PUBLIC STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date |
05/04/2022 |
Attendance |
Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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Time |
04:24:35 PM to 10:24:50 PM |
Place |
Old Supreme Court |
This Meeting was called to order by |
Gonzales |
This Report was prepared by |
Katie Ruedebusch |
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Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
hSB22-205 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1246 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1005 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1149 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1205 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1380 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1006 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1051 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1259 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hHB22-1355 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hAdjourn |
Committee Discussion Only |
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SB22-205 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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04:24:49 PM |
Sen. Coram and President Fenberg introduced Senate Bill 22-205. The bill classifies certain industrial hemp products as adult-use cannabis products, requires that the manufacturer of these products be licensed under the Colorado Marijuana Code, and creates penalties for violations.
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04:28:22 PM |
Mrs. Hunter Buffington, representing herself, testified to amend the bill.
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04:33:03 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment A) |
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Moved |
Priola |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:34:19 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-205, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Priola |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1246 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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04:34:36 PM |
Sen. Buckner introduced House Bill 22-1246. The bill allows a pharmacy located in a hospice inpatient unit to register as a Specialized Prescription Drug Outlet.
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04:35:49 PM |
Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.
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04:39:56 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B) |
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Moved |
Hisey |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:41:13 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1246, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Hisey |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1005 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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04:41:35 PM |
Sen. Rankin introduced House Bill 22-1005. This bill modifies and extends the income tax credit for health care preceptors working in health care professional shortage areas through tax year 2032.
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04:42:31 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.
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04:44:46 PM |
Dr. Mark Deutchman, representing the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Janice Baker, representing the CU Anschutz Physician Assistant Program, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kelly Erb, representing the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.
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04:56:40 PM |
Marsha Thorson, representing
Gunnison Valley Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill. Ms.
Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition
and the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.
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05:06:34 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1005 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1149 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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05:06:48 PM |
Sens. Rankin and Hansen introduced House Bill 22-1149. This bill extends the Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit Program for one income tax year.
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05:09:24 PM |
Mrs. Elyse Blazevich,
representing the Colorado BioScience Association, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Mary Austin, representing CCIA, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Jack Tiebout, representing Colorado Office of Economic
Development and International Trade, was available to answer committee
questions.
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05:24:38 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D) |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:25:46 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E) |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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05:26:23 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1149, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1205 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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05:26:42 PM |
Sens. Coleman and
Hansen introduced House Bill 22-1205. The bill creates a refundable
income tax credit for senior taxpayers with adjusted gross income up to
$75,000 who have not claimed a homestead property tax exemption. The sponsors
responded to committee questions.
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05:30:21 PM |
Ms. Eileen Doherty, representing the Colorado Gerontological Society, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Rich Mauro, representing the Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill.
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05:41:14 PM |
Committee discussion ensued with the previous witnesses.
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05:45:19 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1205 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1380 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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05:45:33 PM |
Sens. Bridges and Coram introduced House Bill 22-1380. The bill provides funding for implementation and updates of multiple electronic state benefit systems, and creates a community food access program.
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05:48:14 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment F.
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05:48:33 PM |
Mr. Joel McClurg, representing The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Ki'i Powell, representing the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Wendy Peters Moschetti, representing Nourish Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathryn Wall, representing Zuma Natural Foods, testified in support of the bill.
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06:08:43 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment G) |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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06:14:13 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1380, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1006 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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06:14:54 PM |
Sens. Donovan and Smallwood introduced House Bill 22-1006. This bill expands an existing property tax exemption to include property that is rented or leased and used as an integral part of a childcare center.
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06:19:17 PM |
Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill. Ms. Nicole Riehl, representing Executives Partnering to Invest in Children, testified in support of the bill.
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06:20:16 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment H.
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06:29:50 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment I) |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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06:32:49 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1006, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1051 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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06:33:07 PM |
Sens. Zenzinger and
Hisey introduced House Bill 22-1051. This bill continues the Colorado
affordable housing tax credit that is scheduled to expire in 2024 for an
additional seven years.
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06:34:16 PM |
Mrs. Jerilynn Francis, representing the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
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06:43:15 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment J.
