H_FIN_2020A 06/11/2020 01:27:39 PM Committee Summary

Representative Esgar presented Senate Bill 20-223 to the committee.  Beginning with the 2020 property tax year, the bill places a moratorium on altering assessment rates of any class of property and makes conforming statutory amendments.

Representatives Singer and McKean presented Senate Bill 20-218 to the committee.  This bill creates a new fee on fuel products to fund a grant program and a takeback program for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Department of Public Health and Environment and to fund the provision of technical assistance to communities.  It also provides funding for the Colorado State Patrol and the Department of Transportation to address the safety of hazardous material transportation.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment A.

Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in support of the bill.

John Putnam, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives McCluskie and Caraveo presented House Bill 20-1427 to the committee.  Conditional on voter approval, this bill raises taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products and establishes a new tax on nicotine products. Revenue from the taxes is distributed to fund health care, tobacco education, preschool, and other programs.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment B.

Jake Williams, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Bill Jaeger, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.