Representative Rich and Tipper, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1083. The bill replaces and expands a state income tax credit for contributions to projects meant to address homelessness. A list of organizations in support of the bill was distributed (Attachment B). The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

The sponsors continued to dialogue with the committee.

Mr. Lance Cheslock, representing La Puente, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Cathy Alderman, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The committee continued to question Mr. Cheslock and Ms. Alderman.

Mr. Andrew Spinks, representing St. Francis Center, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tamika Chapman, representing St. Francis Center, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Griff Freyschlag, representing Denver Rescue Mission, testified in support of the bill. Mark Turner, representing Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.