H_TLG_2019A 02/19/2019 11:14:07 AM Committee Summary

Representative Williams introduced House Bill 19-1138 concerning the credit an owner of a vehicle may receive for fees paid to register a motor vehicle when the vehicle is sold before the registration expires. The credit is applied to vehicles subsequently registered and is broadened to cover most registration fees. 

The committee asked questions about the current credit applied to vehicles subsequently registered and proposed changes.

Representative Melton provided introductory comments about House Bill 19-1138.

The committee asked additional questions about the fiscal note, specifically changes to funding for transportation.

Andrew Sherb, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a handout (Attachment A). The committee asked the witness questions about the costs of registration.

Adam Williams, representing the Department of Revenue, answered questions about the bill, specifically funding. The practice of providing credit for taxes paid on a vehicle already exists in statute.

The sponsors made closing remarks about House Bill 19-1138.

The committee made remarks about the bill.

Representative McCluskie introduced House Bill 19-1052 concerning the creation of special districts to provide early childhood development services. The bill authorizes early childhood development special districts to provide early care and education, health, mental health, and development services, including prevention and intervention, for children under eight years of age.  The districts may seek voter approval to levy property taxes in the district to provide revenue for services.  The districts must be organized pursuant to the Special District Act.

Representative Rich made introductory remarks about House Bill 19-1052.

There were questions from the committee.

Liz Houston, representing Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Gloria Higgins, representing Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, testified in support of the bill.

Bill Jaeger, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

The committee asked the witnesses about licensing requirements and standards, as well the size and tax base of districts.

The sponsors provided closing remarks about the bill.

Committee members made closing remarks about the bill.