H_BUS_2018A 05/01/2018 02:03:30 PM Committee Summary

Representative Rankin introduced House Bill 18-1421.  The bill makes changes to the information technology procurement process and requires an audit of the procurement process for the human resources information system known as HR Works.  He responded to questions from the committee.

Kevin Niemond, Joint Budget Committee Staff, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Matt Anderson, Office of Information Technology, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Rankin distributed and explained amendment L.002 [Attachment A].

Representative Rankin gave concluding remarks regarding the bill.

Representative Kraft-Tharp introduced Senate Bill 18-219.  The bill requires a motor vehicle manufacturer to compensate each of its motor vehicle dealers for work on warranty obligations in accordance with the current market rate for labor and the profit margins on parts. She distributed amendments L.022 and L.030 and an explanation of amendment L.030 [Attachments B through D].

Tim Jackson, Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Dommermuth, Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of the bill. He discussed contracts between automobile manufacturers and dealers. He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment E]

Jep Seman, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, testified in opposition to the bill.

Scott Spendlove, Global Automakers, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Seman responded to questions from the committee regarding amendments to the bill.

Michael Dunlap, Schomp Automotive Group, testified in support of the bill.

David Leibowitz, Prestige Porsche/Audi and Mercedes Benz of Littleton, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Leibowitz responded to questions from the committee.

Randall Biles, Colorado Auto Dealers Association and RV dealerships, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Feeley, Colorado Auto Dealers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Kraft Tharp gave concluding remarks regarding the bill.