S_BLT_2022A 04/27/2022 01:34:07 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY Date 04/27/2022 Attendance Kolker X Liston X Woodward X Coleman * Rodriguez X Time 01:34:07 PM to 08:30:44 PM Place SCR 352 This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman Hearing Items Action Taken hSB22-223 Referred to the Committee of the Whole hHB22-1317 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole hSB22-229 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar hHB22-1347 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole hSB22-228 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole hSB22-230 Referred to Senate Appropriations SB22-230 - Committee Discussion Only 01:34:58 PM Senator Woodward requested that Senate Bill 22-230 be referred to the committee on Local Government. 01:37:22 PM Motion Refer SB 230 to Local Government Moved Woodward Seconded Kolker No Liston Yes Woodward Yes Coleman No Rodriguez No YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL SB22-223 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole 01:38:19 PM Senator Hinrichsen introduced Senate Bill 22-223, concerning motor vehicle dealer principal place of business. The bill clarifies that motor vehicle dealers may deliver vehicles for test drives, deliver documents for signature, deliver or obtain documents, and deliver motor vehicles to customers at locations away from the dealer's principal place of business. 01:42:34 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-223 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Coleman Seconded Kolker Yes Liston Yes Woodward Yes Coleman Yes Rodriguez Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB22-1317 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/C0F8A0E9A0CA...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/BF3EB15A0144...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/2017AEC63D7D...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 01:42:49 PM Senator Bridges introduced House Bill 22-1317, concerning restrictive employment agreements. The bill prohibits certain restrictive post-employment agreements. 01:45:25 PM Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified to amend the bill. He responded to questions from the committee. 01:46:34 PM Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee. 01:56:52 PM David Seligman, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. 02:04:40 PM Michael Greco, representing himself, testified in an amend position on the bill. 02:08:44 PM Senator Bridges distributed Amendments L.011, L.012, and L.013 (Attachments A, B, and C). 02:22:01 PM Senator Bridges explained Amendment L.011. 02:22:08 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.011 Moved Coleman Seconded Kolker Liston Woodward Coleman Rodriguez YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:22:16 PM Senator Bridges explained Amendment L.012. 02:22:54 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.012 Moved Coleman Seconded Kolker Liston Woodward Coleman Rodriguez YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:22:56 PM Senator Bridges explained Amendment L.013. 02:23:33 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.013 Moved Coleman Seconded Kolker Liston Woodward Coleman Rodriguez YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:23:35 PM Senator Bridges responded to questions from the committee. 02:27:26 PM The sponsor made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 02:29:42 PM Motion Refer House Bill 22-1317, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Coleman Seconded Kolker Yes Liston No Woodward No Coleman Yes Rodriguez Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB22-229 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar 02:29:57 PM Senators Jaquez Lewis and Story introduced Senate Bill 22-229, concerning release of deed of trust without evidence of debt. The bill expands the exceptions under which a public trustee may release a deed of trust without evidence that a debt has been paid. 02:34:22 PM Holly Ryan, representing the Colorado Association for Treasurers and Trustees, testified in support of the bill. 02:41:08 PM Senator Story made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 02:41:49 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-229 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Rodriguez Seconded Kolker Yes Liston Excused Woodward Excused Coleman Yes Rodriguez Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB22-1347 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/E33E0D445BD3...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 02:42:23 PM The committee took a recess. 02:44:49 PM The committee came back to order. 02:57:03 PM Senator Rodriguez introduced House Bill 22-1347, concerning workers' compensation. The bill amends the Workersâ Compensation Act to allow for advance payments for mileage reimbursements, clarify how benefit amounts are determined for permanent medical impairments, increase benefits for funeral and burial expenses, and require additional reporting. He distributed Amendment L.001 (Amendment D). 03:00:08 PM Amy Brewer, representing the Workers' Compensation Education Association, testified in support of the bill. 03:03:56 PM Senator Rodriguez explained Amendment L.001. 03:04:47 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 Moved Rodriguez Seconded Kolker Liston Excused Woodward Excused Coleman Rodriguez YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:05:23 PM Motion Refer House Bill 22-1347, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Rodriguez Seconded Kolker Yes Liston Yes Woodward No Coleman Yes Rodriguez Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB22-228 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/EE7911D68823...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 03:05:39 PM Senator Rodriguez introduced Senate Bill 22-228 concerning enforcement of retail establishments accepting cash. The bill makes changes to the requirement that a retail establishment accept United States currency, and creates a deceptive trade practice. He distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment E). 03:09:29 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 Moved Rodriguez Seconded Kolker Liston Woodward Coleman Rodriguez YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:09:31 PM Senator Rodriguez made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 03:10:33 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-228, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Rodriguez Seconded Kolker Yes Liston Yes Woodward No Coleman Yes Rodriguez Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB22-230 - Referred to Senate Appropriations 03:11:06 PM The committee took a recess. 