Richard Cimino, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Ann Fulgham, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Christopher Hudgins, representing National Hookah Community
Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. RJ Ours, representing
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, testified to amend the bill.
Philip Guerin,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Members of
the panel answered questions from members of the committee.
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04:10:39 PM |
Ms. Jodi Radke, representing
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, testified in support of the bill. Chris
Turner, representing American Heart Association, testified in support of
the bill. Ms. Megan Boelter, representing Preventing Tobacco Addiction
Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nick Torres, representing
American Lung Association, testified in support of the bill. Members of
the panel answered questions from members of the committee.
Written testimony
was submitted to the committee (Attachment G).
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04:21:34 PM |
Representative Velasco
explained amendment L.005 (Attachment H).
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04:22:40 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Mabrey |
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| Seconded |
Mauro |
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Armagost |
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Clifford |
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English |
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Frizell |
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Lieder |
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Lindstedt |
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Lynch |
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Mabrey |
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Mauro |
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Ricks |
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Amabile |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:22:40 PM |
Representatives Brown and Velasco gave closing remarks on Senate Bill 24-022. Members of the committee gave closing remarks.
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04:38:39 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-022, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Mabrey |
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| Seconded |
Mauro |
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Armagost |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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English |
No |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Lieder |
No |
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Lindstedt |
No |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Mauro |
No |
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Ricks |
No |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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04:39:04 PM
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Motion |
Postpone Senate Bill 24-022 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. |
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| Moved |
Mabrey |
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| Seconded |
Lindstedt |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Clifford |
No |
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English |
Yes |
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Frizell |
No |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Lynch |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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Mauro |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Amabile |
No |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1328 - Referred to House Appropriations
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04:39:24 PM |
Representatives English and Clifford opened on House Bill 24-1328 regarding the continuation of money transmitter regulation.
Ken Boldt, representing Colorado Division of Banking, was available to answer committee questions.
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04:45:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1328 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
English |
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Armagost |
Excused |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Lieder |
Yes |
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Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Mauro |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1324 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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04:46:02 PM |
The committee recessed. The committee came to order.
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04:46:03 PM |
The committee came
to order.
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04:48:19 PM |
Representative Clifford, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1324 regarding restrictive employment agreements.
The bill sponsor answered questions from members of the committee.
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04:54:56 PM |
Makyla Moody, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Alison Morgan, representing
the Colorado Bankers Association, testified to amend the bill. Martha Fulford,
representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Members
of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.
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04:54:57 PM |
Representative Clifford
explained amendment L.004 (Attachment I).
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05:13:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Mauro |
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Armagost |
Excused |
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Clifford |
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English |
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Frizell |
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Lieder |
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Lindstedt |
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Lynch |
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Mabrey |
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Mauro |
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Ricks |
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Amabile |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:14:12 PM |
Representative Clifford gave closing remarks on House Bill 24-1324.
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05:15:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1324, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Clifford |
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| Seconded |
Frizell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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English |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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|
Lieder |
Yes |
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|
Lindstedt |
Yes |
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Lynch |
Excused |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Mauro |
Yes |
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Ricks |
Yes |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 05:15:54 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
