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S_BLT_2023A 02/21/2023 02:08:29 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/21/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Buckner X
Coleman X
Hinrichsen X
Liston X
Sullivan X
Will X
Danielson X
Rodriguez X
Time 02:08:29 PM to 04:00:01 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Electrical Board — State Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Plumbing Board — State Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Uninsured Employer Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB23-105 Committee Discussion Only

Conf 23-Electrical Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar

02:09:47 PM  
Sarah Warner, Department of Regulatory Agencies, introduced the appointees to the State Electrical Board.
02:10:48 PM  
Christopher Butler,
Elva Lynch, and Jeremy Sanchez, appointees to the State Electrical Board
came to the table. The appointment letters may be found in Attachments
A, B, and C.  Their applications and resumes are available at the
State Archives. The appointees discussed their professional experience
and interest in serving on the board.


02:14:38 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Christopher Butler, Elva Lynch, and Jeremy Sanchez to the State Electrical Board State to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Buckner Yes
Coleman Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Will Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Plumbing Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:15:08 PM  
Ms. Warner introduced the appointee to the State Plumbing Board.
02:16:09 PM  
Justin Guerrero,
appointee to the State Plumbing Board, came to the table. The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment D. His application and resume are available
at the State Archives.  Mr. Guerrero discussed his professional experience
and interest in serving on the board.


02:17:32 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Justin Guerrero to the State Plumbing Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Buckner Yes
Coleman Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Will Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Uninsured Employer Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:18:08 PM  
Julie Yates, Department of Labor and Employment, introduced the appointee to the Uninsured Employer Board.
02:19:09 PM  
Roger Hays, appointee
to the Uninsured Employer Board, came to the table.  The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment E.  His application and resume are
available at the State Archives.  Mr. Hays discussed his professional
experience and his interest in continuing to serve for a final term on
the board.


02:20:46 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Roger Hays to the Uninsured Employer Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Buckner Yes
Coleman Excused
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Will Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-105 - Committee Discussion Only
02:21:27 PM  
Senators Danielson
and Buckner introduced Senate Bill 23-105, concerning equal pay for equal
work.  The bill requires the Department of Labor and Employment to
investigate and take enforcement action regarding complaints alleging violations
of state pay equity laws.  The bill also makes updates to job posting
and employee notification requirements for employers when hiring and promoting
staff, including to specify that such posting and notices are not required
in instances of career development or career progression. The sponsors
distributed Amendments L.001 and L.002 to the committee (Attachments F
and G).
02:21:28 PM  
Kaitlin Altone, representing
9to5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:21:29 PM  
Ms. Louise Myrland,
representing the Women's Foundation of Colorado, testified in support of
the bill.
02:21:30 PM  
Kris Garcia, representing
9to5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:36:39 PM  
Mrs. Michelle Siemer,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:43:09 PM  
Edith Mata, representing 9to5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:44:09 PM  
Mrs. Desiree Baccus, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:47:40 PM  
Stephanie Charlton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:48 PM  
Ms. Trina Griego,
representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill.
02:56:15 PM  
Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.
02:59:16 PM  
Ms. Sophie Mariam,
representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the
bill.
03:03:57 PM  
Mr. Ethan Black, representing ProgressNow Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:04:49 PM  
Hon. Su Ryden, representing
the American Association of University Women of Colorado (AAUW), testified
in support of the bill.
03:08:07 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:10:05 PM  
Dr. Michael Neil, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:16:20 PM  
Mrs. Morgan Tregenza, representing the Mediation Association if Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:18:50 PM  
Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:21:09 PM  
Alison Morgan, representing the Colorado Bankers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:26:33 PM  
Jessica Kostelnik, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:29:20 PM  
Mrs. Andrea Barker, representing the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:30:57 PM  
Jaclyn Terwey, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.
03:33:25 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:35:43 PM  
Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:38:47 PM  
Grace McGuire, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:42:47 PM  
Scott Moss, representing
the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified to amend the
bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
03:49:03 PM  
Alison Friedman Phillips,
representing The Women's Foundation of Colorado, read anonymous prepared
testimony in support of the bill.
03:50:55 PM  
Ms. Rachel Ellis, representing the Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:54:27 PM  
Ms. Laura Wolf, representing the Colorado Women’s Bar Association (CWBA), testified in support of the bill.
03:54:28 PM  
Additional written
public testimony provided to the committee may be found in Attachment H.
03:55:47 PM  
The chair explained that the bill would be laid over to another date.


04:00:01 PM   The committee adjourned.






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