Colorado 2019 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 19-056 — Veterans Employment Preference By Private Employer

Last action — Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The bill allows private employers to give preference to veterans of the armed forces or the National Guard when hiring, promoting, and retaining employees as long as the veterans are as qualified as other individuals. The bill clarifies that employers who adopt a program that gives preferences to veterans are not committing a discriminatory or unfair labor practice.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) Read More

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

Sponsors

  • Terri Carver · Primary
  • Dennis Hisey · Primary

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Terri Carver
  • Dennis Hisey

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (100)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 19-056 do?
The bill allows private employers to give preference to veterans of the armed forces or the National Guard when hiring, promoting, and retaining employees as long as the veterans are as qualified as other individuals. The bill clarifies that employers who adopt a program that gives preferences to veterans are not committing a discriminatory or unfair labor practice.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) Read More
Who sponsors SB 19-056?
SB 19-056 is sponsored by Terri Carver and Dennis Hisey.
What is the current status of SB 19-056?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 19-056?
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