H_FIN_2024A 05/07/2024 11:54:12 AM Committee Summary

Representatives deGruy Kennedy and Pugliese, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-228. The bill adjusts the mechanisms used to refund the state TABOR refund obligation starting with the FY 2023-24 surplus by reinstating a temporary state income tax rate cut, and creates a new refund mechanism - a temporary reduction in the state sales and use tax rate - starting with the FY 2024-25 surplus. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Heidi Humphreys, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill.

Members of the committee commented on their positions on the bill.

Representatives Frizell and Snyder, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-231. The bill makes several changes to liquor licensing and regulation.

John Armstrong, representing Legislative Council Staff, was available to answer questions about the fiscal note.

Elizabeth Haskell, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill. Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified to amend the bill. Krystyn Hartman, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Carrie Hackenberger, representing Wine and Spirit Wholesalers of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Steve Findley, representing the Colorado Beer Distributors Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Christopher Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Michelle Stone-Principato, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue - Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement Division, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks and asked for a favorable recommendations.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. Representatives Bacon and Evans, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-095. The bill addresses high ozone levels in the Front Range through a variety of mechanisms, including creating a voucher program, modifying an existing grant program, and requiring air quality studies. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Travis Madsen, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. David Sabados, representing the Regional Air Quality Council, testified to amend the bill. Mike Silverstein, representing the Regional Air Quality Council, testified to amend the bill.

Commissioner Scott James, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. John Jacus, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Kevin Ross, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Mr. James Brandon, representing Air Care Colorado DBA Envirotest , testified in support of the bill. Tom Knox, representing Valley Clean Air Now, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Annareli Morales, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

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