Bill Summary for Bill Number JBC Briefing

Final
JBC Briefing

COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR

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03:37 PM -- Briefing by the Joint Budget Committee

Senator Tapia, Chairman of the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) provided the committee with an overview of the departmental budgets of oversight of the Joint Business Affairs and Labor Committee. A copy of the briefing document is appended as Attachment B. The committee has oversight over the Department of Labor and Employment, the Department of Personnel and Administration, and the Department of Regulatory Agencies. Senator Tapia emphasized the fact that Colorado is still experiencing a severe fiscal crisis, with a structural deficit of $630 million. Committee members questioned Senator Tapia and the other JBC members. The JBC members responded and told the committee members that this presentation should serve as background information to prepare them for the upcoming departmental oversight hearings.