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S_BLT_2019A 01/16/2019 01:31:51 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 01/16/2019
Attendance
Priola X
Story X
Woodward X
Danielson X
Williams A. X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Time 01:31:51 PM to 02:11:26 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Williams A.
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 19-Labor And Employment — Executive Director — Department Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB19-028 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

Conf 19-Labor And Employment — Executive Director — Department Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:32:04 PM  
Mr. David Oppenheim, Legislative Director, Office of the Governor, introduced Mr. Barela, appointee to Executive Director of the Department of Labor and Employment.
01:33:06 PM  
Mr. Joseph Barela, appointee to the Executive
Director of the Department of Labor and Employment, came to the table.
 The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A.  Mr. Barela
described his background and discussed his experience with and interest
in overseeing labor-related issues in the state.  He responded to
questions from the committee.


01:44:35 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Joseph Barela to the Executive Director of the Department of Labor And Employment to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Woodward Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB19-028 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


01:44:42 PM  
Senator Holbert introduced Senate Bill
19-028, concerning on and off premise licenses in rural areas.  The
bill allows state and local licensing authorities to issue fermented malt
beverage on/off premises licenses in certain areas.  Senator Holbert
responded to questions from the committee.
01:49:33 PM  
Amy Schul, Last Stand, spoke in favor of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
01:52:18 PM  
Roger Schul, Last Stand, spoke in favor of the bill.
01:53:33 PM  
Vivienne Lorenzini, representing herself,
spoke in favor of the bill.
01:56:02 PM  
Gertrude Chapin, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
01:57:32 PM  
Jason Hopfer, Support Your Local Liquor Store, spoke in favor of the bill.
02:00:08 PM  
Senator Holbert responded to questions from the committee.
02:00:22 PM  
Mr. Hopfer responded to questions from the committee.
02:03:18 PM  
Jeanne McEvoy, Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, spoke in favor of the bill.


02:10:38 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-028 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Woodward Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:11:26 PM   The committee adjourned.