S_SA_2020A 03/09/2020 01:35:43 PM Committee Summary

Senator Woodward and Senator Zenzinger, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1036 to the committee. The bill conforms two bills passed in 2019 regarding emergency medical service providers.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Garcia and Senator Petterson, co-prime sponsors, 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 the duties of the parties, and creates standards and procedures related to disputes.

Hilary Glasgow, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

Jacki Cooper Melmed, representing the Office of the Governor, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee member questions.

Katie Ruedebusch, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions from the committee about the bill's fiscal note.

Ms. Cooper Melmed responded to additional questions from the committee.

Jon Gorham, representing Colorado Citizens for Right to Work, testified against the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Kristi Griffith, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

Cassie Geremaia, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.

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

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Patricia Johnson-Gibson, representing Service Employees Union International Local 105, testified in support of the bill.

Josette Jaramillo, representing the Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill.

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

Charles Perko, representing United Steel Workers Local 3267, testified in support of the bill.

John Banta, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Garcia and Pettersen wrapped up their presentation of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

Committee members commented on the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Gonzales, sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1066 to the committee. The bill sets contribution limits for school district director candidates. Committee members received a letter of support for the bill from Secretary of State Jena Griswold (Attachment A). Senator Gonzales explained amendment L.003 (Attachment B) and responded to questions from the committee.

Patrick Potyondy, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Gonzales wrapped up her presentation of the bill.

Committee members discussed the bill with Senator Gonzales.

Senator Tate, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 20-103 to the committee. The bill requires that the State Board of Education adopt rules that require uniform open enrollment policies in K12 school districts. The committee previously heard testimony on the bill on February 5, 2020. Senator Tate discussed amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments C and D).

Committee members discussed the bill and amendments with Senator Tate.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Senator Donovan, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 20-174 to the committee. The bill transfers management of the display space in the Colorado Convention Center from the Department of Personnel and Administration to the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Senator Donovan distributed amendment L.002 (Attachment E).

Jack Wylie, representing the Department of Personnel and Administration, testified in support of the bill.