Representative Bird and Minority Leader Lynch, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-066. The bill extends the Advanced Industry Acceleration Programs in the Office of Economic Development and International Trade by ten years and a transfer of funds for the program by two years.

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill.

Mr Xander Martin, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Elyse Blazevich, representing the Colorado BioScience Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.