S_FIN_2020A 03/10/2020 02:02:18 PM Committee Summary

Senator Moreno introduced House Bill 20-1217. The bill repeals the regulation of marijuana financial services cooperatives in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2020.

Senator Moreno introduced House Bill 20-1024. The bill modifies the Colorado Net Operating Loss Deduction allowing taxpayers to carry the deduction forward for 20 years, rather than for an unlimited number of years.

Senator Danielson introduced Senate Bill 20-170. The bill amends the Colorado Employment Security Act to eliminate the documentation requirement for workers separating from employment because of domestic violence, expand the definition of immediate family, and substitute severance allowance for remuneration.

Jeff Fitzgerald, Colorado Department of Labor, testified in support of the bill and discussed the bill's fiscal impact.

Michael Crews, One Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

Lydia Waligorski, Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Danielson distributed amendment L.002 (Attachment A).

Senator Danielson gave concluding remarks regarding the bill.

Senators Coram and Bridges introduced House Bill 20-1049. The bill reauthorizes the voluntary contribution designation benefitting the Habitat for Humanity of Colorado Fund for tax years 2020 through 2025. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Karen Kallenberg, Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Kris Medina, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, testified in support of the bill.

John Lovell, St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Coram and Lee introduced Senate Bill 20-070. The bill increases traffic fines for certain traffic infractions and offenses and modifies other traffic offenses. Senator Lee explained the amendments to the bill that were made in the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee. Senator Lee distributed amendment L.007 (Attachment B). Senator Coram discussed the bill's revised fiscal note.

Keith Caddy, Montrose County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.

Lane Thomason, County of Montrose, testified in support of the bill.

Arnold Hanuman, Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in opposition to the bill as it was amended by the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Rebecca Wallace, American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in a neutral capacity. She responded to questions from the committee. Senator Gonzales referenced a letter on the bill from the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Attachment C).

Sophia San Miguel, representing herself, testified regarding the bill.