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S_FIN_2022A 04/29/2022 11:30:53 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 04/29/2022
Attendance
Hisey *
Lee X
Priola X
Winter X
Gonzales X
Time 11:30:53 AM to 04:24:47 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB22-210 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB22-225 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB22-234 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB22-233 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB22-1359 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB22-1137 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

SB22-210 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

11:31:06 AM  
Sens. Zenzinger and
Cooke introduced Senate Bill 22-210.  The bill establishes a regulatory
structure for supplemental health care staffing agencies in the Department
of Public Health and Environment.  Senator Zenzinger distributed amendment
L.003 (Attachment A) and amendment L.004 (Attachment B).
11:33:30 AM  
Mr. Doug Farmer,
representing the Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support
of the bill.  Ms. Deborah Lively, representing LeadingAge Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.  Committee dicussion ensued with
the witnesses.


11:53:14 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:53:39 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:54:10 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-210, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Yes
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-225 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

11:54:25 AM  
Sens. Zenzinger and
Liston introduced Senate Bill 22-225. The bill creates the Emergency Medical
Services System Sustainability Task Force in the Department of Public Health
and Environment and requires ambulances to be licensed at the state level
beginning July 2024. Committee discussion ensued with the sponsors regarding
certain aspects of the bill.
12:25:16 PM  
Dr. Eric France, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Donnie Woodyard, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Timothy Dienst, representing the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Chief Scott Sholes, representing the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.


12:39:22 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:40:24 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


12:41:42 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-225, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Excused
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-234 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


12:42:19 PM  
Sens. Hansen and Rankin introduced Senate Bill 22-234. The bill makes several changes to the Employment Security Act, including suspending the solvency surcharge, expanding unemployment benefits, and creating two new cash funds. The bill makes a one-time transfer of $600 million to the newly created Title XII repayment fund. The sponsors answered several committee questions.
12:44:15 PM  
Ms. Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Gifford, representing the Associated General Contractors, testified in support of the bill.
12:57:20 PM  
Ms. Mollie Steinemann, representing the Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Daniel Chase, representing the Colorado Department of Labor, testified in support of the bill.
01:00:26 PM  
Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Tony Gagliardi, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of the bill.


01:13:45 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-234 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hisey
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Yes
Winter Excused
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-233 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

01:13:57 PM  
Sens. Hinrichsen
and Rodriguez introduced Senate Bill 22-233.  The bill creates a temporary
TABOR refund mechanism to refund a portion of the state’s projected FY
2021-22 TABOR surplus. The new refund mechanism refunds $400 to each eligible
taxpayer filing singly, and $800 to each eligible taxpayer filing jointly.
 Sponsors answered several committee questions.
01:30:41 PM  
Ms. Amber Egbert,
representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, was available to answer
committee questions.  Mr. Brendon Reese, representing the Colorado
Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.  Committee
discussion ensued.
01:36:35 PM  
Mr. Greg Sobetski, Legislative Council Staff, was available to answer committee questions on the fiscal note.
01:42:58 PM  
Ms. Mary Medley, representing the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Lucas Denberg, representing himself, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified to amend the bill.
01:46:00 PM  
Mrs. Mary Gallagher, representing the Mary Gallagher CPA, LLC, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Orville Petersen, representing himself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Victoria Marschner, representing Victoria Marschner, CPA LLC, testified to amend the bill.
02:00:21 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment E.
02:00:33 PM  
Ms. Katie Winner, representing herself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Kayla Frawley, representing Clayton Early Learning, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Wasserman, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.


02:21:42 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:22:44 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment G)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:29:39 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-233, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey No
Lee Yes
Priola No
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1359 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:30:23 PM  
Sen. Rodriguez introduced House Bill 22-1359. The bill creates a pilot program to provide loan support to certain individuals and households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
02:33:22 PM  
Ms. Naomi Amaha, representing The Denver Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Barbara Freeman, representing LaMedichi Savings Clubs, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Leah Marvin-Riley, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.
02:35:56 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment H.
02:59:32 PM  
Ms. Tamara Pelham, representing herself, testified on the bill.


03:05:38 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment I)
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey
Lee
Priola
Winter
Gonzales
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:07:37 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1359, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey No
Lee Yes
Priola No
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1137 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


03:07:48 PM  
Sens. Gonzales and
Coleman introduced House Bill 22-1137.  The bill creates requirements
and limitations for HOAs when a unit owner is delinquent on assessments.
 
03:08:34 PM  
 Committee discussion
ensued with the sponsors.  Written testimony may be found in Attachment
J.
03:20:45 PM  
Mr. Buck Bailey,
representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Ms. Lindsay
Smith, representing the CAI Colorado Legislative Action Committee, testified
in opposition to the bill.
03:27:45 PM  
Mr. Jeremy Jankovich, representing 1200 Vine COA, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stanley Hrincevich, representing the Colorado HOA Forum, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:35:14 PM  
Mr. Jason Hopfer, representing the Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Susan Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Connie Van Dorn, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andrew Mowery, representing Colorado HOA Homeowner Advocates, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Julie Evans, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tamara Pelham, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:43:18 PM  
Mrs. Christi Dean, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jack Regenbogen, representing the Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill.
04:02:03 PM  
Mr. Douglas Marsh,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kevin Welch,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.


04:15:55 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1137 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Yes
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:24:47 PM   The committee adjourned.






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