H_SA_2019A 02/05/2019 01:31:20 PM Committee Summary

Representative Landgraf, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-029. The bill codifies the Department of Revenue’s current practice of requiring taxpayers to provide certain evidence in order to claim the Reacquisition of Colorado Residency During Active Duty Service state income tax subtraction. Representative Landgraf answered questions from the committee.

Dick Young, United Veterans Committee of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Brendon Reese, Department of Revenue, testified on the bill.

Representative Landgraf made concluding remarks about the bill.

Minority Leader Neville, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1112. The bill creates a program for children directly affected by a public school safety incident to receive funding from the state that allows them to attend a nonpublic school or home school. Minority Leader Neville answered questions from the committee.

Luke Ragland, Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ragland and Minority Leader Neville answered questions from the committee.

Kevin Vick, Colorado Education Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jonna Levine, Support Jeffco Kids, testified in opposition to the bill.

Evie Hudak, Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ali Mickelson, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Minority Leader Neville made concluding remarks regarding the bill. Committee members made comments about the bill.