706BAE9F0B59026587258283007E01D8 Hearing Summary

Senators Donovan and Fields, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1378 to the committee. The bill modifies the policies related to gender-based pay discrimination in Colorado. It creates new standards for employers and requires the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to enforce these standards. It also creates a civil action for employees.

Senator Fields provided a handout to committee members [Attachment B].

Charlotte Sweeney, representing the Colorado Women's Bar Association, testified in support of the bill. She also provided written testimony from the Women's Foundation of Colorado [Attachment C].

Tyrone Glover, representing the Sam Cary Bar Association, testified in support of the bill.

Lydia Waligorski, representing the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Alves, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.  She provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment D].

Kaitlin Altone, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Donovan and Fields wrapped up their presentation of the bill.