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S_BLT_2023A 04/13/2023 04:39:59 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 04/13/2023
Attendance
Baisley *
Coleman X
Ginal X
Hinrichsen X
Liston X
Sullivan X
Will *
Danielson X
Rodriguez X
Time 04:39:59 PM to 06:12:25 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-264 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB23-1074 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1181 Committee Discussion Only

SB23-264 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
04:40:14 PM  

Senators Gardner and Rodriguez introduced Senate Bill 23-264 concerning alcohol permit festivals.  The bill specifies the number of permitted festivals in which a liquor licensee may jointly participate.  The sponsors distributed Amendment L.005 (Attachment A).
04:42:49 PM  
Shawnee Adelson, representing the Colorado Brewers Guild, testified in support of the bill.
04:45:59 PM  
Cassidee Shull, representing the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), testified in support of the bill.
04:49:09 PM  
Senator Rodriguez explained the purpose of Amendment L.005.


04:53:07 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Rodriguez
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Hinrichsen
Liston
Sullivan
Will
Danielson
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:53:22 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


04:54:32 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-264, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Rodriguez
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Will Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1074 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
04:55:42 PM  
Senator Marchman
introduced House Bill 23-1074, concerning the study of workforce transitions
to other industries.  The bill requires the Department of Labor and
Employment to commission a study on the skill transferability of workers
in the oil and gas industry and in occupations facing disruption due to
automation and technological development. She responded to questions from
the committee.
04:58:10 PM  
Ms. Sophie Mariam, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.
05:02:40 PM  
Ms. Jane Allen, representing The Alliance Center, testified in support of the bill.
05:06:17 PM  
Heidi Leathwood, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:09:21 PM  
Dr. Dar-Lon Chang, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
05:12:32 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
05:12:33 PM  
Additional written
testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment
B.
05:30:34 PM  
Senator Marchman
distributed and explained the purpose of Amendment L.004 (Attachment C).


05:31:05 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley
Coleman
Ginal
Hinrichsen
Liston
Sullivan
Will
Danielson
Rodriguez
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:31:22 PM  
Senator Marchman made closing comments on the merits of the bill.
05:31:39 PM  
The committee members made comments on the merits of the bill.


05:37:58 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1074, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley No
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Excused
Sullivan Yes
Will No
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1181 - Committee Discussion Only
05:38:12 PM  
The committee recessed.
05:38:23 PM  
The committee came back to order.
05:45:07 PM  
Senators Hinrichsen and Mullica introduced House Bill 23-1181, concerning guaranteed asset protection agreements. The bill establishes requirements of guaranteed asset protection agreements offered by motor vehicle lenders.
05:50:51 PM  
Martha Fulford, representing
the Colorado Department of Law, testified in opposition to the bill. She
responded to questions from the committee.
05:54:54 PM  
Mr. Tom Keepers, representing the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
05:55:20 PM  
Ms. Katie March, representing the GoWest Credit Union Association, testified in support of the bill.
05:58:50 PM  
Mr. Gerald Abboud, representing the Powersports Dealers Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
06:04:52 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
06:05:06 PM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the bill. The chair laid the bill over for action at a later date.


06:12:25 PM   The committee adjourned.






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