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S_BLT_2019A 04/03/2019 01:32:07 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 04/03/2019
Attendance
Priola X
Story X
Tate X
Danielson X
Williams A. X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Time 01:32:07 PM to 02:19:32 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Williams A.
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 19-Real Estate Appraisers — Board Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 19-Special Funds Board For Workers' Compensation Self Insurers Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 19-Statewide Internet Portal Authority (Sipa) Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 19-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate
SB19-206 Postponed Indefinitely
HB19-1238 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB19-169 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 19-Real Estate Appraisers — Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:32:50 PM  
Marcia Waters, Division of Real Estate, introduced the appointee for the Board of Real Estate Appraisers.
01:33:55 PM  
Harrietta Sanders, appointee for the Board
of Real Estate Appraisers, came to the table.  She discussed her professional
experience and her interest in serving on the board.  The appointment
letter is Attachment A.  Ms. Sanders' resume and application are available
at the State Archives.


01:35:36 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Harrietta Sanders to the Board of Real Estate Appraisers to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 19-Special Funds Board For Workers' Compensation Self Insurers - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:36:03 PM  
Julie Yakes, Division of Workers Compensation, introduced the appointee to the Special Funds Board for Workers' Compensation Self Insurers and discussed the role of the board.
01:37:24 PM  
Victoria McColm, appointee for the Special
Funds Board for Workers' Compensation Self Insurers, discussed her professional
experience and her interest in serving on the board.  The appointment
letter is attachment B.  Ms. McColm's application and resume is available
at the State Archives.


01:39:09 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Victoria McColm to the Special Funds Board For Workers' Compensation Self Insurers to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 19-Statewide Internet Portal Authority (Sipa) Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:39:39 PM  
Gilbert Ortiz, Mary Kay Hogan, and Hannah
Parsons, appointees to the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) Board,
came to the table.  The appointment letter is Attachment C.  Their
applications and resumes are available at the State Archives.  Mr.
Ortiz introduced himself and described his professional experience and
interest in serving on the board.
01:42:32 PM  
Mary Kay Hogan, appointee to the SIPA Board
introduced herself and discussed her interest in continuing to serve on
the board.
01:42:42 PM  
Hannah Parsons, appointee to the SIPA Board,
introduced herself and discussed her professional experience and interest
in serving on the board.
01:42:54 PM  
Jack Arrowsmith, Executive Director of the Statewide Internet Portal Authority, discussed the role of SIPA and the responsibilities of the board.


01:45:12 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Mary Hogan, Gilbert Ortiz, Hannah Parsons to the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 19-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate


01:45:21 PM  
Jeff Roffle, Division of Workers' Compensation,
discussed the role of the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board.
01:47:22 PM  
Carl Herrmann, appointee to the Workers'
Compensation Cost Containment Board, came to the table.  He discussed
his professional experience and his interest in continuing to serve on
the board.  The appointment letter is Attachment D.  Mr. Herrmann's
application and resume are available at the State Archives.



01:49:43 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Carl Herrmann to the Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB19-206 - Postponed Indefinitely


01:49:57 PM  
Senator Priola asked the committee to postpone
the bill indefinitely.


01:51:11 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 19-206 indefinitely.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB19-1238 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


01:52:40 PM  
Senator Winter introduced House Bill 19-1238,
concerning clarification of manufactured housing standards.  The bill
removes the requirement that the Division of Housing in the Department
of Local Affairs affix an insignia of approval on factory-built housing
under limited circumstances.
01:53:54 PM  
Senator Priola discussed the purpose of the bill.
01:54:10 PM  
Mo Miskell, Department of Local Affairs, spoke in favor of the bill.
01:55:45 PM  
Nate Peterson, Colorado Modular Homes, spoke in favor of the bill.
01:57:55 PM  
Tawny Peyton, Rocky Mountain Home Association, spoke in favor of the bill.
01:59:59 PM  
Senators Winter and Priola made closing
comments on the merits of the bill.


02:01:09 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 19-1238 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB19-169 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:01:17 PM  
Senator Tate introduced Senate Bill 19-169, concerning project management competencies for certain contracts. The bill requires that qualified software be used to verify the validity of the hours billed on certain contracts. It also makes changes to the budget submission requirements for major information technology projects.
02:04:38 PM  
Senator Bridges discussed the purpose of the bill.
02:07:06 PM  
Marilen Reimer, American Council of Engineering
Companies of Colorado, spoke in favor of the bill if amended.
02:11:04 PM  
John Erhardt, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.
02:12:29 PM  
Senator Tate discussed Amendment L.002
(Attachment E).
02:12:44 PM  
Sarah Klarich, American Society of Civil Engineers, spoke in opposition to the bill as drafted.
02:14:26 PM  
Dieter Raemdonck, CompTIA, spoke neutrally
about the bill if amended.
02:16:41 PM  
Joni Inman, Transparent Business, spoke
about the bill.


02:18:39 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Tate
Seconded
Priola
Story
Tate
Danielson
Williams A.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:19:07 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-169, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Priola Yes
Story Yes
Tate Yes
Danielson Yes
Williams A. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:19:32 PM   The committee adjourned.






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