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19EBD09952D1321487258B1600621AD2 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB24-232

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date May 7, 2024      
Location HCR 0107



SB24-232 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


11:51:36 AM  
Representative Titone
and Representative Woodrow, co-prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill
24-232, concerning modifications to the protections for public workers.
The bill clarifies definitions in the Protection for Public Workers Act,
which was adopted in Senate Bill 23-111. It clarifies that protected, concerted
activity for the purpose of mutual aid or protection does not include the
right or obligation to recognize or negotiate a collective bargaining agreement,
and does not include activities of confidential or managerial public employees.
In addition, the bill modifies the applicability of a public employer's
authority to limit the rights of public employees in certain circumstances.
11:55:21 AM  
Kjersten Forseth,
representing the Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill and
responded to questions from the committee.
11:58:21 AM  
Representative Titone
and Representative Woodrow provided concluding remarks about the bill.


11:59:43 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-232 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Woodrow
Seconded Ricks
Bottoms No
Bradley No
Brown Yes
DeGraaf No
Epps Yes
Parenti Yes
Ricks Yes
Rutinel Yes
Willford Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Woodrow Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details