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H_FIN_2018A 01/17/2018 09:49:01 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 01/17/2018
Attendance
Beckman X
Benavidez X
Covarrubias E
Gray E
Herod X
Kennedy X
Lawrence X
Michaelson Jenet X
Thurlow X
Van Winkle X
Foote E
Pabon X
Time 09:49:01 AM to 10:56:34 AM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Pabon
This Report was prepared by Kori Donaldson
Hearing Items Action Taken
Introduction of fiscal analysts Committee Discussion Only
HB18-1031 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Introduction of fiscal analysts - Committee Discussion Only


09:50:20 AM  

Mr. Greg Sobetski, Legislative Council Staff, introduced staff economists and several staff fiscal analysts.  He next briefed the committee about revisions to the fiscal notes form.  Committee members received a copy of an annotated fiscal notes guide [Attachment A].

09:59:53 AM  
Ms. Kate Watkins, Legislative Council Staff, addressed a question about how revenue will be shown in fiscal notes for bills that continue tax expenditures and for programs continued through sunset bills. Discussion ensued on this topic. Mr. Sobetski also responded to the question.



09:49:39 AM
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present.



HB18-1031 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:09:08 AM  
Representatives Melton and Ransom, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1031, which modifies statutory provisions related to the Fire and Police Pension Association's (FPPA) partial entry program. The partial entry program permits FPPA members to remain covered by the statewide money purchase plan or to join the defined benefit plan. The sponsors responded to committee questions.
10:14:23 AM  
Mr. Kevin Lindahl, representing FPPA, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions.
10:34:04 AM  
Mr. Lindahl continued to respond to committee questions. The committee recessed.
10:41:31 AM  
The committee returned from recess.
10:45:03 AM  
Mr. Lindahl responded to additional committee questions.
10:51:53 AM  
Mr. Bill Clayton, representing several police protection associations and the FPPA, testified in support of the bill and responded to earlier questions raised by the committee.
10:54:20 AM  
Representatives Melton and Ransom made some closing remarks on the bill.


10:56:11 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1031 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Herod
Seconded Michaelson Jenet
Beckman Yes
Benavidez Yes
Covarrubias Excused
Gray Excused
Herod Yes
Kennedy Yes
Lawrence Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Thurlow Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Foote Excused
Pabon Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:56:34 AM   Committee Adjourned






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