H_FIN_2024A 04/10/2024 11:47:43 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Lynch and McCormick, co-prime sponsors, returned to the committee to discuss House Bill 24-1271. The bill was originally postponed indefinitely on Monday, April 8, 2024. Representative deGruy Kennedy explained the reconsideration process.

Representative McCorrmick distributed and explained amendments L009 (Attachment D), L.010 (Attachment E), and L.011 (Attachment F).

The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representatives Lindsay and Joseph, co-prime sponsors, returned to the committee to present House Bill 24-1286. The bill was originally heard by the committee on March 25, 2024. They distributed and explained amendments L004 (Attachment G) and L.008 (Attachment H).

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. The motion to adopt L.008 was withdrawn and the bill was laid over to the end of the day's agenda.

Representatives Brown and Ricks, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1326. This bill continues bingo-raffle licensing through September 1, 2029, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2024. Representative Brown distributed and explained amendment L.003 (Attachment I).

Mr. Henry Kyle, representing the Colorado Charitable Bingo Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Alex Goddard, representing the Colorado Department of State, was available to answer committee questions.

The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representatives Hamrick and Kipp, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-044. For tax years 2024 and 2025 only, this bill creates a $700 refundable state income tax credit for qualifying public service retirees.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Karen Wick, representing Secure PERA, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Wick responded to committee questions.  Additional written testimony is included as Attachment J.

The bill sponsor wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representative Snyder, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 24-016. Starting in tax year 2024, the bill expands the donations that would qualify for certain state income tax credits, and changes the administration of the state homeless contribution tax credit.

Erica Thornley, representing the Colorado Gives Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Ken Kerwin, representing the Colorado Gives Foundation, was available to answer committee questions. Meghan Shay, representing Step Denver, testified in support of the bill. Paul Lhevine, representing the Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lance Cheslock, representing La Puente Home, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kristin Toombs, representing the state of Colorado's Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing, Office of Homeless Initiatives, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Wrap up.

The committee returned to House Bill 24-1286.

The bill sponsors committee questions about the amendments.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.