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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
| Date |
04/20/2022 |
| Attendance |
| Hisey |
X |
| Lee |
X |
| Priola |
X |
| Bridges |
X |
| Gonzales |
X |
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| Time |
01:33:23 PM to 02:39:12 PM |
| Place |
Old Supreme Court |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Gonzales |
| This Report was prepared by |
Katie Ruedebusch |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB22-173 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB22-1212 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB22-1154 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hSB22-117 |
Postponed Indefinitely |
| hHB22-1263 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB22-1103 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB22-1299 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB22-1298 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hSB22-198 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB22-1241 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
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SB22-173 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:33:38 PM |
Sens. Rodriguez and
Smallwood came back to Senate Finance to discuss Senate Bill 22-173. The
bill was previously heard on April 13, 2022.
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01:37:33 PM
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Motion |
Amendment L.005 (Attachment A) |
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| Moved |
Gonzales |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Bridges |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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01:39:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B) |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
No |
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Lee |
No |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
No |
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Gonzales |
No |
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YES: 1 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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01:41:29 PM |
The sponsors gave some closing remarks.
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01:42:25 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-173, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1212 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:45:58 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1212 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1154 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:46:44 PM |
Sen. Coram introduced
House Bill 22-1154. The bill creates the Colorado Rotary special
license plate.
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01:49:15 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1154 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
No |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-117 - Postponed Indefinitely
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01:49:34 PM |
Sens. Coram and Fields returned to discuss Senate Bill 22-117. The bill was previously heard by the committee on February 23, 2022. The sponsors requested the committee postpone the bill indefinitely.
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01:51:26 PM
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Motion |
Postpone Senate Bill 22-117 indefinitely. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1263 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:54:14 PM |
Sen. Buckner introduced House Bill 22-1263. This bill continues the regulation of acupuncturists in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2022. Sen. Buckner distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment C).
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02:00:43 PM |
Dr. Mark Johnson,
representing the Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the
bill. Ms. LaraLee Hullinghorst, representing the Acupuncture Association
of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Steve Shomo,
representing the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill.
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02:02:26 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1263 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1103 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:03:37 PM |
Sen. Coram and Fields
introduced House Bill 22-1103. The bill creates the Delta Sigma Theta Special
License Plate. Sen. Coram discussed the history behind the creation of
the license plate and its connection to Montrose.
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02:08:46 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1103 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1299 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:09:06 PM |
Sens. Kolker and
Fields introduced House Bill 22-1299. The bill transfers $3.7 million
from the General Fund to the Division of Professions and Occupations Cash
Fund to cover the cost of various boards that regulate mental health professionals
and reduce licensing fees.
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02:13:09 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1299 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1298 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:13:27 PM |
Sens. Jaquez Lewis
and Hinrichsen introduced House Bill 22-1298. The bill transfers $11.7
million from the General Fund to the Division of Professions and Occupations
Cash Fund to fund the costs of the State Board of Nursing to regulate nurses,
nurse aides, and psychiatric technicians.
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02:17:24 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1298 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB22-198 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:17:54 PM |
President Fenberg
and Senator Scott introduced Senate Bill 22-198. The bill creates the Orphaned
Wells Mitigation Enterprise in the Department of Natural Resources to fund
the plugging, reclaiming, and remediation of orphaned oil and gas wells
by charging mitigation fees to oil and gas operators. The sponsors answered
several committee questions. Written testimony may be found in Attachment
D.
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02:29:00 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-198 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1241 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:29:13 PM |
Sen. Lee introduced
House Bill 22-1241. The bill creates the Colorado CASA special license
plate.
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02:31:42 PM |
Ms. Jenny Bender,
representing Colorado CASA, testified in support of the bill.
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02:36:30 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1241 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Lee |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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|
Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
No |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 02:39:12 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
