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S_BLT_2021A 04/12/2021 01:35:36 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 04/12/2021
Attendance
Coleman X
Kolker X
Liston X
Priola X
Woodward X
Danielson X
Rodriguez X
Time 01:35:36 PM to 02:45:13 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1204 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB21-1019 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB21-1147 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB21-1048 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB21-1204 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:35:52 PM  
Senators Ginal and Holbert introduced House Bill 21-1204, concerning unemployment benefits for marijuana businesses. Senator Holbert responded to questions from the committee.
01:43:53 PM  
Mr. Dean Heizer,
representing the Marijuana Industry Group, responded to questions from
the committee.
01:46:28 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


01:47:19 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1204 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Priola Yes
Woodward Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1019 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:47:41 PM  
Senator Ginal introduced House Bill 21-1019, concerning modifications to manufactured housing.
01:48:56 PM  
Ms. Keely Ambrose,
representing Summit County Government, testified in support of the bill.
01:53:20 PM  
Ms. Tawny Peyton,
representing the Rocky Mountain Home Association, testified in support
of the bill.
01:57:21 PM  
Ms. Daphne Gervais,
representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.
01:57:56 PM  
Mr. Mo Miskell, representing
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing, testified
in support of the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.
01:59:21 PM  
Ms. Peyton responded to questions from the committee.
02:01:40 PM  
Senator Ginal made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


02:08:05 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1019 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Priola Yes
Woodward Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1147 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:08:23 PM  
Senators Hansen and Simpson introduced House Bill 21-1147 concerning continuing education requirements for architects.
02:10:27 PM  
Ms.  Amanda
Spice, representing the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.
02:11:33 PM  
Ms. Amy Graves, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:13:54 PM  
Mr. Thaddius Carvis,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:15:59 PM  
Mr. Nikolaus Remus,
representing AIA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:19:39 PM  
Mr. Kevin Eronimous, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:22:10 PM  
Ms. Rachael Johnson, representing AIA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:26:55 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments.


02:29:31 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1147 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Priola Yes
Woodward Yes
Danielson Excused
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1048 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:32:29 PM  
Senator Rodriguez
introduced House Bill 21-1048 that would require retaiil establishments
to accept cash payment.  He distributed Amendment L.003 (Attachment
A).
02:32:53 PM  
Ms Carol Hedges,
representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the
bill.
02:34:54 PM  
Senator Rodriguez explained Amendment L.003. He responded to questions from the committee.


02:40:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Rodriguez
Seconded
Coleman
Kolker
Liston
Priola
Woodward
Danielson Excused
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:40:48 PM  
Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
02:41:46 PM  
The committee recessed.
02:43:47 PM  
The committee came
back to order.


02:44:56 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1048, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Rodriguez
Seconded
Coleman Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Priola No
Woodward No
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:45:13 PM   The committee adjourned.