House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor (02/18/2009)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND LABOR

Date:	02/18/2009	ATTENDANCE

Time:	10:48 AM to 04:46 PM	Balmer	*
		Bradford	X
Place:	HCR 0112	Gagliardi	*
		Liston	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Priola	X
	Representative Rice	Ryden	X
		Scanlan	X
This Report was prepared by		Soper	X
	Christie Lee	Stephens	X
		Casso	X
		Rice	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
HB09-1208 HB09-1226 HB09-1202 HB09-1256 HB09-1228		Postponed Indefinitely Postponed Indefinitely Amended, Referred to Appropriations Amended, Referred to Appropriations Postponed Indefinitely

10:49 AM -- House Bill 09-1208

Representative Soper, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 09-1208 concerning the payment of prevailing compensation for workers on public works. This bill requires that contractors and subcontractors on state public works contracts worth more than $100,000 pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits to their workers. Prevailing wages and fringe benefits are defined as the same as those set forth in the federal Davis-Bacon Act.

Contractors and subcontractors must furnish payroll records to the director of the Division of Labor in the Department of Labor and Employment and post the prevailing wages and fringe benefits on the department's website. The director may investigate employers and has jurisdiction in remedying violations. The director must also publish a list of contractors and subcontractors who willfully fail to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits and debar a contractor or subcontractor for multiple willful failures to pay prevailing wages and fringe benefits. The bill establishes procedures for filing complaints with the Division of Labor or the courts.

Contractors must submit a statement of unpaid prevailing wages and fringe benefits prior to receiving final payment from a state agency. State agencies must withhold any unpaid prevailing wages and fringe benefits and pay them directly to workers. Representative Stephens asked about the fiscal note.

10:57 AM -- Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified against the bill. He talked about the difficulty small businesses have providing benefits to their employees. Mr. Gagliardi stated that the businesses want to pay a fair wage based on the performance and liability of the worker.

11:06 AM -- Dennis Jakubowski, representing the Associated General Contractors of Colorado, testified against the bill and discussed his concerns. Representative Gagliardi responded to Mr. Jakubowski's concern that they are unclear of the meaning of fringe benefits in the bill and pointed out the definition on page four of the bill. Representative Balmer asked why the market does not create prevailing wages on its own. Mr. Jakubowski said he believes the market can take care of wages.

11:18 AM -- Mark Latimer, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., testified against the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment A). He said prevailing wages hurt minorities and small businesses and talked about the additional paperwork that is required. Mr. Latimer said prevailing wages are not minimum wages, they are good wages, and prevailing wage legislation just further inflates those wages. Mr. Latimer responded to questions from the committee. Representative Liston listed the average wages from the Denver/Aurora and Colorado Springs areas on the second page of the handout.

11:36 AM -- Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League and the Special Districts Association, testified against the bill. He said the league is strongly against the federal prevailing wage laws. Mr. Bommer talked about a position paper that was distributed to the committee last week (Attachment B).

11:41 AM -- Kevin Duncan, an economics professor at Colorado State University in Pueblo, testified in support of the bill. He talked about the effects prevailing wages have on the economy. Mr. Duncan talked about the market and wages. Representative Balmer asked about nonunion contractors and the bidding process. A discussion about contractors that offer health insurance ensued.

11:54 AM -- Denis Berckefeldt, representing the Denver Auditor, testified in support of the bill. He said that requiring prevailing wages have not deterred any contractors from working in the city of Denver and have increased the number of skilled workers. Mr. Berckefeldt discussed certified payrolls and explained that they are web based. He gave an example of the prevailing wage for electricians that work at Denver International Airport which is $39.24 and said that most of the contractors are being paid over the prevailing wage. Representative Rice asked whether those contractors that pay over the prevailing wage eventually increase the prevailing wage. Mr. Berckfeldt said that it would increase if enough contractors offered similar wages. He talked about undocumented workers and the effect of prevailing wages on them and gave an example.

12:11 PM -- Neal Hall, representing the Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Hall mentioned that since President Reagan, the prevailing wage has been different for each county. He said prevailing wages will stimulate the economy by allowing people to spend more money. Representative Priola asked about the Big Dig in Boston and whether it was tied to prevailing wages. Mr. Hall said the project was a labor agreement. Mr. Hall said most prevailing wages are too low and gave the example of the prevailing wage for a carpenter in Pueblo, Colorado which is $12.35.

12:22 PM -- Ted Textor, representing the Teamsters, testified in support of the bill and distributed handout (Attachment C). Mr. Textor commented on the concerns over small businesses.

