S_FIN_2022A 05/04/2022 04:24:35 PM Committee Summary

Sen. Coram and President Fenberg introduced Senate Bill 22-205. The bill classifies certain industrial hemp products as adult-use cannabis products, requires that the manufacturer of these products be licensed under the Colorado Marijuana Code, and creates penalties for violations.

Mrs. Hunter Buffington, representing herself, testified to amend the bill.

Sen. Buckner introduced House Bill 22-1246. The bill allows a pharmacy located in a hospice inpatient unit to register as a Specialized Prescription Drug Outlet.

Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.

Sen. Rankin introduced House Bill 22-1005. This bill modifies and extends the income tax credit for health care preceptors working in health care professional shortage areas through tax year 2032.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.

Dr. Mark Deutchman, representing the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Janice Baker, representing the CU Anschutz Physician Assistant Program, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kelly Erb, representing the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.

Sens. Rankin and Hansen introduced House Bill 22-1149. This bill extends the Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit Program for one income tax year.

Ms. Eileen Doherty, representing the Colorado Gerontological Society, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Rich Mauro, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.

Committee discussion ensued with the previous witnesses.

Sens. Bridges and Coram introduced House Bill 22-1380. The bill provides funding for implementation and updates of multiple electronic state benefit systems, and creates a community food access program.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment F.

Mr. Joel McClurg, representing The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Ki'i Powell, representing the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Wendy Peters Moschetti, representing Nourish Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathryn Wall, representing Zuma Natural Foods, testified in support of the bill.

Sens. Donovan and Smallwood introduced House Bill 22-1006. This bill expands an existing property tax exemption to include property that is rented or leased and used as an integral part of a childcare center.

Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill. Ms. Nicole Riehl, representing Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment H.

Mrs. Jerilynn Francis, representing the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment J.

Sen. Moreno introduced House Bill 22-1259. The bill makes numerous changes to the Colorado Works program to increase benefit amounts, expand eligibility for specific populations, and alter program rules and operations.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment L.

Ms. Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties, Inc, testified to amend the bill.

Ms. Leah Marvin-Riley, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

Committee discussion ensued with the previous witnesses.

Mr. Jacob Cassady, representing the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Barrett Jensen, representing the National Waste and Recycling Association-Rocky Mountain Chapter, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Grier Bailey, representing CWPMA, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Steve Findley, representing the Colorado Beer Distributors Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Committee discussion ensued with the previous witnesses.

Mr. Rex Wilmouth, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.