S_BLT_2023A 02/02/2023 10:52:41 AM Committee Summary

Senators Jaquez Lewis and Danielson introduced Senate Bill 23-058, concerning job application fairness. The bill prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee's age on an employment application.

Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Lynette Reiling, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Michael Hare, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Teresa Falagrady, representing the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity: Workforce Services, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Mike Kohler, representing the Partnership for Age Friendly Communities, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Lisa Jensen, representing Workforce Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Gary McMurtrey, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee discussion ensued.

The sponsors distributed and explained the purpose of Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

The committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Ms. Crystal Bullard, representing Shortfall Cover, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Michael Chapman, representing Security Service Federal Credit Union, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.