H_SA_2020A 01/28/2020 01:36:19 PM Committee Summary

Representative Esgar, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1153. The bill creates the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act, which creates a collective bargaining system between covered state employees and the state's executive branch. The bill requires the state to enter into a partnership agreement with certified employee organizations, defines duties of the parties, and creates standards and procedures related to disputes.  Representative Esgar answered questions from the committee.

Hillary Glasgow, Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

Jacki Cooper Melmed, Office of the Governor, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Glasgow, Ms. Cooper Melmed, and Representative Esgar answered questions from the committee.

Committee discussion with Ms. Glasgow, Representative Esgar, and Ms. Cooper Melmed ensued.

Annette Natukunda, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Carol Jackson, Department of Corrections, testified in support of the bill.

David Warren, Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Warren answered questions from the committee. Representative Esgar addressed comments and questions from the committee.

Mr. Warren, Ms. Jackson, and Ms. Natukunda responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Esgar responded to committee member comments.

John Alge, Colorado Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.

Doug Nelson, Together Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dennis Dougherty, Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Esgar explained amendment L.002 (Attachment A).

Representative Esgar made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.