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S_BLT_2018A 02/26/2018 02:04:39 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/26/2018
Attendance
Jahn X
Kerr X
Priola X
Smallwood X
Williams A. *
Neville T. X
Tate X
Time 02:04:39 PM to 04:09:26 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Tate
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 18-Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors Favorably Refer to Full Senate
Conf 18-Labor And Employment — Executive Director — Department Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate
Conf 18-Air Quality Control Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate
HB18-1068 Postponed Indefinitely
SB18-173 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB18-1096 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB18-168 Lay Over

Conf 18-Labor And Employment — Executive Director — Department Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
02:14:52 PM  
Sam Walker, appointee to the position of
Executive Director of the Department of Labor and Employment came to the
table.  The appointment letter may be found in Attachment B.  His
application and resume is available at the State Archives.  Mr. Walker
introduced himself and discussed his experience related to the work of
the department.  He responded to questions from the committee.
02:24:50 PM  

The committee made comments on Mr. Walker's testimony.
02:34:06 PM  
Mr. Walker continued to respond to questions from the committee.


02:38:41 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Samuel Walker to the Department of Labor And Employment — Executive Director to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Neville T.
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Yes
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Yes
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 18-Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
02:05:58 PM  

Phil Kalen, Pinnacol Assurance, introduced Brad Busse and Fiona Arnold,  appointees to the Pinnacol Assurance Board of Directors. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A.  Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives.
02:06:57 PM  

Brad Busse discussed his interest in serving on the board and his experience related to the board's responsibilities.  He responded to questions from the committee.

02:09:03 PM  

Fiona Arnold discussed her interest in serving on the board and her experiences related to the work of the board.  She responded to questions from the committee.


02:14:30 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Fiona Arnold and Brad Busse to the Pinnacol Assurance Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Neville T.
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Yes
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Excused
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1068 - Postponed Indefinitely
02:42:46 PM  

Senator Coram introduced House Bill 18-1068, concerning the title of naturopathic doctor. The bill eliminates the word "registered" in the title used by naturopathic doctors.
02:47:00 PM  
Linda Rosa, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill. She provided a handout to the committee (Attachment D). She responded to questions from the committee.
02:53:17 PM  
James Gilchrist, Colorado Association of
Naturopathic Doctors (CoAND), spoke in support of the bill.
02:53:50 PM  
Mark Johnson, Colorado Medical Society,
spoke in opposition to the bill.
03:01:56 PM  
Rena Bloom, CoAND, spoke in support of
the bill.  She responded to questions from the committee.
03:02:52 PM  
Hillary Roland, representing herself, spoke
in support of the bill.  She responded to comments from the committee.
03:11:07 PM  
Ms. Bloom continued to respond to the comments from the committee.
03:17:39 PM  
Ms. Roland responded to comments from the committee.
03:21:29 PM  
Yelana Love, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee.
03:26:54 PM  
Shawna Kiker, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.
03:30:49 PM  
Ashley Biscoe, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.
03:31:07 PM  
Kelly Parcell, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill.
03:41:37 PM  
Roanne Houck, representing herself, spoke in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
03:48:43 PM  
Donna Walter, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
03:53:07 PM  
Senator Coram made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


03:58:09 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 18-1068 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Neville T.
Seconded
Jahn No
Kerr Yes
Priola No
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. No
Neville T. No
Tate Yes
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


03:58:24 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1068 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.
Moved Neville T.
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr No
Priola Yes
Smallwood No
Williams A. Yes
Neville T. Yes
Tate No
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 18-Air Quality Control Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
02:39:10 PM  
Michael Silverstein, Department of Public
Health and Environment, introduced Megan Garvey appointee to the Air Quality
Control Commission. The appointment letter is Attachment C.  Her application
and resume may be found at the State Archives.
02:40:09 PM  

Megan Garvey came to the table and discussed her work experience and interest in serving on the commission.



02:41:56 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Megan Garvey to the Air Quality Control Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Neville T.
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Excused
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Excused
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1096 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
04:05:15 PM  
Senator Priola introduced House Bill 18-1096
concerning special events permits for alcohol beverages. The bill removes
the provision that allows municipalities owning arts facilities to apply
for a special event permit, instead allowing any municipality, county,
or special district to do so.  Senator Priola provided a handout to
the committee (Attachment E).
04:07:02 PM  
Kevin Bommer, Colorado Municipal League, spoke in support of the bill.


04:08:26 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 18-1096 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Neville T.
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Yes
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Excused
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-173 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
04:00:05 PM  

Senator Gardner introduced Senate Bill 18-173, concerning the removal of vinous liquor from licensed premises. The bill clarifies that liquor licensees who offer cork and carry may serve sandwiches and light snacks instead of meals.
04:02:13 PM  
Stephanie Hicks, Colorado Association of
Viticulture and Enology, spoke in support of the bill.


04:05:00 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-173 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Smallwood
Seconded
Jahn Yes
Kerr Yes
Priola Yes
Smallwood Yes
Williams A. Excused
Neville T. Yes
Tate Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB18-168 - Lay Over
04:08:42 PM  
The bill was laid over.


04:09:26 PM   Committee Adjourned