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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Date |
02/02/2023 |
| Attendance |
| Baisley |
X |
| Coleman |
X |
| Ginal |
X |
| Jaquez Lewis |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Sullivan |
X |
| Will |
X |
| Danielson |
X |
| Rodriguez |
X |
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| Time |
10:52:41 AM to 12:18:11 PM |
| Place |
Old Supreme Court |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Rodriguez |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB23-058 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hSB23-015 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
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SB23-058 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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10:52:57 AM |
Senators Jaquez Lewis and Danielson introduced Senate Bill 23-058, concerning job application fairness. The bill prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee's age on an employment application.
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10:54:30 AM |
Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.
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11:01:38 AM |
Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.
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11:05:47 AM |
Ms. Lynette Reiling, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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11:09:40 AM |
Mr. Michael Hare, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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11:13:28 AM |
Ms. Teresa Falagrady, representing the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity: Workforce Services, testified in support of the bill.
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11:16:36 AM |
Mr. Mike Kohler, representing the Partnership for Age Friendly Communities, testified in support of the bill.
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11:20:38 AM |
Ms. Lisa Jensen, representing Workforce Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.
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11:23:57 AM |
Ms. Meghan McKillop,
representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.
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11:28:12 AM |
Mr. Gary McMurtrey, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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11:30:15 AM |
Mr. Tony Gagliardi,
representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified
to amend the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
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11:33:49 AM |
Committee discussion ensued.
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11:43:05 AM |
The sponsors distributed and explained the purpose of Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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11:44:09 AM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Jaquez Lewis |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Will |
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Danielson |
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Rodriguez |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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11:44:47 AM |
The committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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11:50:13 AM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-058, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Will |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB23-015 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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11:50:25 AM |
Senator Rodriguez
introduced Senate Bill 23-015, concerning vehicle value protection agreements.
The bill sets limitations and requirements for vehicle value protection
plans. He responded to questions from the committee.
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11:53:37 AM |
Ms. Crystal Bullard, representing Shortfall Cover, testified in support of the bill.
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11:58:31 AM |
Mr. Michael Chapman, representing Security Service Federal Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.
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12:01:30 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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12:17:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-015 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Jaquez Lewis |
Excused |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Will |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 12:18:11 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
