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S_FIN_2024A 05/03/2024 06:48:58 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 05/03/2024
Attendance
Bridges *
Coleman *
Pelton R. X
Simpson X
Smallwood E
Hansen X
Mullica X
Time 06:48:58 PM to 09:47:20 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Matthew Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1312 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1439 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1004 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1311 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1134 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1240 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1316 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1325 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1335 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1001 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1369 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1095 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1379 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1434 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1153 Referred to Senate Appropriations

HB24-1312 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


06:49:11 PM  
Senator Rodriguez
presented HB24-1312, which creates an income tax credit for tax years 2025
through 2028 for workers in the care workforce.
06:49:19 PM  
Heather Tritten,
representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the
bill. Juana Cortez, representing themself, testified in support of the
bill. Ms. Alma Enriquez, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill. Dr. Michael Neil, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. Written testimony for the bill is included as Attachment A.



07:05:45 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1312 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Excused
Pelton R. No
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1439 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


07:05:59 PM  
Senater Coleman presented
HB24-1439, which reates a state income tax credit, repeals another, and
creates two grant programs in the Department of Labor and Employment to
support apprenticeships. Sarah Swanson, representing Colorado Succeeds,
testified in support of the bill. Katherine Keegan, representing Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the bill. Meghan
Dollar, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Tony Gagliardi, representing National Federation of Independent
Business, testified in support of the bill. Kathryn Harris, representing
ActivateWork, testified in support of the bill.



07:21:56 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B).
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Bridges
Coleman
Pelton R.
Simpson
Smallwood Excused
Hansen
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


07:22:52 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1439, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1004 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


07:23:02 PM  
Senator Coleman presented
HB24-1004, which establishes a uniform process for the consideration of
criminal records in occupational licensure applications
07:23:10 PM  
Jenny Catchings,
representing Justice Action Network, was available to answer committee
questions.


07:26:45 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1004 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1311 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


07:26:56 PM  
Senators Coleman
and Winter presented HB24-1311, which creates an income tax credit for
Coloradoans with children ages 16 and under.
07:28:37 PM  
Ms. Reilly Pharo
Carter, representing Gary Advocacy, testified in support of the bill. Natalie
Menten, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Caroline
Nutter, representing Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of
the bill. Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, representing Community Investment Alliance,
testified in support of the bill. Written testimony for the bill is included
as Attachment C.


07:42:13 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.014 (Attachment D).
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Bridges
Coleman
Pelton R.
Simpson
Smallwood Excused
Hansen
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


07:44:02 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1311, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Coleman
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson No
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1134 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


07:44:12 PM  
Senator Hinrichsen
presented HB24-1134, which expands the state earned income tax credit,
expands and modifies the state child care expenses tax credit, and modifies
requirements for corporations filing a combined tax return.
07:44:21 PM  
Natalie Menten, representing
themself, testified on the bill. Caroline Nutter, representing Colorado
Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony for
the bill is included as Attachment E.



07:51:54 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1134 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson No
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1240 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


07:52:04 PM  
Senators Rich and
Exum presnted HB24-1240, which creates an income tax subtraction for Segal
AmeriCorps Education Awards for tax years 2026 through 2033.
07:52:54 PM  
Jimmy Reed, representing Colorado Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill.


07:57:47 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1240 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1316 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


07:57:58 PM  
Senator Bridges presented
HB24-1316, which creates a pilot program for an income tax credit, allocated
by the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), for housing developments
focused on rental housing for middle-income households.
08:03:44 PM  
Ms. Jerilynn Francis, representing Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), testified in support of the bill.


08:07:59 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1316 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1325 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


08:08:11 PM  
Senator Bridges and
Baisley presented HB24-1325, which creates two income tax credits to support
the quantum industry.
08:08:21 PM  
Mr. Xander Martin,
representing OEDIT, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Corban Tilleman-Dick,
representing Maybell Quantum Industries, CEO, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Jonathan Singer, representing Northwest Chamber Alliance, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Sternberg, representing CU Boulder, testified
in support of the bill.


08:27:56 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1325 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1335 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


08:28:07 PM  
Senator Roberts presented
HB24-1335, which continues the regulation of the Mortuary Science Code
in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal
on July 1, 2024.


08:30:22 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment F).
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges
Coleman
Pelton R.
Simpson
Smallwood Excused
Hansen
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


08:31:07 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1335, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Excused
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1001 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


08:31:24 PM  
Senator Roberts and
Simpson preesented HB24-1001, which extends the income tax credits and
grants available to businesses and their employees that participate in
the Colorado Rural Jump-Start Zone Programs.
08:31:37 PM  
RIchard Orf, representing
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Wendy Stewart Martinez, representing Office of Economic Development
and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.


08:39:01 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1001 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1369 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


08:39:12 PM  
Senator Pelton B.
presented HB24-1369, which creates the Colorado Agriculture license plate.


08:43:25 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1369 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Excused
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1095 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


08:43:53 PM  
Senator Sullivan
presented HB24-1095, which increases the remedies and penalties for violations
of child labor laws.


08:46:43 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1095 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Excused
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson Excused
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 1   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1379 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


08:47:54 PM  
Senators Roberts
and Kirkmeyer presented HB24-1379, which creates a dredge and fill permitting
program in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
08:49:28 PM  
Trisha Oeth, representing
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support
of the bill. John Kolanz, representing Colorado Association of Home Builders,
testified to amend the bill. Mr. Gabe Racz, representing Colorado Water
Congress, testified on the bill. Mr. Adam DeVoe, representing Legacy Water,
testified in support of the bill.
09:06:45 PM  
Mr. Stu Gillespie,
representing EarthJustice, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Josh Kuhn,
representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Kathy
Chandler-Henry, representing Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
Water Quality and Quantity Committee, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Jim Sanderson, representing Colorado Mining Association, testified
in support of the bill. Written testimony for the bill is included as Attachment
G.


09:23:25 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.092 (Attachment H).
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges
Coleman
Pelton R.
Simpson
Smallwood Excused
Hansen
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


09:29:24 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1379, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1434 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


09:29:38 PM  
Senators Zenzinger
and Simpson presented HB24-1434, which increases the amount of affordable
housing tax credits issued by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
and creates a new state income tax credit for taxpayers that invest in
qualified low-income housing projects located in a transit-oriented community.

09:29:58 PM  
Ms. Jerilynn Francis,
representing Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), testified in
support of the bill. Kinsey Hasstedt, representing Enterprise Community
Partners, testified in support of the bill. Amy Case-Miranda, representing
National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials - Colorado
Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony for the bill
is included as Attachment I.


09:43:22 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1434 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1153 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


09:43:35 PM  
Senators Jaquez Lewis
and Cutter presented HB24-1153, which establishes continuing medical education
requirements for physician license renewal, reinstatement, or reactivation.


09:47:08 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1153 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Coleman Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Excused
Hansen Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


09:47:20 PM   The committee adjourned.






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