H_FIN_2022A 02/07/2022 01:30:41 PM Committee Summary

Representative Jodeh, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1014. The bill creates the Epilepsy Awareness special license plate.

Marcee Aude, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

Marie Curie Fiddler, representing herself, testified about the bill.

Representative Jodeh wrapped up her presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representative Benavidez, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1025. The bill eliminates several tax expenditures from the state’s insurance premium tax, income tax, sales and use tax, and liquor excise tax. Representative Gray distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Benavidez continued to explain the provisions of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Rich and Tipper, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1083. The bill replaces and expands a state income tax credit for contributions to projects meant to address homelessness. A list of organizations in support of the bill was distributed (Attachment B). The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

The sponsors continued to dialogue with the committee.

Mr. Lance Cheslock, representing La Puente, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Cathy Alderman, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The committee continued to question Mr. Cheslock and Ms. Alderman.

Mr. Andrew Spinks, representing St. Francis Center, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Tamika Chapman, representing St. Francis Center, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Griff Freyschlag, representing Denver Rescue Mission, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Turner, representing Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. Representatives Roberts and Catlin, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1117. The bill expands the allowable uses of revenue from local marketing districts marketing and promotion taxes and county lodging taxes. They distributed a fact sheet about the bill (Attachment C). The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

The committee continued to discuss the bill with the sponsors.

Commissioner Liz Smitth, representing Gunnison County, testified in support of the bill.

Councilman Dick Carlton, representing the Town of Breckenridge, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The witnesses continued to discuss the bill with the committee.

Sabrina Pacha, representing Healthy Air and Water Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Stuart Jenkins, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Richard Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Peter Reeburgh, representing the Summit Alliance of Vacation Rental Managers, testified in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

Commissioner Elisabeth Lawrence, representing Summit County Colorado & Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Debbie Bell, representing Fremont County & Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Peter Siegel, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

County Commissioner Don Suppes, representing Delta County & Colorado Counties Inc, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

Edward Raegner, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Jonathan Houck, representing Gunnison County & Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

Speaker Lola Spradley, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The co-sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for it to be laid over. Representative Bird announced that the bill would be laid over for action only on Thursday, February 10. Members of the committee commented about the bill.