12:29 PM -- Daniel Owens, representing the Operating Engineers of Colorado - Local 9, testified in support of the bill. He talked about the TREX project and other large projects that came in under budget using prevailing wages.

12:31 PM -- Jeff Clayton, representing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, responded to a question from the committee regarding the numbers provided in the handout from Mr. Lattimer and whether they came from the department (Attachment A). Mr. Clayton said he would get back to the committee because he has not seen the handout.

12:32 PM

Representative Soper made some closing comments on the bill and the impact prevailing wages will have on the economy.


BILL:	HB09-1208
TIME:	12:38:10 PM
MOVED:	Soper
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 09-1208 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed 7-4.
SECONDED:	Casso
		VOTE
	Balmer	No
	Bradford	No
	Gagliardi	Yes
	Liston	No
	Priola	No
	Ryden	Yes
	Scanlan	No
	Soper	Yes
	Stephens	No
	Casso	Yes
	Rice	No

Not Final YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB09-1208
TIME:	12:53:45 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved to postpone House Bill 09-1208 indefinitely. The motion passed 6-5.
SECONDED:	Liston
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Bradford	Yes
	Gagliardi	No
	Liston	Yes
	Priola	Yes
	Ryden	No
	Scanlan	Yes
	Soper	No
	Stephens	Yes
	Casso	No
	Rice	No

Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:18 PM -- House Bill 09-1226

Representative McGihon, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 09-1226 concerning creation of the "Colorado No-fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act". This bill creates the Colorado No-fault Motor Vehicle Insurance Act and repeals the current mandatory motor vehicle insurance coverage statutes. The minimum coverages under no-fault insurance required for all owners and operators of motor vehicles include the following:

legal liability coverage of $25,000 to any one person and $50,000 to all persons in one accident;
property damage coverage of $15,000 per accident;
personal injury protection (PIP) regardless of fault up to $25,000 per person for medical care, up to $20,000 per person for rehabilitation services, and up to $15,000 for payment of lost income and essential services; and
up to $5,000 death benefit.

An owner or operator who fails to carry this mandatory coverage is subject to sanctions and is held personally liable for damages in the case of an accident. Motorcycles, motor scooters, and other similar motorized vehicles are exempted from the mandatory PIP coverage. Insurers may offer policies with coverages more extensive than the required minimums. This legislation adds a new part to the statutes that regulate motor vehicle insurance and conforms existing statutes to include no-fault insurance. It addresses all aspects of the insurance transaction including:

policy issuance and renewal or non-issuance and non-renewal;
use of optional managed care plans for PIP benefits;
insurance rates, disclosures, deductibles and payment plans;
claims filing and handling and penalties for late payments;
unfair or deceptive trade practice to include certain late payment practices;
allowable health care services;
assignment of benefits by an insured to a hospital or health care provider;
coordination of benefits between overlapping insurance coverage;
filings required for the Commissioner of Insurance;
appropriate reimbursement rates;
addressing disputes through binding arbitration and civil action;
rule setting by the commissioner;
self-insurance; and
tort recovery.

Finally, the bill requires that individuals aged 55 years and older who complete a driver's education course, receive a discount on their motor vehicle insurance for 3 years under certain circumstances.

Colorado converted from a no-fault motor vehicle insurance system to a tort system in 2003. Under no-fault, vehicle owners were covered by their own insurance companies for reimbursement for personal injuries sustained in an accident. Under the tort system, a person must prove that the other party involved was at fault in order to receive payment for damages. At-fault drivers without health coverage are responsible for their expenses.

01:19 PM

Representative McGihon talked about her personal experience being involved in an automobile accident where she was injured and that to go through extensive rehabilitation. She said the bill models Florida's law and came out of a study committee. Representative McGihon distributed a couple of charts that compared Colorado's former no-fault law and Florida's no-fault law (Attachment D).

01:27 PM -- Chris Lines, representing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified against the bill as written. He said they are working with the sponsor on some amendments to create a neutral position. Mr. Lines said the department has four technical suggested changes to the bill.

01:29 PM -- Kelly Campbell, representing the Property and Casualty Insurers Association, testified against the bill. She explained that in 2003 no-fault was sunsetted and changed to a tort system because of the high cost of insurance in Colorado. Ms. Campbell talked about the benefits of a tort system. Representative Liston asked how much the $5,000 of mandatory medical payments coverage that was passed last session covers in a typical automobile accident. Ms. Campbell said a typical ambulance ride, if it is that bad of an accident, can cost about $1,000.