03:11:21 PM The committee came back to order. 03:16:09 PM President Fenberg and Majority Leader Moreno introduced Senate Bill 22-230, concerning collective bargaining for counties. The bill grants county employees the right to organize under a collective bargaining unit. The Department of Labor and Employment is required to manage petitions, elections, and enforcement related to county collective bargaining. 03:33:59 PM The sponsors responded to questions from the committee. 03:34:14 PM Kevin Grantham, representing Fremont County, testified in opposition to the bill. 03:43:01 PM Joe Pelle, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in an amend position on the bill. 03:47:07 PM Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. 03:49:19 PM Adam Burg, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. 03:53:16 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 03:55:58 PM Commissioner Holly Williams, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:07:14 PM Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:11:01 PM Commissioner Carrie Geitner, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:15:00 PM Ryan Parsell, representing El Paso County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:18:37 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 04:22:14 PM Bridget Paris, representing Larimer County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:42:22 PM Christine Kuehnast, representing Larimer County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:46:29 PM Elisabeth Lawrence, representing Summit County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:48:50 PM Byron Pelton, representing Logan County, testified in opposition to the bill. 04:52:01 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 04:54:59 PM Commissoner Emma Pinter, representing the Adams County Board of Commissoners, testified in an amend position on the bill. 05:22:29 PM Commissioner Andy Kerr, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. 05:25:56 PM Commissioner Claire Levy, representing Boulder County, testified to amend the bill. 05:30:01 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 05:33:06 PM Commissioner Lori Saine, representing Weld County Commissioners, testified in opposition to the bill. 05:36:56 PM George Teal, representing Douglas County, testified in opposition to the bill. 05:40:41 PM Commissioner Nancy Jackson, representing Arapahoe County, testified to amend the bill. 05:44:44 PM Daniel Perkins, representing Arapahoe County, testified to amend the bill. 05:48:46 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 06:01:09 PM Commissioner Scott James, representing Weld County and Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified in opposition to the bill. 06:04:43 PM Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:07:03 PM Commissioner Erik Stone, representing Teller County, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:10:15 PM Ann Terry, representing the Special District Association, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:13:45 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 06:28:10 PM LaurelAnne Flahive, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:31:37 PM David Winney, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:32:35 PM Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, representing the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:38:57 PM Commissioner Ramona Weber, representing Mineral County, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:41:08 PM Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade, representing Prowers County, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:44:56 PM Angela Myers, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. 06:45:35 PM Commissioner Randy Wheelock, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified to amend the bill. 06:50:21 PM Commissioner Hilary Cooper, representing CCAT, testified to amend the bill. 06:53:20 PM Commissioner Tamara Pogue, representing CCAT, testified to amend the bill. 06:56:15 PM Commissioner Beth Melton, representing CCAT and Routt County, testified to amend the bill. 06:59:21 PM Kallie Leyba, representing the American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in support of the bill. 07:02:55 PM Heather Burke, representing Local 3927, testified in support of the bill. 07:05:36 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 07:08:55 PM Commissioner Lora Thomas, representing Douglas County, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:11:43 PM Commissioner Richard Cimino, representing Grand County, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:14:39 PM Cathy Shull, representing Pro 15, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:17:36 PM Commissioner Luis Lopez, representing Las Animas County, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:20:02 PM Josette Jaramillo, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 07:25:01 PM Katherine Dorman, representing the American Federation of Teachers, testified in support of the bill. 07:28:39 PM Hilary Glasgow, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill. 07:31:01 PM Steven Kreisberg, representing the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, testified in support of the bill. 07:35:06 PM JoAnn McCarthy, representing the American Association of University Professors, testified in support of the bill. 07:39:21 PM Skip Miller, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill. 07:42:20 PM Brooke Youngberg, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 07:45:59 PM Brittany Williams, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 07:47:59 PM Ray Douglas, representing Park County and CCI, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:52:53 PM Jim Candelaria, representing Montezuma County and CCI, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:55:43 PM Amy Mitchell, representing Park County, testified in opposition to the bill. 07:58:35 PM LInda Wilson, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. 08:01:27 PM Kim MacDonnell, representing Bent County, testified in opposition to the bill. 08:04:36 PM Eric Bergman, representing CCI, discussed the day's testimony and was available to respond to questions from the committee. 08:12:12 PM The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 08:29:22 PM Committee members made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 08:30:36 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-230 to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Kolker Seconded Kolker Yes Liston No Woodward No Coleman Yes Rodriguez Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 08:30:44 PM The committee adjourned.