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06:43:45 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment K) |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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06:46:36 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1051, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1259 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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06:48:23 PM |
Sen. Moreno introduced House Bill 22-1259. The bill makes numerous changes to the Colorado Works program to increase benefit amounts, expand eligibility for specific populations, and alter program rules and operations.
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06:48:56 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment L.
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06:49:42 PM |
Ms. Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties, Inc, testified to amend the bill.
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06:56:45 PM |
Ms. Sarah Barnes,
representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of
the bill. Ms. Natasha Rugley, representing herself, testified in
support of the bill. Ms. Corresia Sanders, representing Clayton Early
Learning, testified in support of the bill.
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07:12:53 PM |
Ms. Kayla Frawley,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Saluja
Siwakoti, representing the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified
in support of the bill.
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07:13:57 PM |
Ms. Leah Marvin-Riley, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
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07:24:39 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment M) |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:29:48 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1259, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Lee |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
No |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB22-1355 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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07:30:57 PM |
The committee took a brief recess.
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07:47:42 PM |
The committee reconvened.
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07:47:51 PM |
Senators Priola and
Gonzales introduced House Bill 22-1355. The bill creates a producer
responsibility program to provide recycling services to covered entities
in the state. The program will be implemented by a nonprofit organization
in consultation with a newly-created advisory board and overseen by the
Department of Public Health and Environment. The sponsors answered several
committee questions. Sen. Priola distributed the following presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/d/1CFCwFQ9QnOB8j1UukTRQ2_FRwUuz7SdH/htmlpresent
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08:26:21 PM |
Ms. Kate Bailey,
representing Eco-Cycle, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Bree
Dietly, representing the American Beverage Association, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Michael Washburn, representing The Recycling Partnership/Circular
Economy Accelerator, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sydney
Harris, representing the Product Stewardship Institute, testified in support
of the bill. Written testimony may be found in Attachment N.
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08:40:14 PM |
Committee discussion ensued with the previous witnesses.
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08:40:38 PM |
Mr. Jacob Cassady, representing the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Barrett Jensen, representing the National Waste and Recycling Association-Rocky Mountain Chapter, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Grier Bailey, representing CWPMA, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Steve Findley, representing the Colorado Beer Distributors Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
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08:53:39 PM |
Committee discussion ensued with the previous witnesses.
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08:56:03 PM |
Mr. Juri Freeman,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Emily Wilson,
representing GreenSheen Paint, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Angelique
Espinoza, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of
the bill. Ms. Susan Nedell, representing E2 - Environment Entrepreneurs,
testified in support of the bill.
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09:09:30 PM |
Ms. Jaime Gardner,
representing Colorado Consumer Coalition, testified in opposition to the
bill. Mr. Mark Petrovich, representing Republic Services, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive
Council and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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09:10:48 PM |
Mr. Rex Wilmouth, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.
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09:22:49 PM |
Ms. Elizabeth Olds,
representing the American Forest & Paper Association, testified to
amend the bill. Dr. Calvin Lakhan, representing York University,
testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses answered several committee
questions.
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09:36:17 PM |
County Commissioner
Matt Scherr, representing Eagle County, testified in support of the bill.
Councilmember Tricia Canonico, representing Fort Collins, testified
in support of the bill. Mayor Laura Weinberg, representing the Colorado
Municipal League and the City of Golden, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Sara Cassidy, representing AMP Robotics, testified in support
of the bill.
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09:48:03 PM |
Commissioner George
Marlin, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action and CCAT,
testified in support of the bill.
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09:58:03 PM |
Ms. Tonya Briggs,
representing the Lafayette, Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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10:04:23 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.033 (Attachment O) |
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Moved |
Gonzales |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Priola |
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Winter |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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10:07:45 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.032 (Attachment P) |
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Moved |
Hisey |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
No |
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Priola |
No |
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Winter |
No |
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Gonzales |
No |
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YES: 1 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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10:10:10 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 22-1355, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Gonzales |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
No |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Adjourn - Committee Discussion Only
10:24:50 PM |
The committee adjourned. |