847B50EB164C126A8725893D006484C7 Hearing Summary

Mark Ferrandino, Heidi Humphreys, Amber Egbert, and Dominique Mendiola, representing the Department of Revenue, came to the table to provide information about the department's structure, mission, vision, and values. He spoke about the department's goals for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.

Director Ferrandino elaborated about the department's wildly important goals (WIG) for the coming year. Ms. Mediola discussed the Marijuana Enforcement Division, the Specialized Business Group, and the Lottery Division. Director Ferrandino spoke about the department's work in reaching underserved communities and EDI efforts.

Ms. Egbert spoke about recent successes in reaching out to individuals in underserved communities regarding the Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit Rebate and the Pocketalk DMV application. She responded to questions from the committee.

Director Ferrandino responded to questions about declining marijuana tax revenues.

Committee discussion with Director Ferrandino continued. He moved on to speak about enhancing customer experience across all of the department's divisions.

Electra Bustle, representing the DMV, discussed the DMV2GO program, which is a mobile unit that can provide drivers licenses and identification cards.

Ms. Bustle responded to committee questions about the mobile program.

Director Ferrandino and Ms. Humphreys discussed the department's WIG regarding employee engagement.

Director Ferrandino discussed the Governor's cannabis cabinet and the department's performance management approach. He concluded by speaking about the department's FY 2023-24 budget requests and legislative agenda.