J_ECLC_2020A 03/10/2020 04:33:49 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Date 03/10/2020 Attendance Fenberg X Garnett X Holbert X Neville X Garcia X Becker X Time 04:33:49 PM to 05:40:26 PM Place Old State Library This Meeting was called to order by Representative Becker This Report was prepared by Amanda King Hearing Items Action Taken hMeet pursuant to Joint Rule 44 in response to the Governor's disaster emergency declaration Committee Discussion Only X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call Meet pursuant to Joint Rule 44 in response to the Governor's disaster emergency declaration - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2020A/commsumm.nsf/0/45A48C5056E9...$File/200310 AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 200310 AttachB.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2020A/commsumm.nsf/0/BC4FA3FB4318...$File/200310 AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 200310 AttachA.pdf 04:35:12 PM Speaker Becker called the meeting to order and explained that the meeting was being called pursuant to Joint Rule 44 of the Senate and House of Representatives in response to the Governor's disaster emergency declaration. She stated that Joint Rule 44 applies if the Governor has issued an executive order, pursuant to state law, that declares that Colorado is in a state of disaster emergency caused by a public health emergency infecting or exposing a great number of people to disease, agents, toxins, or other such threats, and has activated the Colorado Emergency Operations Plan. 04:35:13 PM Sharon Eubanks, Director of the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), discussed Joint Rule 44. She stated that the Governor's Executive Order had been issued verbally, and was not available in written form at this time. Director Eubanks referenced a memorandum concerning the Governor's constitutional and statutory emergency powers that was prepared by OLLS (Attachment A). 04:38:30 PM The committee discussed the Governor's Executive Order and Joint Rule 44. A handout prepared by Legislative Council Staff regarding Joint Rule 44 was distributed to the committee (Attachment B). Director Eubanks responded to questions from committee members. Committee discussion about Joint Rule 44 and the Governor's Executive Order ensued. 04:50:29 PM Director Eubanks responded to questions from the committee about the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act. The committee discussed the laws and rules regarding the 120 day legislative session. Director Eubanks discussed constitutional provisions and legislative rules regarding the 120 day legislative session. She also responded to questions regarding legislation that needs to passed by a date certain, such as certain bugetary bills and the rule review bill. 05:01:43 PM Carolyn Kampman, Director of the Joint Budget Committee Staff, answered questions about bills related to appropriations that may be considered critical. Director Eubanks answered questions about what would happen with pending legislation during an extended recess of the General Assembly. 05:03:35 PM Natalie Mullis, Director of Legislative Council Staff, answered questions about legislative staff and related pay. Director Eubanks answered questions about legislative procedures related to recessing or adjourning the General Assembly. Director Kampman and Director Mullis answered questions regarding the presentation of the upcoming economic forecast. Director Mullis responded to questions from the committee about formalizing communication with experts related to COVID-19. Director Eubanks answered questions about the requirements for public hearings on legislation. 05:14:43 PM Jacki Cooper Melmed, Chief Legal Counsel of the Office of the Governor, answered questions from the committee about the Governor's disaster emergency declaration. 05:18:04 PM Director Eubanks answered additional questions about Joint Rule 44. The committee discussed the possibility of setting up a communication process with experts related to the public health emergency, reviewing Joint Rule 44 to see if the rule should be amended to address the current situation, and addressing concerns about having public input in the legislative process. The committee discussed the OLLS memorandum that was distributed, and the need for training for the members of the Executive Committee. Director Eubanks answered questions about amending Joint Rule 44. The committee discussed possible legislation related to the upcoming political party assemblies. 05:40:26 PM The committee adjourned.