9063B7FEAA5C2FBA87258B070081C423 Hearing Summary

Representative McCormick and Representative Soper, bill co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 24-152. For tax years 2026 through 2030, the bill creates a refundable state income tax credit for qualified food and beverage retailers who purchase agricultural commodities from Colorado-based agricultural producers practicing regenerative agriculture.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Mark Ruzzin, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Cynthia Stewart, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mandy Magill, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Tyler Garrett, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Saguache County Commissioner Liza Marron, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified in support of the bill. Mr. Clay Tomcak, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Submitted written testimony can be found in Attachment H.

The bill sponsors gave closing comments on the bill.

Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.