H_FIN_2020A 03/12/2020 09:35:44 AM Committee Summary

Representatives McCluskie and Pelton presented House Bill 20-1293 to the committee, along with amendments L.009 and L.010 (Attachments A and B).  The bill makes several changes to current the local emergency telephone charge and the prepaid wireless 911 charge, and creates a new 911 surcharge.  In addition, the bill expands the use of broadband deployment funds to include 911 upgrades.

Jaci Marie Louise, representing the Colorado PUC 911 Task Force, testified in support of the bill.

Athena Butler, representing the Colorado PUC 911 Task Force, testified in support of the bill.

Anthony Scorzo, representing the Communications Workers of America, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to committee members' questions.

Katie Ruedebusch, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Representative McCluskie explained amendments L.009 and L.010 (Attachments A and B).

Representatives Buentello and Pelton presented House Bill 20-1184 to the committee.  The bill continues the Commissioner of Agriculture's regulation of the Colorado Seed Act, which is scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2020.

Jordan Beezley, representing the Department of Agriculture, responded to committee members' questions.

Clare Pramuk, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

The chair announced that the bill would be laid over for action only at a later date.

Representative Buckner presented House Bill 20-1218 to the committee.  The bill continues the regulation of hearing aid providers by the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2020.

Representative Buckner presented House Bill 20-1219 to the committee.  The bill continues the regulation of audiologists by the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2020.

Matt Bishop, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Representatives D. Valdez and Holtorf presented House Bill 20-1211 to the committee.  This bill continues the licensing of egg dealers in the Department of Agriculture, which is scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2020.

Jery Payne, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee members' questions.

Representative Carver presented House Bill 20-1324 to the committee, along with amendment L.002 and a handout (Attachments C and D). The bill continues the voluntary income tax check-off contribution to the Colorado Domestic Abuse Program as long as it meets the minium requirement for a check-off provision.

Lydia Waligorski, representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Brittany Wirth, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.

Representative Carver wrapped up her presentation to the committee.