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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM THE CATO INSTITUTE

INTERIM COMMITTEE  LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CONCERNING TAX POLICY & TASK FORCE
Date Sep 13, 2023      
Location HCR 0112



Presentation from the Cato Institute - Committee Discussion Only
10:07:37 AM  

The Chair discussed the day's agenda.

10:08:01 AM  
Dr. Mark Calabria,
Senior Advisor with the Cato Institute, presented to the committee on the
unique challenges facing Colorado related to housing policy.  His
remarks may be found in Attachment A.
10:14:24 AM  

He continued by discussing several principles including minimizing the use of intermediaries, understanding the housing marketplace, that housing behaves in a boom-and-bust manner, urban bias, and other topics.
10:18:43 AM  
He continued by discussing
Colorado's use of federal and/or state land for housing.
10:23:06 AM  

Dr. Calabria discussed options such as making tax credits more flexible, income targeting, local land use regulations, tax treatment of rental income, and other topics.
10:24:44 AM  
He wrapped up by discussing the federal and Colorado housing markets.
10:29:41 AM  

Committee discussion ensued with Dr. Calabria.
10:47:39 AM  

Committee discussion continued on land use, tenant protections, renter tax credits, short-term rentals, and other topics.






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