S_FIN_2023A 04/04/2023 02:05:49 PM Committee Summary

Ms. JoAnn Groff, State Property Tax Administrator, came to the table to introduce the appointee to the Statutory Advisory Committee to the Property Tax Administrator. Mayor Tyron Coleman, appointee, came to table to discuss his qualifications to serve on the committee.

Mr. Gerald Kissinger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Woods, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Capt. Richard Meehan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Michelle Kalkowski, representing the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.

Sen. Danielson gave some closing remarks.

Sen. B. Pelton introduced Senate Bill 23-208. The bill makes nonsubstantive corrections to cross references in the tax statutes.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

Sens. Jaquez Lewis and Exum introduced House Bill 23-1186. The bill allows individuals to participate remotely in eviction proceedings. The sponsors addressed committee questions.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment B.

Terry Scanlon, representing the Colorado Courts, testified to amend the bill. Jack Regenbogen, representing the Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill. Sarah Barnes, representing the Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. Dawn Howard, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors gave some closing remarks.

Sens. Fields and Hinrichsen introduced House Bill 23-1008. The bill creates a tax credit and requires that certain federal income tax deductions be added back when computing state taxable income.

Wendy Peters Moschetti, representing Nourish Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Garrett, representing the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Al Stone, representing Valley Roots Food Hub, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Dawn Adams, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Josh Pens, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Mickey Davis, representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture - Program Manager for Food Accessibility Program, was available to answer committee questions.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.

Caitlin Matthews, representing Food Justice NW Aurora, testified in support of the bill. Lori Laurita, representing Decatur Fresh, testified in support of the bill.