26C71CB469533B048725882A0074E2B7 Hearing Summary

The committee took a recess.

The committee came back to order.

Senator Coleman introduced Senate Bill 22-163, concerning fair procurement practices. The bill creates the State Procurement Equity Program in the Department of Personnel and Administration, a bond assistance program, and stakeholder group. He distributed Amendments L.001 and L.002 and a handout to the committee (Attachments G, H, and I).

Richard Lewis, representing RTL Networks, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Lorena Zimmer, representing Prosper Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Seth Ford, representing the Department of Personnel and Administration, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Lauren Grosh, representing the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Gifford, representing the Associated General Contractors Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Martinez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Additional written testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment J.

Senator Coleman explained Amendment L.001.

Senator Coleman explained Amendment L.002.

The sponsor made closing comments on the merits of the bill.