s_fin_2017a_2017-01-26t09:48:12z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 01/26/2017
Location: SCR 357
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-078
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
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| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion p Refer Senate Bill 17-078, as amended, to the Commi Refer Senate Bill 17-078, as amended, to the Commi |
Pass Without Objection FAIL PASS |
10:03 AM -- SB17-078
Senator Gardner, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-078, which treats storage units as residential property for property tax purposes if: the unit is owned as an individual condominium unit; its owner stores items related to the owner's residence; the unit is not used for storage related to a business; and the owner submits an affidavit to the county assessor that these conditions are met.
10:10 AM -- Keith Erffmeyer, representing the City and County of Denver and the Colorado Assessors' Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Erffmeyer responded to committee questions regarding how various facilities are classified for property taxation purposes. Committee discussion ensued on how properties can change classifications and how county assessors valuate residential and commercial property.
10:33 AM -- Dianne Criswell, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Criswell discussed land use issues that could arise from the bill.
10:39 AM -- Glenn McWilliams and Mike Ard, representing Residential Storage Condominium Owners of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued on the number and average cost of storage condos in Colorado, as well as the fiscal impact of the bill.
10:53 AM -- Larson Silbaugh, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to discuss the fiscal note.
11:03 AM
Senator Gardner wrapped up his presentation of the bill. He also discussed Amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
17SenateFin0126AttachB.pdf
| BILL: | SB17-078 | |
| TIME: | 11:07:56 AM | |
| MOVED: | Hill | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection. | |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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| BILL: | SB17-078 | |
| TIME: | 11:08:25 AM | |
| MOVED: | Hill | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-078, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion failed on a vote of 0-5. | |
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No
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Kerr
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No
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Tate
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No
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Hill
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No
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Neville T.
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No
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YES: 0 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | SB17-078 | |
| TIME: | 11:10:14 AM | |
| MOVED: | Hill | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-078, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | |
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Court
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No
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Kerr
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Yes
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Tate
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Yes
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Hill
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Yes
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Neville T.
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Yes
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Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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11:11 AM
The committee adjourned.