CLICS/CLICS2023B/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23B-1003
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Nov 17, 2023
Location HCR 0107
HB23B-1003 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
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| Attachment A |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023B/commsumm.nsf/0/39379CA91CFD943487258A8C00570E9D/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023B/commsumm.nsf/0/980C4CD204181FAE87258A8C00571D17/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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11:49:56 AM |
The committee returned
to order. Representative Snyder, prime sponsor, presented House Bill
23B-1003, concerning the creation of a property tax task force. Representative
Snyder explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. He
discussed some forthcoming amendments, including amendment L.001 (Attachment
A). Representative Snyder responded to questions regarding the relationship
between the bill and HB 23B-1006, and ensuring that the task force created
by the bill is constituted of a diverse membership. Representative
Snyder responded to further questions regarding the bill's impact on rental
properties, and the appointing authorities for the bill's task force. Discussion
ensued regarding appointees to the task force, and the potential for transitioning
Colorado to a land-value tax system. Discussion followed regarding
amendment L.001, and the timing of the task force's convening. Discussion
turned to the concepts to be grappled with by the task force, and how a
facilitator will be hired by the task force under amendment L.001. |
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12:26:33 PM |
Discussion returned to the representation on the task force created by HB 23B-1003. The committee recessed. |
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12:41:12 PM |
The committee returned
to order. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing herself, testified in opposition
to the bill.
Dianne Criswell, representing the Special District Association, testified
on the bill from an amend perspective.
Kelly Flenniken, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified on the
bill.
Shawn Hegarty, representing himself, testified in support of HB 23B-1003.
Ms. Flenniken responded to questions regarding representation on the task
force created by the bill, the potential for offering tax relief at the
county level, and her organization's position on the bill. Ms. Flenniken
responded to further questions regarding organizations that represent taxpayers,
and the impact of rising property tax rates on cities and counties. Ms.
Flenniken responded to questions regarding hiring a facilitator under the
bill. |
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01:00:46 PM |
Traci Wieland, representing
the Ken Caryl Ranch Parks and Recreation District and other districts,
testified on the bill from an amend perspective.
Mr. Thomas Davidson, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together
(CCAT), testified to amend the bill.
Joan Poston, representing herself, testified on HB 23B-1003.
Mr. Davidson responded to questions regarding the need for the task force
created by the bill. Discussion ensued regarding revenue trends for
special districts. Mr. Davidson responded to questions restriction
of government growth based on property tax valuation. |
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01:16:55 PM |
Executive Director
Eve Lieberman, representing the Office of Economic Development and International
Trade, testified in support of the bill.
Tamara Pogue, representing Summit County and Colorado Counties, Inc., testified
on HB 23B-1003 from an amend position.
Commissioner George Marlin, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting
Together (CCAT), testified to amend the bill.
Commissioner Pogue responded to questions regarding the driver of property
tax changes. Commissioner Marlin responded to questions on the potential
for CCAT to create its own task force on property tax. |
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01:28:05 PM |
Representative Snyder explained amendment L.001. Representative Woodrow explained amendment L.002 (Attachment B). Representative Woodrow responded to questions regarding how the amendment operates. Discussion ensued regarding inclusion of renters and tenants within the scope of HB 23B-1003, as amended. |
01:36:02 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) |
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| Moved |
Woodrow |
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| Seconded |
Bacon |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bottoms |
No |
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Brown |
Yes |
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DeGraaf |
No |
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Epps |
Yes |
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Sharbini |
Yes |
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Valdez |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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01:37:21 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) |
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| Moved |
Bacon |
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| Seconded |
Sharbini |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bottoms |
No |
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Brown |
Yes |
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DeGraaf |
No |
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Epps |
No |
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Sharbini |
Yes |
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Valdez |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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01:37:24 PM |
Representative Snyder provided closing remarks on HB 23B-1003. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill. |
01:58:08 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 23B-1003, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Brown |
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| Seconded |
Valdez |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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Armagost |
No |
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Bottoms |
No |
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Brown |
Yes |
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DeGraaf |
No |
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Epps |
No |
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Sharbini |
Yes |
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Valdez |
Yes |
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Willford |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Woodrow |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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