S_BLT_2019A 02/25/2019 01:32:37 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY Date 02/25/2019 Attendance Priola * Story X Tate X Danielson X Williams A. X X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call Time 01:32:37 PM to 02:09:24 PM Place SCR 354 This Meeting was called to order by Senator Williams A. This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman Hearing Items Action Taken hSB19-135 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations SB19-135 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/090C3B58330E...$File/190225 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 190225 AttachA.pdf 01:32:49 PM Senator Williams, prime sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-135, concerning a state procurement disparity study. The bill requires the Department of Personnel and Administration to commission an independent disparity study of the state procurement process involving certain historically underutilized businesses. The study report will include recommendations to address any disparities that are found. 01:35:48 PM Senator Rodriguez, joint prime sponsor, made opening comments on the bill. 01:36:34 PM Sameer Bawa, BBC Research and Consulting, spoke about the process of assessing procurement disparities. He responded to questions from the committee. 01:42:02 PM Daniel Ramos, One Colorado, spoke in favor of the bill. 01:49:04 PM Michael Gifford, Associated General Contractors, spoke in favor of the bill. 01:52:08 PM Phil Hayes, United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, spoke in favor of the bill. 01:54:26 PM Julie Reiskin, Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill. 01:57:31 PM Jenifer Waller, Colorado Bankers, spoke in favor of the bill. 01:58:01 PM Loren Furman, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the bill. 01:58:25 PM Michelle Campbell, Campbell Litigation, spoke in favor of the bill. 02:01:50 PM Halisi Vinson, Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center, spoke in favor of the bill. 02:03:37 PM Senator Williams distributed Amendment L.001 (Attachment A) 02:06:15 PM Ariel Hammerquist, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the fiscal note on the bill. 02:07:22 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 Moved Williams A. Seconded Priola Story Tate Danielson Williams A. YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:07:38 PM Senator Williams made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 02:09:01 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-135, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Williams A. Seconded Priola Yes Story Yes Tate Yes Danielson Yes Williams A. Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 02:09:24 PM The committee adjourned.