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S_BLT_2023A 02/28/2023 02:16:29 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/28/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Coleman X
Ginal X
Hinrichsen X
Liston X
Sullivan X
Will X
Danielson X
Rodriguez X
Time 02:16:29 PM to 03:20:04 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-105 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB23-146 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB23-105 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:16:53 PM  
Senator Coleman discussed the day's proceedings.
02:17:12 PM  
Senators Buckner
and Danielson made opening comments on the merits of Senate Bill 23-105,
concerning equal pay for equal work.  The committee heard testimony
on the bill at the meeting on February 21.  The testimony phase was
not closed so individuals who did not testify on that day will be permitted
to testify today.  The sponsors distributed Amendment L.003 to the
committee (Attachment A).  Amendments L.001 and L.002 were distributed
to committee members a the previous meeting (Attachments B and C).
02:26:53 PM  
Mr. Tony Gagliardi,
representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified
in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:26:54 PM  
Senator Danielson
explained Amendment L.001.


02:31:57 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Hinrichsen
Liston
Sullivan
Will
Danielson
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:32:00 PM  
Senator Danielson
explained Amendment L.002


02:33:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Hinrichsen
Liston
Sullivan
Will
Danielson
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:33:44 PM  
Senator Danielson
explained Amendment L.003. She responded questions from the committee.
02:38:23 PM  
Bill Zepernick, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions from the committee.
02:44:43 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:44:59 PM  
The committee recessed
and came back to order.


02:50:43 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley No
Coleman Yes
Ginal Excused
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston No
Sullivan Excused
Will No
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:52:28 PM  
The committee made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


02:53:54 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-105, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley No
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston No
Sullivan Yes
Will Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-146 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:54:25 PM  
The committee recessed.
02:55:04 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:55:50 PM  
Senator Danielson
introduced Senate Bill 23-146, concerning modifications to the information
included in the state apprenticeship directory.  She responded to
questions from the committee.
02:56:25 PM  
Dr. Denise Miller, representing the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, testified in support of the bill.
03:09:02 PM  
Jason Wardrip, representing the Colorado Building Construction Trades Council, testified in support of the bill.
03:11:18 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:18:28 PM  
The committee made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


03:19:53 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-146 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston No
Sullivan Yes
Will No
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Excused
Final YES: 6   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:20:04 PM   The committee adjourned.






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