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S_BLT_2023A 04/18/2023 02:13:01 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 04/18/2023
Attendance
Baisley X
Coleman X
Ginal X
Hinrichsen X
Liston X
Sullivan X
Will X
Danielson X
Rodriguez X
Time 02:13:01 PM to 03:44:19 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Dan Graeve
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Civil Rights Commission — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Assessment Appeals — Board Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB23-1061 Referred to Senate Finance
SB23-259 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB23-265 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 23-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:13:18 PM  
Mr. Hagge, Mr. Carpenter,
and Mr. Jensen appointees to the Workers Compensation Cost Containment
Board, came to the table. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment
A. Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives.
The appointees described their professional experience and interest in
serving on the board.


02:19:57 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Patrick Hagge, Steve Carpenter, Tom Jensen to the Conf 23-Workers' Compensation Cost Containment Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
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



Conf 23-Civil Rights Commission — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:22:10 PM  
Aubrey Elenis, Department
of Regulatory Agencies, Civil Rights Division, introduced appointees to
the Civil RIghts Commission.
02:26:15 PM  
Mr. Cordova, Mr.
Ward, and Mr. Asfew appointees to the Civil Rights Commission, came to
the table. The appointment letter may be found in Attachment B. Their applications
and resumes are available at the State Archives. The appointees described
their professional experience and interest in serving on the commission.
 


02:31:42 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Sergio Cordova, Daniel Ward, Geta Asfew to the Conf 23-Civil Rights Commission — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
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



Conf 23-Assessment Appeals — Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:31:48 PM  
Ms. Casie Stokes,
Administrator of the Board of Assessment Appeals, intoduced appointees
to the board.
02:31:52 PM  
Ms. Crane, Mr. Mullins,
Mr. DeRunga, Mr. Forsyth, Mr.Ketchum, Mr. Bartell, and Ms. Williams, appointees
to the Board of Assessment Appeals, came to the table. The appointment
letter may be found in Attachment C. Their applications and resumes are
available at the State Archives. The appointees described their professional
experience and interest in serving on the board.  


02:40:40 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Amy Williams, Samuel Forsyth, Valerie Bartell, Monte Mullins, Jess Ketchum, Claudia Crane, John De Rungs to the Conf 23-Assessment Appeals — Board Of to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
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



HB23-1061 - Referred to Senate Finance
02:40:54 PM  
Senator Zenzinger presented House Bill 23-1061 to the committee. The bill expands the art gallery permit to include retail establishments that meet certain criteria.
02:41:42 PM  
Joseph Hengstler,
representing the Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District, testified
in support of the bill.
02:47:22 PM  
Ms. Peri Bolts, representing Eclectic Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:06 PM  
Ms. Susan Edmondson,
representing the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, testified in
support of the bill.


02:56:55 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1061 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Excused
Ginal Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Will Yes
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-259 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:57:06 PM  
Senator Baisley introduced
Senate Bill 23-259 to the committee. The bill allows operators of casinos
and others with a gaming license to extend credit to another person for
gambling.
02:59:07 PM  
Senator Sullivan asked questions of the sponsor.
03:07:25 PM  
Senator Roberts provided comments on the bill and responded to questions from the committee.
03:09:06 PM  
Mr. Sean Demeule, representing the Colorado Gaming Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:12:07 PM  
Mr. Demeule responded
to questions from the committee.
03:21:30 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
03:29:12 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.
03:30:15 PM  
Committee members provided final comments on the bill.


03:36:20 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-259 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Baisley
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



SB23-265 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:36:54 PM  
Senator Van Winkle introduced Senate Bill 23-265 to the committee. The bill limits the consideration of civil or criminal judgements based solely on the consumption, possession, cultivation, or processing of marijuana during professional licensure applications and disciplinary actions.
03:37:56 PM  
Sarah Werner, representing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations, testified in support of the bill.


03:43:15 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-265 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Coleman Yes
Ginal Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Liston Yes
Sullivan Yes
Will No
Danielson Yes
Rodriguez Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:44:19 PM   The committee adjourned.






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