CAE153FE9A22F90887258266006CB1AB Hearing Summary

Representative Coleman introduced House Bill 18-1310. The bill creates a pilot program in the Division of Local Government in the Department of Local Affairs to provide emergency employment support services to rural and economically disadvantaged counties in the state. He responded to questions from the committee.

Kristopher Grant, Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill. He distributed two handouts to the committee (Attachments A and B). Mr. Grant responded to questions from the committee.

Ruthie Url, Southwest Center for Independence, testified from the remote location at Fort Lewis College, and in support of the bill.

Mike Truijillo, Conejos Clean Water, testified from the remote location at Adams State College in support of the bill.

Joe Mahoney, Catholic Charities, testified in support of the bill.

Robert Andrews, Denver Works, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Kelly, Denver Day Works and Bayaud Enterprises, testified in support of the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Mahoney responded to questions from the committee.

William Dowling, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified regarding possible amendments to the bill.

Tim Arnold, Boulder Bridge House, testified in support of the bill.

Laura Ware, Skills 2 Compete Colorado Coalition, responded to previous questions from the committee and testified in support of the bill.  Representative Coleman distributed amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments C and D).

Representative Coleman gave concluding remarks regarding the bill.