CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1223
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date May 7, 2026
Location SCR 357
HB26-1223 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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| Attachment J |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/A73DADB977BAD6D487258DF50068F01E/$File/Attachment J - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment K |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/AD5E0EE8DFE606AE87258DF50068FDFC/$File/Attachment K.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment L |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/769DB505EC6B1EA287258DF500690F26/$File/Attachment L.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment M |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/EA370FCF5FAE227587258DF500691868/$File/Attachment M.pdf?OpenElement
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04:48:14 PM |
The committee took a brief recess. |
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04:58:20 PM |
Sens. Ball and Roberts
introduced House Bill 26-1223. The bill narrows the downloadable software
sales and use tax exemption and creates an expanded family affordability
credit. The sponsors answered several committee questions. |
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05:01:07 PM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment J. |
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05:08:56 PM |
Patrick Boyle, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Joe Rowan, representing Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance, testified in opposition to the bill. Dana Weiss, representing Woodhouse Spa, Jostens Yearbooks, testified in opposition to the bill. |
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05:19:26 PM |
Joshua Mantell, representing
The Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. Kathy White,
representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the
bill. Zach Martinez, representing Gary Advocacy, testified in support of
the bill. |
06:07:30 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.020 (Attachment K) |
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| Moved |
Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
No |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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06:08:46 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.015 (Attachment L) |
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| Moved |
Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Marchman |
No |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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06:09:36 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.013 (Attachment M) |
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| Moved |
Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kolker |
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Simpson |
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Snyder |
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Weissman |
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Marchman |
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Kipp |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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06:14:03 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1223, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
Yes |
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Bright |
No |
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Frizell |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Weissman |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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