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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Date |
03/05/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Baisley |
* |
| Coleman |
E |
| Ginal |
X |
| Liston |
X |
| Sullivan |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Danielson |
X |
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| Time |
02:03:53 PM to 02:53:00 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Danielson |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jeanette Chapman |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB24-149 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
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SB24-149 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:04:23 PM |
Senator Hinrichsen introduced Senate Bill 24-149, concerning workers' compensation for state employees. He distributed Amendments L.001, L.002, and L.003 (Attachments A, B, and C).
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02:07:18 PM |
Stephan Marsh, representing
the Workers' Compensation Education Association (WCEA), testified in support
of the bill.
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02:08:26 PM |
Amber Rehbein, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:12:53 PM |
Erin Montgomery,
representing the WCEA, testified in support of the bill.
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02:15:15 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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02:18:51 PM |
Mr. Seth Ford, representing the Department of Personnel and Administration, testified to amend the bill.
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02:24:46 PM |
Ms. Paula Lowder, representing the Colorado Self-Insurance Association, testified to amend the bill.
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02:28:08 PM |
Ms. Dianne Criswell, representing the Special District Association, testified to amend the bill.
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02:30:09 PM |
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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02:33:31 PM |
The sponsor discussed the purpose of L.001.
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02:40:20 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
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Liston |
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Sullivan |
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Hinrichsen |
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Danielson |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:40:56 PM |
Senator Hinrichsen
discussed the purpose of L.002 and L.003. He responded to questions from
the committee.
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02:48:08 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
No |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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02:48:29 PM |
The sponsor responded to questions from the committee related to L.003.
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02:51:42 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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02:52:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-149, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
Yes |
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Coleman |
Excused |
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Ginal |
Yes |
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Liston |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 02:53:00 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
