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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SMART ACT PRESENTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
Date Jan 14, 2026       Location Old State Library

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment SMART Act Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
04:31:15 PM  
Joe Barela, Executive Director of the Department of Labor and Employment, provided an overview of the agency's operations, goals, and funding. Director Barela also discussed the agency's legislative agenda and accessibility efforts.
04:50:03 PM  
Cher Haavind, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Communications Officer, and Director Barela answered questions from the committee.