Representatives McCluskie and Stewart, R. introduced Senate Bill 26-009. The bill codifies in statute the Department of Revenue’s determination process of a charitable organization for the purposes of state sales and use tax.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Marlo Krumbhaar, representing the Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill. Aubrey Wilde, representing the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. Jack Murphy, representing the Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill. Sheryl Kallivrousis, representing the American Atheists, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Carmen Lewis, representing Rise Above Violence, testified in support of the bill.

Members of the panel responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. DaZha Creal, representing The Denver Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Janine Reid, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Josh Pens, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.

Members of the panel responded to questions from the committee. Tom Downey joined the panel and respond to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors introduced L.001 (Attachment A).

The bill sponsors provided closing remarks on Senate Bill 26-009.