F6ECC36541734A0787258AF2006BB7D4 Hearing Summary

A Spanish language interpreter explained the process of simultaneous interpretation. Representatives Garcia and Sirota, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1312. The bill creates an income tax credit for tax years 2024 through 2028 for workers in the care workforce.

Ms. Sophie Mariam, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Carrie Kennedy, representing the Colorado Association of Family Child Care, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Joseph Horen, representing Colorado Care Workers Unite, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Christina Jackson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Carmela Enriquez, representing Growing Uur Future, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Heather Tritten, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. Natalia Alvarez, representing the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Olivia Hernandez, representing FFN strategic action network, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Korshie Hart, representing Colorado Care Workers Unite, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jessica Warren, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Alison Phillips, representing The Women's Foundation of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Lindsey Vigoda, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill. Khatira Amn, representing the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, testified in support of the bill. Perrine Monnet, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Amelia Schachter, representing the American Association of Retired Persons, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.  Additional written public testimony is included as Attachment A.

The chair announced that the bill would be laid over for action only.