Representative Ricks and Representative Brown, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1326, concerning continuation under the sunset law of the licensing of certain games of chance including bingo. The bill continues bingo-raffle licensing through September 1, 2029, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2024, and moves the regulatory functions of the program to the Department of Revenue. Representative Brown responded to questions from the committee. Representative Ricks distributed amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments B and C).

Joelle Zamora Clausen, representing the Mile Hi Veterans, testified in opposition to the bill. Steve Kjonaas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Colorado Headquarters, testified to amend the bill.

Michelle Kelly, representing the Erie High School Boosters, testified in support of the bill. Ben Vagher, representing the Broomfield Rotary, testified in support of the bill. Henry "Corky" Kyle, representing the Colorado Charitable Bingo Association, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment D). Alex Goddard, representing the Colorado Department of State, was available to answer committee questions.  Mike Fitzpatrick, representing the Colorado Department of State, was available to answer committee questions. Matt Bishop, representing Legislative Council Staff, was available to answer committee questions. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony was provided to the committee (Attachment E).

Representative Brown and Representative Ricks provided concluding remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.