01:35 PM -- Darin Schanker, representing the Colorado Trial Lawyer's Association, testified against the bill. He said 80 percent of Coloradoans have health insurance and would be paying for duplicative coverage under a no-fault system. Mr. Schanker said the bill would increase the number of uninsured drivers on the road. After the switch to tort he said auto insurance rates dropped by 35 percent. Mr. Schanker talked about the mandatory medical payments coverage that is now required following the passage of Senate Bill 08-011 and how it will address the concerns that are attempting to be addressed under House Bill 09-1226. Representative Soper asked how fault is determined under the tort system. Mr. Schanker stated that no-fault only applies to the medical payments. When an accident occurs under no-fault, only medical payments are paid regardless of fault. Representative Ryden asked how the role of attorneys has changed since the state changed from no-fault to tort.

01:47 PM -- Robert Ferm, representing the American Insurance Association, testified against the bill. He mentioned that prior to the passage of Senate Bill 08- 011, medical payments coverage was available and is still available for $5,000 and even more.

01:51 PM -- Fran Coleman, representing the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She said no-fault was sunsetted in 2003 because it could not be reformed. Ms. Coleman said if brain injuries are taken care of earlier, they can recover faster and have a better life. She talked about a committee that met in 2005 that looked at the change from no-fault to tort. Ms. Coleman said premiums stayed the same after the switch.

01:58 PM -- Patti Wells, General Counsel for Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. She explained what it has been like for a public entity under no-fault and tort. Ms. Wells said they never dealt with medical injuries under no-fault because they were paid under PIP coverage. She said under tort, they need to fight over fault and the medical care and whether it is necessary.

02:03 PM -- Ellen Caruso, representing the Colorado Association of Physical Therapists, testified in support of the bill.

02:09 PM

Representative McGihon explained that amendment L.001 allows physical therapists, massage therapists, and acupuncturists to be reimbursed for medical care and rehabilitation services using PIP benefits (Attachment E).


BILL:	HB09-1226
TIME:	02:10:42 PM
MOVED:	Soper
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Liston
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Bradford
	Gagliardi
	Liston
	Priola
	Ryden
	Scanlan
	Soper
	Stephens
	Casso
	Rice

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

Representative McGihon explained that amendment L.002 adds ambulance or rescue unit volunteers to the bill where it talks about volunteer firefighters (Attachment F).


BILL:	HB09-1226
TIME:	02:11:14 PM
MOVED:	Soper
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment F). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Priola
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Bradford
	Gagliardi
	Liston
	Priola
	Ryden
	Scanlan
	Soper
	Stephens
	Casso
	Rice

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

Representative McGihon stated that amendment L.003 provides exclusions for rental cars (Attachment G).


BILL:	HB09-1226
TIME:	02:11:45 PM
MOVED:	Soper
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.003 (Attachment G). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Casso
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Bradford
	Gagliardi
	Liston
	Priola
	Ryden
	Scanlan
	Soper
	Stephens
	Casso
	Rice

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

02:19 PM

Representative McGihon gave some closing comments on the bill. She pointed out that not all health insurance policies pay for automobile accidents. Representative McGihon said that when the switch to tort occurred, her premiums did not go down but her coverage did. Representative Ryden asked whether a discussed has been had about adding mandatory auto accident coverage to health insurance policies.


BILL:	HB09-1226
TIME:	02:26:05 PM
MOVED:	Casso
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 09-1226, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion failed 7-3.
SECONDED:	Casso
		VOTE
	Balmer	No
	Bradford	No
	Gagliardi	Excused
	Liston	No
	Priola	No
	Ryden	Yes
	Scanlan	No
	Soper	Yes
	Stephens	No
	Casso	Yes
	Rice	No

Not Final YES: 3 NO: 7 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:	HB09-1226
TIME:	02:27:25 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved to postpone House Bill 09-1226 indefinitely. The motion passed 7-2.
SECONDED:	Liston
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Bradford	Yes
	Gagliardi	Excused
	Liston	Yes
	Priola	Yes
	Ryden	No
	Scanlan	Excused
	Soper	No
	Stephens	Yes
	Casso	Yes
	Rice	Yes

Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:28 PM -- House Bill 09-1202

Representative Todd, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 09-1202 concerning the regulation of persons who provide for the final disposition of dead human bodies in the normal course of business and distributed a letter of support from the Colorado Funeral Directors Association (Attachment H). This bill creates a registration program for funeral establishments and crematories in the Division of Registrations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Funeral establishments and crematories are required to register annually with the department and provide specific information concerning the services they offer. The bill identifies the scope of lawful practice for crematories and prohibits either cremation or other funeral services to be performed by an establishment unless it is registered.

02:32 PM

Representative Todd walked the committee through the bill and amendment L.001 (Attachment I).

