H_SA_2021A 03/04/2021 10:43:36 AM Committee Summary

Representative Sandridge presented House Bill 1079. The bill increases the homestead exemption for veterans with a disability from 50 percent of the first $200,000 in home value to 50 percent of the first $300,000 in home value beginning for the 2021 tax year.

Representative Sandridge requested that the committee postpone indefinitely the bill.

Steve Kjonaas, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Colorado, testified to amend the bill.

Members of the committee offered remarks on the bill.

Vice Chair Woodrow took the chair.

Representative Kennedy presented House Bill 1047. The bill establishes a process for county redistricting and encourages the creation of independent county redistricting commissions. The bill is applicable only in counties where commissioners are elected by just a portion of the county.

The committee moved on to the witness testimony phase.

Amanda Gonzalez, representing Colorado Common Cause , testified in support of the bill.

Nancy Jackson, representing Arapahoe County, testified to amend the bill. She also read a letter from El Paso County. The witness answered questions from the committee.

Kara Rowland, representing the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Stephanie Vigil, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. The witness answered questions from the committee.

Mike Maday representing the El Paso County Democratic Party, testified in support of the bill. The witness answered questions from the committee.

Representative Kennedy introduced amendment L.001 (Attachment A) and amendment L.003 (Attachment B).

Representative Kennedy offered closing remarks on House Bill 1047. The committee provided final comments.