S_BLT_2024A 04/09/2024 02:10:14 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY Date 04/09/2024 Attendance Baisley X Coleman X Ginal E Liston X Sullivan X Hinrichsen X Danielson * Time 02:10:14 PM to 03:08:14 PM Place Old Supreme Court This Meeting was called to order by Danielson This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman Hearing Items Action Taken hConf 24-Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Board Of Directors Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hConf 24-Uninsured Employer Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hSB24-151 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations hHB24-1293 Referred to the Committee of the Whole Conf 24-Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Board Of Directors - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/CADC5EF600BF...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 02:10:26 PM Mr. Andrew Feinstein, Eric Hiraga, and Ramona Martinez, appointees to the Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District board, came to the table.The appointment letter may be found in Attachment A. Their applications and resumes are available at the State Archives. The appointees introduced themselves and discussed their professional experience and interest in serving on the board. 02:14:20 PM The appointees responded to questions from the committee. 02:16:21 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Ramona Martinez, Andrew Feinstein, and Eric Hiraga to the Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District Board Of Directors to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Coleman Seconded Baisley Yes Coleman Yes Ginal Yes Liston Yes Sullivan Yes Hinrichsen Yes Danielson Excused Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Conf 24-Uninsured Employer Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/3AB5C58AF75F...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf 02:17:43 PM Amy Kingston, Division of Workers Compensation, introduced the appointees to the Uninsured Employer Board. Shelley Dodge and Lindsay Erskine 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 discussed their professional experience and interest in serving on the board. 02:23:44 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Shelley Dodge and Lindsay Erskine to the Uninsured Employer Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Coleman Seconded Baisley Yes Coleman Yes Ginal Yes Liston Yes Sullivan Yes Hinrichsen Yes Danielson Excused Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB24-1293 - Lay Over SB24-151 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/57E93773AF6D...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/3431B0833B8A...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf Attachment E http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/900EDF3F8768...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf Attachment F http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/D7D293EC691D...$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement Attachment F.pdf 02:27:41 PM Senators Roberts and Lundeen introduced Senate Bill 24-151, concerning telecommunications security. The bill prohibits telecommunications providers from using certain equipment in critical infrastructure. The sponsors distributed Amendments L.003, L.005, and L.006 (Attachments C, D, and E). They responded to questions from the committee. 02:31:20 PM Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing Viaero Wireless, testified in support of the bill. 02:36:21 PM Jeremy Schupbach, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. 02:37:57 PM Dr. Jacqueline Deal, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. 02:39:06 PM The panelists responded to questions from the committee. 02:43:01 PM Mr. Tim Coleman, representing the Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified to amend the bill. 02:46:49 PM Carrie Hackenberger, representing the Colorado Telecommunications Association, testified in opposition to the bill. 02:46:50 PM Additional written testimony that was provided to the committee may be found in Attachment F. 02:48:49 PM Senator Roberts explained the purpose of Amendment L.003. 02:52:06 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.003 Moved Coleman Seconded Baisley Coleman Ginal Excused Liston Sullivan Hinrichsen Danielson YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:52:08 PM Senator Lundeen explained the purpose of Amendment L.005 02:55:05 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.005 Moved Coleman Seconded Baisley Coleman Ginal Excused Liston Sullivan Hinrichsen Danielson YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:55:23 PM Senator Lundeen explained the purpose of Amendment L.006 02:55:39 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.006 Moved Coleman Seconded Baisley Coleman Ginal Excused Liston Sullivan Hinrichsen Danielson YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:56:17 PM The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 02:59:13 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-151, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Coleman Seconded Baisley Yes Coleman Yes Ginal Excused Liston Yes Sullivan No Hinrichsen Yes Danielson Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB24-1293 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole 02:59:32 PM Senator Kolker introduced House Bill 24-1293, concerning voluntary payroll deductions for state employees. The bill allows the state to offer voluntary benefits, which an employee may opt into by contributing a portion of their salary. 03:00:09 PM The sponsor responded to questions from the committee. 03:02:02 PM Mr. Tobin Follenweider, representing Department of Personnel & Administration, was available to answer committee questions. 03:05:31 PM Senator Kolker made closing comments on the bill. 03:08:03 PM Motion Refer House Bill 24-1293 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Baisley Yes Coleman Yes Ginal Excused Liston Yes Sullivan Yes Hinrichsen Yes Danielson Yes Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 03:08:14 PM The committee adjourned.