02:38 PM -- Jery Payne, the drafter of the bill from the Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to a question from the chair about whether the amendment is substantive. He said most of the amendment is just small changes suggested by the department.

02:45 PM -- Angie Kinaird-Linn, representing the Business and Technical Section of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), testified on the bill. She said pending the passage of the amendment, the bill is almost in line with the DORA sunrise review.

02:49 PM -- Chuck Bowman, representing the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of the bill.

02:51 PM -- George Malesich, representing the Colorado Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of the bill. He talked about the importance of requiring a sanitary preparation room and proper transportation of dead bodies. He talked about the increase in death rates and cremations in Colorado.

02:55 PM -- Eric Wolverton, who is on the Legislative Committee and a Funeral Director in Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He talked about the increase in cremation and the impact it has on how bodies are cared for. He said the bill identifies the way those bodies should be cared for.


BILL:	HB09-1202
TIME:	03:00:55 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment L). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Liston
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Bradford
	Gagliardi
	Liston
	Priola
	Ryden
	Scanlan
	Soper
	Stephens
	Casso
	Rice

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB09-1202
TIME:	03:01:25 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 09-1202, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed 9-0.
SECONDED:	Stephens
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Bradford	Yes
	Gagliardi	Excused
	Liston	Yes
	Priola	Yes
	Ryden	Yes
	Scanlan	Excused
	Soper	Yes
	Stephens	Yes
	Casso	Yes
	Rice	Yes

Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:02 PM -- House Bill 09-1256

Representative Acree, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 09-1256 concerning the ability of the commissioner of insurance to enter into multi-state agreements with other states for the purpose of allowing Colorado consumers to purchase out-of-state health insurance products. This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to enter into a multi-state agreement with another state designated by a health insurance company doing business in that state to offer, sell, or issue an individual health plan in Colorado. Prior to entering into a multi-state agreement, the commissioner must determine that the plan has an adequate network of providers for Colorado consumers. The agreement must specify that the primary state for the plan has sole jurisdiction and responsibility to enforce the primary state’s laws in both the primary state and Colorado. Companies are required to pay applicable Colorado premium taxes, and comply with Colorado laws regarding fraud and unfair claims settlement practices. Plans must include written notice to consumers that the health plan is governed by laws of another state, and is not subject to mandated coverages under Colorado law.

03:16 PM

Representative Acree talked about her experience with a chronic illness and the barriers it created for her when obtaining health insurance. She listed some statistics on health insurance coverage in Colorado and the cost of insurance in other states versus Colorado. Representative Acree talked about the barriers to interstate trade for health insurance. She talked about six states that have introduced similar legislation this year. Representative Acree talked about amendment L.001 that would require the insurance commissioner to undertake a review of the existing laws and rules pertaining to the business of health insurance in this state and in other states to determine how to allow Colorado residents the ability to purchase health insurance products sold in other states by carriers not otherwise subject to Colorado insurance laws and rules (Attachment J). The amendment also requires the commissioner to submit a report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2009, on what changes to Colorado laws and rules would be necessary in order to enable Coloradans to purchase out-of-state health insurance products.

03:31 PM -- Aeok Saroval, representing the Colorado Asian Health Education and Promotion, testified in support of the bill. He said by allowing the consumer make the choice it will benefit them in the long run. Representative Ryden asked why the Asian population is a special needs population. Mr. Saroval explained that it is due to language barriers.

03:36 PM -- James Sugden, representing the Colorado State Association of Health Underwriters, testified in support of the bill. He said when the bill was introduced there were consumer protection concerns, but they have since been addressed.

03:41 PM -- Kurt Schlegel, a small business owner, testified in support of the bill. He talked about his high deductible health plan with an HSA and said consumers need more choice.

03:43 PM -- Michael McGuire, representing the AARP, testified against the bill. He said they are concerned that the bill would cause consumers to seek health plans that offer the lowest standards and will cause consumers to be underinsured. Mr. McGuire said the bill would take away the legislature's ability to provide consumer protection on these plans. Representative Liston asked if he was opposed to the study as well. Mr. McGuire said that they do not support the study.

03:54 PM -- Nita Bradford, representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Jeffco, testified against the bill. She said there are consumer protection issues with these policies. Ms. Bradford did not have an opinion on the amendment.

03:56 PM -- Fran Coleman, representing the Brain Injury Association of Colorado, testified against the bill.

03:59 PM -- Steve Bieringer, representing the American Diabetes Association, testified against the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment K). He said some health insurance policies do not cover diabetes. Mr. Bieringer said the bill will undermine the consumer protections offered in Colorado. He said they also oppose the strike below for the study.

