S_FIN_2021A 03/08/2021 01:34:09 PM Committee Summary

Mr, David Hoffman and Ms. Justine Estes introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their ability to serve on the Colorado Racing Commission.

Sen. Sonnenberg introduced Senate Bill 21-033. The bill makes changes to the Conservation Easement Tax Credit to allow taxpayers to reclaim disallowed credits from tax years 2000 through 2013, and creates a new dispute resolution process when there are multiple claimants for the same credit

Sen, Sonnenberg answered several committee questions.

Mr. Erik Glenn, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Glenn answered several committee questions.

Ms. Hixon answered several committee questions.

Ms. Belinda Sturges, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Ricky Markus, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jim Guire, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

The bill was laid over to a future date for action only.

Sen. Simpson introduced Senate Bill 21-145. This bill continues indefinitely six voluntary tax check-off funds as long as the funds receive at least $50,000 each year.

Sen. Simpson answered several committee questions.

Ms. Jennifer Boulton, representing Watershed Protection Fund, testified in support of the bill.

Brigadier General Laura Clellan, representing Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Ashkan Angha, representing Colorado National Guard Foundation, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Christi Cahill, representing Colorado Cancer Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Coral Cosway, representing Alzheimer's Association, testified in support of the bill.

First Lieutenant Michael LaTorre, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Heather Dutton, representing San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Scott Dishong, representing Make-A-Wish Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Sen. Simpson gave some closing comments.

Sen. Priola introduced Senate Bill 21-069. The bill creates a license plate reissuance process beginning January 1, 2022, and allows for the issuance of a previously retired license plate style.

Sens. Priola and Pettersen introduced Senate Bill 21-082. The bill expands the wine festival permit to make it available to beer and spirits manufacturers.

Mr. Nick Hoover, representing Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill.