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S_BLT_2025A 03/18/2025 02:05:07 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 03/18/2025
Attendance
Baisley X
Catlin X
Jodeh X
Liston *
Winter F. X
Hinrichsen *
Danielson *
Time 02:05:07 PM to 04:03:39 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Danielson
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 25-Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 25-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB25-1018 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB25-132 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 25-Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar

02:11:46 PM  

Jacquee Wilson, Department of Local Affairs, introduced the appointees for the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission and explained the commission's role. Rob Martindale, Julie McCaleb, Kristin Miller, Richard Russel, Scott Wendland, Kathleen Anderson, and Kelsey Davis came to the table. The appointment letters may be found in Attachments A, B, and C. Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives. The appointees discussed their professional experience and interest in serving on the commission.



02:15:28 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Rob Martindale, Julie McCaleb, Kristin Miller, Richard Russel, Scott Wendland, Kathleen Anderson, and Kelsey Davis to the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Jodeh
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Excused
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Danielson Excused
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:16:52 PM  

Megan Strong and Allison Miles, appointees to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board, came to the table, Mr. Switzer is out due to illness. The appointment letters may be found in Attachments D and E. Their applications and resumes are available at the state Archives. The appointees discussed their professional experience and interest in serving on the board.



02:21:05 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Megan Strong, Allison Miles, and Robert Switzer to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Jodeh
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Excused
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Danielson Excused
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1018 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:21:22 PM  
Senator Danielson
introduced House Bill 25-1018, concerning vocational rehabilitation services.
The bill modifies the eligibility requirements for receipt of vocational
rehabilitation services from the Department of Labor and Employment.
02:22:14 PM  
Jack Johnson, representing
Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Carson Covey,
representing Family Voices Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Meredith Henry, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Ty Smith, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill. Ms. Vallen Sarnoff, representing the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
testified in support of the bill. Augusta Klimek, representing Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,
was available to answer committee questions.



The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.
02:40:19 PM  
Senator Danielson
made closing comments on the merits of the bill. The committee took a recess.


02:43:24 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1018 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley No
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Yes
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-132 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
02:44:48 PM  
Senators Marchman
and Gonzales introduced Senate Bill 25-132, concerning liquor manufacturer
tastings. The bill expands the number of allowable tasting rooms operated
by spirits manufacturers and allows them to sell alcohol that they did
not manufacture. The sponsors distributed Amendments L.005 and L.008 (Attachments
F and G). They responded to questions from the committee.
02:44:49 PM  

Rebekah Hernandez, representing the Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Stephanie Hicks, representing the Tavern League of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Elizabeth Haskell, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill.Cassidee Shull, representing the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology, testified in opposition to the bill. Christpher Allison, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Krystyn Hartmann, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.



The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:44:50 PM  
Sara Orange, representing
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, testified in support of the bill. Pete Macca,
representing Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, testified in support of the
bill. David Fishering, representing the Colorado Distillers Guild, testified
in support of the bill. Kara Miller, representing Stranahan's, testified
in support of the bill Tom Perrick, American Distilled Spirits Alliance.
Mr. Bennett Rutledge, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill.



The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.
03:45:12 PM  
Ms. Michelle Stone-Principato,
representing the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement
Division, responded to questions from the committee.
03:49:03 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed the purpose of Amendment L.005.


03:52:46 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Baisley
Catlin
Jodeh
Liston
Winter F.
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:53:06 PM  
The sponsors explained
the purpose of Amendment L.008.


03:53:49 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Jodeh
Seconded
Baisley
Catlin
Jodeh
Liston
Winter F.
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:53:51 PM  
The sponsors made
closing comments on the merits of the bill.


04:03:24 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston No
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:03:39 PM   The committee adjourned.