Here are legislative committee hearings and other events of note for the week ahead at the Colorado state Capitol.

Committee schedules are subject to change. The daily schedule is available on the legislature’s website.

Options for public testimony during committee hearings can be found here. 

House regulations regarding remote testimony can be found here. Senate regulations are here.

According to General Assembly safety protocols: “Masks should be worn at all times while in the Capitol or anywhere in the Capitol Complex. Legislative staff, the press, and the public are required to wear masks while in House and Senate space, including chamber floors, galleries, lobbies, and committee rooms and hallways. Members of the public, press, lobbyists, staff, and members can request a mask at the testing site adjacent to the south entrance to the Capitol. Legislators and staff can get a mask at the front desks of the House and Senate chambers.”

Bills listed below may not be the only items considered by a committee during the hearings. Check this website on the hearing day for the bills in committee, other items on the agenda and changes in bill order.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14

1:30 p.m., House Finance Committee, Room 112

• HB22-1055, Lontine and Herod – Sales Tax Exemption Essential Hygiene Products. Background here. 

1:30 p.m., House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee, Room 271

• HB22-1086, Sullivan and Bacon – The Vote Without Fear Act. Background here. 

1:30 p.m., Senate Health & Human Services Committee, Room 357

• SB22-079, Kolker and Ginal – Dementia Training Requirements Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• SB22-102, Kirkmeyer – Transparency Out-of-home Placements Developmental Disabilities

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

1:30 p.m., House Judiciary Committee, Room 107

• HB22-1169, Michaelson Jenet and Soper – Prohibit Sexual Act Without Consent. Background here. 

1:30 p.m., House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee, Room 112

• HB22-1158, Sandridge and Snyder – Establish Substance Use Counseling Center in Colorado Springs

2 p.m., Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Old Supreme Court chambers

• SB22-109, Gardner – Prohibit Labor Actions Against Public Employers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Upon Adjournment, House Business Affairs & Labor Committee, Room 112

• HB22-1134, Titone – Measures To Reduce Use Single-use Meal Accessories. Background here. 

Upon Adjournment, House Education Committee, Room 107

• HB22-1049, Bacon and Ricks – Prohibiting Transcript & Diploma Withholding (FOR ACTION ONLY)

1:30 p.m., Senate Business, Labor & Technology Committee, Room 352

• SB22-097, Pettersen and Rodriguez – Whistleblower Protection Health & Safety

1:30 p.m., Senate Finance Committee, Old Supreme Court chambers

• SB22-107, Gardner – Pikes Peak International Hill Climb License Plate
• SB22-006, Kolker and Rodriguez – Sales Tax Assistance For Small Bus

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Upon Adjournment, Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee, Old Supreme Court chambers

• SB22-053, Sonnenberg – Health Facility Visitation During Pandemic (FOR ACTION ONLY). Background here. 

1:30 p.m., Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, Old Supreme Court chambers

• SB22-114, Hisey and Story – Fire Suppression Ponds Water Rights
• SB22-126, Sonnenberg and Donovan – Prioritize Water Storage Projects South Platte River Basin

1:30 p.m., House Energy & Environment Committee, Legislative Services Building Room A

• HB22-1007, Valdez and Lynch – Assistance Landowner Wildfire Mitigation. Background here.
• HB22-1012, Cutter and Valdez – Wildfire Mitigation And Recovery. Background here.
• HB22-1011, Cutter and Snyder – Wildfire Mitigation Incentives For Local Governments. Background here.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Upon Adjournment, House Public & Behavioral Health & Human Services Committee, Room 112

• HB22-1160, Tipper – Establishing Family Justice Centers