Representative Marshall, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1221. The bill creates an income tax credit for tax years 2024 and 2025 for licensed teachers who teach in public schools. He provided a packet of information about the bill (Attachment K) and responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Soper, co-prime sponsor, came to the table to comment about the bill.

Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Kathy Dorman, representing American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Brenna Minkler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Vick, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Server, representing the Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Gelender, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, was available to answer committee questions.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.