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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Date |
04/13/2023 |
| Attendance |
| Baisley |
* |
| Coleman |
X |
| Ginal |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Sullivan |
X |
| Will |
* |
| Danielson |
X |
| Rodriguez |
X |
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| Time |
04:39:59 PM to 06:12:25 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 |
| hSB23-264 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB23-1074 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB23-1181 |
Committee Discussion Only |
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SB23-264 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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04:40:14 PM |
Senators Gardner and Rodriguez introduced Senate Bill 23-264 concerning alcohol permit festivals. The bill specifies the number of permitted festivals in which a liquor licensee may jointly participate. The sponsors distributed Amendment L.005 (Attachment A).
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04:42:49 PM |
Shawnee Adelson, representing the Colorado Brewers Guild, testified in support of the bill.
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04:45:59 PM |
Cassidee Shull, representing the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), testified in support of the bill.
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04:49:09 PM |
Senator Rodriguez explained the purpose of Amendment L.005.
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04:53:07 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
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Ginal |
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Hinrichsen |
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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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04:53:22 PM |
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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04:54:32 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-264, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Rodriguez |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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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: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB23-1074 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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04:55:42 PM |
Senator Marchman
introduced House Bill 23-1074, concerning the study of workforce transitions
to other industries. The bill requires the Department of Labor and
Employment to commission a study on the skill transferability of workers
in the oil and gas industry and in occupations facing disruption due to
automation and technological development. She responded to questions from
the committee.
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04:58:10 PM |
Ms. Sophie Mariam, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.
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05:02:40 PM |
Ms. Jane Allen, representing The Alliance Center, testified in support of the bill.
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05:06:17 PM |
Heidi Leathwood, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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05:09:21 PM |
Dr. Dar-Lon Chang, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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05:12:32 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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05:12:33 PM |
Additional written
testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
B.
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05:30:34 PM |
Senator Marchman
distributed and explained the purpose of Amendment L.004 (Attachment C).
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05:31:05 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 |
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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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Hinrichsen |
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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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05:31:22 PM |
Senator Marchman made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
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05:31:39 PM |
The committee members made comments on the merits of the bill.
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05:37:58 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 23-1074, 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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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Liston |
Excused |
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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: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB23-1181 - Committee Discussion Only
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05:38:23 PM |
The committee came back to order.
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05:45:07 PM |
Senators Hinrichsen and Mullica introduced House Bill 23-1181, concerning guaranteed asset protection agreements. The bill establishes requirements of guaranteed asset protection agreements offered by motor vehicle lenders.
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05:50:51 PM |
Martha Fulford, representing
the Colorado Department of Law, testified in opposition to the bill. She
responded to questions from the committee.
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05:54:54 PM |
Mr. Tom Keepers, representing the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
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05:55:20 PM |
Ms. Katie March, representing the GoWest Credit Union Association, testified in support of the bill.
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05:58:50 PM |
Mr. Gerald Abboud, representing the Powersports Dealers Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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06:04:52 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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06:05:06 PM |
The sponsors made closing comments on the bill. The chair laid the bill over for action at a later date.
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| 06:12:25 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
