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S_FIN_2020A 02/04/2020 02:05:07 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 02/04/2020
Attendance
Hansen X
Lundeen X
Tate X
Todd X
Woodward *
Lee X
Gonzales X
Time 02:05:07 PM to 05:17:32 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Elizabeth Burger
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB20-040 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB20-003 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB20-067 Postponed Indefinitely
SB20-112 Lay Over

X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
02:05:10 PM
Senator Gonzales made announcements related to the committee's schedule and the testimony process.



SB20-099 - Postponed Indefinitely


02:12:26 PM  
Senator Rankin introduced Senate Bill 20-099. The bill changes the dollar threshold for economic nexus for purposes of retail sales made by retailers without physical presence in the state from $100,000 to $200,000. He discussed potential amendments to the bill and responded to questions from the committee.
02:13:40 PM  
Tony Gagliardi, National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of the bill.
02:28:38 PM  
Mr. Gagliardi responded to questions from the committee.
02:33:51 PM  
Brendon Reese, Department of Revenue, responded
to questions from the committee regarding the bill.  
02:39:35 PM  
Senator Rankin gave concluding remarks
regarding the bill.  Esther van Mourik, Office of Legislative Legal
Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.   She
referenced House Bill 20-1022 which continues the Sales and Use Tax Simplification
Task Force.  The committee discussed whether the Senate Finance Committee
should send a letter to the task force asking it to examine the issues
raised by SB 20-099.
02:55:37 PM  
Members of the committee commented on the bill.


02:57:49 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-099 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Tate
Seconded
Hansen No
Lundeen Yes
Tate Yes
Todd No
Woodward Yes
Lee No
Gonzales No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:58:04 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 20-099 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Lundeen No
Tate No
Todd Yes
Woodward No
Lee Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB20-099 - Send a Letter to the Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force




02:59:02 PM
Motion Send a letter to the Sales and Use Task Force asking it to examine the issues raised by Senate Bill 20-099.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Hansen
Lundeen
Tate
Todd
Woodward
Lee
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



SB20-040 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


03:01:05 PM  
Senator Todd and Senator Ginal introduced Senate Bill 20-040 and distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment A). The bill enacts the Genetic Counselor Licensure Act, requiring genetic counselors to be licensed by the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies starting June 1, 2021. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:09:05 PM  
Carol Walton, Colorado Genetic Counselors Network and Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.


03:27:22 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-040 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Todd
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Lundeen No
Tate Yes
Todd Yes
Woodward No
Lee Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB20-003 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


03:27:39 PM  
President Garcia and Senator Hisey introduced Senate Bill 20-003. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment B). The bill appropriates $10 million to the Department of Natural Resources to open a new state park and improve infrastructure and amenities at existing state parks. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:32:04 PM  
Doug Vilsack, Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
03:37:37 PM  
Committee discussion on the bill and with Mr. Vilsack continued.


03:55:59 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-003 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lee
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Lundeen No
Tate Yes
Todd Yes
Woodward No
Lee Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB20-067 - Postponed Indefinitely


03:56:13 PM  
Senator Crowder introduced Senate Bill
20-067.  The bill allows the actual sale price, rather than the manufacturer's
suggested retail price, to be used to calculate the specific ownership
tax.  He distributed two amendments to the committee, L.001 and L.002
 (Attachment C and Attachment D).  He responded to questions
from the committee.
04:08:25 PM  
Committee discussion continued on the bill
and the bill's fiscal note.
04:15:36 PM  
Gini Pingenot, Colorado Counties Inc., testified in opposition to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
04:23:18 PM  
Michael Valdez, Special District Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:25:27 PM  
Adam Wilms, Division of Motor Vehicles,
offered to respond to committee questions regarding the bill.

04:26:26 PM  
Larson Silbaugh, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding the bill's fiscal note and the impact of amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments C and D) on the bill's fiscal note.


04:33:30 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lee
Seconded
Hansen No
Lundeen Yes
Tate Yes
Todd No
Woodward Yes
Lee No
Gonzales No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:34:05 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lee
Seconded
Hansen No
Lundeen Yes
Tate Yes
Todd No
Woodward Yes
Lee No
Gonzales No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:36:44 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-067 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lee
Seconded
Hansen No
Lundeen Yes
Tate Yes
Todd No
Woodward Yes
Lee No
Gonzales No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:38:24 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 20-067 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Lundeen No
Tate No
Todd Yes
Woodward No
Lee Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB20-112 - Lay Over


04:38:40 PM  
Senator Priola introduced Senate Bill 20-112.
 The bill creates a higher education scholarship program for high
school students who graduate early.  He distributed amendment L.001
(Attachment E).  He responded to questions from the committee.
04:53:45 PM  
Committee discussion on the bill continued.
05:00:41 PM  
Luke Ragland, Ready Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:04:19 PM  
Tanya Kelly Bowry, University of Colorado, testified in conceptual support of the bill.
05:05:32 PM  
Mr. Ragland and Ms. Kelly Bowry responded questions from members of the committee.


05:15:42 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lee
Seconded
Hansen
Lundeen
Tate
Todd
Woodward
Lee
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:16:00 PM  
Senator Gonzales laid the bill over until a future meeting.


05:17:32 PM   The committee adjourned.






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