H_BUS_2021A 04/08/2021 02:24:15 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Lynch and Daugherty introduced House Bill 21-1241, Employee-owned Business Loan Program Modifications. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Kerry Siggins, representing StoneAge, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Wiener, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Nikki Maloney, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

An individual spoke in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Snyder introduced House Bill 21-1159, Limitations on Regulated Marijuana Delivery. Representative Snyder responded to questions from the committee.

Amendments L.002, L.005, L.006, and L.007 were provided to the committee (Attachments A-D).

Jesus Loayza, representing Llama Global Properties, testified in opposition to the bill.

Art Way, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Aja Palomino, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Kevin Gallagher, representing the Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, testified to amend the bill.

Richard Kwesell, representing Strawberry Fields, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Hopfer, representing the Bricks and Mortar Cannabis Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Shannon Fender, representing Native Roots Cannabis Co., testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Fender and Mr. Hopfer responded to questions from the committee.

Kara Miller, representing the Marijuana Industry Group, testified in support of the bill.

Kristen Thomson, representing The Green Solution, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Miller responded to questions from the committee.

Rachel DeVore, representing the Colorado Harvest Company, testified in support of the bill.

Aaron Bluse, representing Altitude Organic Cannabis, CannaCones, and the Colorado Extract Company, testified in support of the bill.

Tom Scudder, representing Wellness Centers Of Colorado, LLC, and Rocky Road Aurora, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsor and committee members discussed the proposed amendments.

The bill sponsor and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Mullica introduced Senate Bill 21-082, Alcohol Beverage Festival for Tastings and Sales.

David Bergen, representing Joyride Brewing Company, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bergen responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsor and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.