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BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1010

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date Mar 27, 2025       Location Old Supreme Court

HB25-1010 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


11:33:34 AM  

Senator Weissman introduced House Bill 25-1010, concerning price gouging of necessities. The bill allows the Governor to declare a disaster emergency due to a market disruption including a trade disruption, and clarifies what may constitute price gouging during such a declared disaster emergency. He responded to questions from the committee.

11:38:23 AM  
Mika Alexander, representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing Colorado People's Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
11:52:12 AM  
Mr. Grier Bailey, representing the CWPMA, testified to amend the bill. Angie Binder, representing the CO Petroleum Association, testified to amend the bill. Mr. William Groffy, representing the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, testified to amend the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Additional written testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment I.
12:05:31 PM  
Senator Weissman made closing comments on the merits of the bill. Committee members made comments on the bill.

12:11:20 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1010 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley No
Catlin No
Jodeh Yes
Liston No
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS