Representative Exum presented House Bill 19-1013 to the committee and distributed a handout (Attachment B). The bill makes the existing state income tax credit for child care expenses made by low-income taxpayers permanent.  Under current law, the credit is set to expire after the tax year 2020.

Trey Standley and Michelle Colin, representing the Office of the State Auditor, testified in a neutral capacity and responded to committee members' questions.

Brendon Reese, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.

Chaer Robert, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill and presented a handout (Attachment C).

Laura Knutson, representing Parent Possible, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Joann Fujioka, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill.