6133ADC44D88E485872583900070D8EF Hearing Summary

Representative Buentello, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1047 to the committee.  The bill allows metropolitan districts to use sales tax revenue to pay for fire protection services.

Harley Gifford, representing Pueblo West Metro, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Caserta, representing Pueblo West Metro, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Gifford and Mr. Caserta responded to committee questions.

Dennis Eulberg, representing Colorado Professional Fire Fighters, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Valdez, representing the Special District Association, testified in support of the bill.

Liz Peetz, representing the Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Valdez and Mr. Eulberg responded to committee questions.

Brendon Reese, Department of Revenue, came to the table for questions only and responded to committee questions.

Mr. Gifford returned to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Committee members made closing remarks on the bill.