h_sa_2018a_2018-05-08t12:29:54z1 Hearing Summary

Representative Carver, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-273.  The bill allows a senior citizen to maintain their eligibility for the senior homestead exemption if a doctor certifies that the owner moved for health reasons.  The bill requires seniors to provide the county assessor a physician's certification on a form designed by the Division of Property Taxation. The senior homestead exemption would only apply to one residential property in the state.  

 

Representative Carver answered questions from the committee.

Steve Schleiker, El Paso County Assessor, testified in support of the bill. He answered questions from the committee.

Representative Carver responded to questions from the committee.

Carol Hedges, Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

Natalie Wood, The Bell Policy Center, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

Ms. Hedges answered questions from the committee.

Representative Carver made comments to the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

Representative Carver made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments regarding the bill.