DF2B4746FDEC2D2D8725895500837EC2 Hearing Summary

Representative Winter, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1103. The bill changes the distribution of severance tax revenue. The bill requires that 60 percent of severance tax revenue be transferred to county governments, thereby reducing transfers of severance tax revenue to state cash funds.

Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Dianna Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Daphne Gervais, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to the bill.

Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in opposition to the bill. He commented that the Colorado Municipal League is also opposed to the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Luis Lopez II, representing Las Animas County, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Winter wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

The committee discussed the bill with Representative Winter.