6E0DEB7CFE8B10C687258AE700594FF3 Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. Representative Titone, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1295. The bill updates the Community Revitalization Grant Program and creates a new income tax credit for creative industry capital improvement projects in tax years 2026 through 2032. Representative Herod, co-prime sponsor, provided additional opening remarks.

Mr. Malik Robinson, representing Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Haskell, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Nina Waters, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Liz Black, representing 40 West Arts, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Brandon Stam, representing the Downtown Grand Junction Partnership, testified in support of the bill.

Josh Blanchard, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing comments and asked for a favorable recommendation.