S_SA_2018A 01/22/2018 01:32:06 PM Committee Summary

Senator Priola, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-025 to the committee. The bill clarifies election procedures for the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, and specifies that elections in the district can be held either independently or in coordination with the county clerks and recorders of the counties included in the district.  The bill addresses the calculation of the district's share of costs if participating in a coordinated election, and it aligns various portions of the law with the Uniform Election Code and the Local Government Election Code.

Libby Szabo, representing the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, testified in support of the bill.  She explained that the bill cleans up procedures to keep them up with current election laws.  She described the district's role in the Denver metro area and provided examples of its work.

Ken MacKenzie, executive director of the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, testified in support of the bill.

Matt Crane, Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder representing the Colorado County Clerks' Association, testified on the bill.  He explained that the association is neutral on the bill but supports amendment L.001 [Attachment A].

Evan Goulding, representing the Special Districts Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Priola wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Senator Crowder, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-044 to the committee.  The bill allows private employers to give preference to military veterans in hiring, promoting, or retaining a veteran over another equally qualified applicant or employee as long as certain conditions are met.  Senator Crowder responded to committee member questions about possible consequences of the bill.

No witnesses testified on the bill.  Senator Crowder wrapped up his presentation of the bill.