H_FIN_2020A 06/06/2020 10:10:14 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Garnett and Neville presented House Bill 20-1416 to the committee. This bill modifies the timing and format of fiscal analyses prepared by nonpartisan legislative staff for citizen-initiated ballot measures.

Representative Woodrow previously presented House Bill 20-1405, along with amendment L.001 (Attachment A) to the committee on June 4, 2020.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment B.

Representative A. Valdez presented House Bill 20-1408 to the committee. The bill establishes a prioritized list of controlled maintenance projects to be funded by revenue generated pursuant to House Bill 20-1377.

Representative Valdez responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives Bird and Cutter presented Hosue Bill 20-1413 to the committee, along with amendments L.001, L.002, and L.003 (Attachments C, D, and E). This bill establishes a state and private investor funded small business recovery loan program.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment F.

Federico Pena, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Blair Richardson, representing Bow River Capital, testified in support of the bill.

State Treasurer Dave Young testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Kraft, representing OEDIT, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Bird and Cutter wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representative Becker presented House Bill 20-1417 to the committee. The bill codifies the Care Subfund in the General Fund where $70.0 million in federal funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 were allocated by the Governor.

Representative Herod presented House Bill 20-1332 to the committee.  This bill makes discrimination in housing based on a person's source of income an unfair housing practice.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment G.

Drew Hamrick, representing the Colorado Apartment Council, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Hamrick responded to committee members' questions.

Aubrey Hasvold, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Herod explained distributed and explained amendment L.002 (Attachment H).

Representative Herod wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

Representatives Sullivan and Herod presented House Bill 20-1415 to the committee. The bill prohibits a principal from taking adverse action against a worker who raises concerns about workplace health and safety practices related to a public health emergency.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment I.

Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified against the bill.

Sandra Parker Murray, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brielle Diem, representing Denver Health Workers' United, testified in support of the bill.

Isis Usborne, representing Colorado People's Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Sandra Sherwood, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Christine Garcia Rexach, representing Denver Health Workers United, testified in support of the bill.

Robert Neeld, representing Denver Health Workers United, testified in support of the bill.

Sarah Zagle, representing Denver Health Workers United, testified in support of the bill.

Chasa Moore, representing Denver Health Workers United, testified in support of the bill.

Anthony Scorzo, representing Communications Workers of America, testified in support of the bill.

David Seligman, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives Herod and Sullivan wrapped up their presentation to the committee.