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57C742AC6279C1238725881A006EFF26 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1313

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, & WATER
Date Apr 4, 2022      
Location HCR 0107



HB22-1313 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:12:24 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:12:45 PM  
The committee reconvened.
02:18:07 PM  
Representative McCormick, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced HB22-1313. Under current law, an agricultural employer is required to meet specific housing requirements for agricultural workers during a public health emergency. This bill clarifies that these requirements apply only during a statewide public health emergency related to COVID-19. The bill also includes alternative protections related to housing as identified by the Department of Public Health and Environment.
02:20:13 PM  
Representative Caraveo, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
02:21:32 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:22:39 PM  

Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Scott Moss, representing Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, was available to answer committee questions. Mr. Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Diana Herrero, representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill. Harrison Topp, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

02:31:56 PM  
Ms. Herrero and Mr. Topp responded to questions from the committee.
02:37:19 PM  
Landon Gates, representing Colorado Wheatgrowers Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:42:19 PM  

Representative McCormick spoke about amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

02:44:40 PM  
Committee members asked questions about the amendment.


02:46:03 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved McCormick
Seconded Valdez D.
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lontine
McLachlan
Pelton
Roberts
Titone
Valdez D.
Will
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:46:04 PM  
Representative McCormick and Representative Caraveo gave final comments on the bill.
02:47:39 PM  
Committee members made final comments on the bill.


02:49:56 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1313, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved McCormick
Seconded Valdez D.
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lontine Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pelton Yes
Roberts Yes
Titone Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Will Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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