h_sa_2017a_2017-05-04t11:17:34z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/04/2017

Location: LSB A

11:18 AM -- SB17-276



Representative Neville, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-276. The bill requires that when a small business commits a first-time, minor violation of certain administrative rules, state agencies must notify the small business in writing of the violation, including steps needed to correct the violation, and give the small business 30 business days to address the violation. If the small business fails to address the violation within that time, the agency may impose a fine. A small business may request additional time if it has made a good faith effort to address the violation. The bill does not apply to situations where statute requires an agency to assess a fine for noncompliance with an agency rule or statute.



11:22 AM -- Tony Gagliardi, National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gagliardi answered questions from the committee.



11:26 AM -- Kjersten Forseth, Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Forseth answered questions from the committee.





11:38 AM



Representative Neville made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments about the bill. The committee discussed whether the bill should be referred to the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee with Representative Neville.





11:46 AM



The committee took a brief recess.





11:48 AM



Representative Foote called the committee back to order.

11:49 AM



Committee discussion about the bill ensued.