04:03 PM -- Lacey Berunen, the Executive Director of the National Alliance of Mental Illness, testified against the bill. She talked about her experience as an insurance consumer with a policy in Georgia. Ms. Bernun said they are not supportive of a study.

04:08 PM -- Stephen Konopas, representing the Mental Health Association of Colorado, testified against the bill. He said competition helps the healthy in the state and that the bill could reduce mandates in Colorado.

04:11 PM -- Kelly Shanahan, representing the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative (CCHI), testified against the bill. She said the bill only pertains to the individual insurance market.

04:14 PM -- Ben Price, representing the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified against the bill. He said they agree with the sponsor that there are too many mandates, but they are against the bill as it is now. Mr. Price said they agree with the previous concerns over consumer protection. He said they would rather see changes to Colorado's law rather than telling Coloradoans to go to another state for health insurance.

04:16 PM -- Ms. Shanahan returned to the table to state that CCHI would not support the study in the strike below.

04:19 PM -- Jo Donlin, representing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified against the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment L). She said there are 341 companies in the individual market. Ms. Donlin says the state of regulation is chosen by the insurance carrier and not the insurance commissioner. She pointed out some consumer protections that would not apply to these plans. Ms. Donlin said the Insurance Commissioner is opposed to the concept and said she just received the strike below and hasn't been able to read it yet.

04:24 PM -- Dayle Axman, representing the Consumer Affairs section in the Division of Insurance, testified against the bill and addressed some technical questions that were brought up in earlier testimony.


BILL:	HB09-1256
TIME:	04:26:59 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment J). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Priola
		VOTE
	Balmer
	Bradford
	Gagliardi
	Liston
	Priola
	Ryden
	Scanlan
	Soper
	Stephens
	Casso
	Rice

Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

04:28 PM

Representative Acree talked about the benefits of exploring the option of out of state plans. She addressed the concerns of the witnesses and gave some closing remarks.


BILL:	HB09-1256
TIME:	04:34:54 PM
MOVED:	Balmer
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 09-1256, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed 7-3.
SECONDED:	Stephens
		VOTE
	Balmer	Yes
	Bradford	Yes
	Gagliardi	Excused
	Liston	Yes
	Priola	Yes
	Ryden	Yes
	Scanlan	No
	Soper	Yes
	Stephens	Yes
	Casso	No
	Rice	No

Final YES: 7 NO: 3 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:39 PM -- House Bill 09-1228

Representative Stephens presented House Bill 09-1228 concerning a cost-benefit analysis of how an administrative rule applies to a small business in the state. This bill requires each state agency adopting a rule to submit to the executive director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) a cost-benefit analysis of how the rule applies to a small business in the state. The agency must make the analysis publicly available at least 5 days before the public hearing on the rule. A copy of all cost-benefit analyses from the prior year must be submitted to the General Assembly in January, beginning in 2011.

Under current law state agencies must submit proposed rules to the DORA prior to the rule taking effect for the purpose of determining if the rule may have a negative impact on economic competitiveness or small business in Colorado. They must also submit a statement, in plain language concerning the subject matter or purpose of the proposed rule. If the DORA determines that the proposed rule may have a negative impact, the agency may be requested to prepare a cost-benefit study of the rule. This bill requires a cost-benefit analysis on all rules and retains the DORA's authority to require an additional analysis. The DORA may urge the agency to revise the rule or amendment to eliminate or reduce its negative economic impacts.

In 2008, a total of 531 state administrative rule change packets were submitted for review. Some of these comprised multiple rules; others related to only one rule. The Secretary of State compiles and publishes all state administrative rules in the Colorado Code of Colorado Regulations. Proposed new rules and amendments to existing rules are published monthly in a companion publication, the Colorado Register. Both publications are publicly available in an electronic format.

04:40 PM

Representative Stephens asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely because of the fiscal note.

04:41 PM -- Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in support of the bill.

04:41 PM -- Cindy Sovine-Miller, representing the Early Childhood Education Association, testified in support of this conversation coming up in the future..


BILL:	HB09-1228
TIME:	04:42:40 PM
MOVED:	Stephens
MOTION:	Moved to postpone House Bill 09-1228 indefinitely. The motion passed 8-2.
SECONDED:	Priola
		VOTE
	Balmer	No
	Bradford	No
	Gagliardi	Excused
	Liston	Yes
	Priola	Yes
	Ryden	Yes
	Scanlan	Yes
	Soper	Yes
	Stephens	Yes
	Casso	Yes
	Rice	Yes

Final YES: 8 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

04:45 PM

The committee adjourned.