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S_FIN_2024A 05/06/2024 03:00:24 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 05/06/2024
Attendance
Buckner X
Hansen X
Simpson X
Smallwood X
Van Winkle X
Kolker X
Mullica X
Time 03:00:24 PM to 05:20:36 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Matthew Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1219 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1340 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1472 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB24-1148 Postponed Indefinitely
HB24-1373 Lay Over

HB24-1219 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


03:00:43 PM  
Senators Mullica
and Pelton B. presented HB24-1219, which expands eligibility for required
firefighter heart and circulatory malfunction benefits to include part-time
and volunteer firefighters; requires employers to participate in the multi-employer
cancer trust; and creates a cardiac screening trust for peace officers.

03:00:53 PM  
Dianne Criswell,
representing Special District Association of Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Brandon Nathlich, representing Colorado State Patrol,
testified in support of the bill. Jason Presley, representing Colorado
Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.  


03:17:59 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1219 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Hansen Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1340 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

03:18:07 PM  
Senator Zenzinger
presented HB24-1340, which creates a refundable income tax credit to encourage
Colorado high school graduates to enroll in a Colorado higher education
institution.


03:35:45 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.016 (Attachment A).
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:36:08 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.017 (Attachment B).
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:36:46 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.018 (Attachment C).
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:37:00 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.019 (Attachment D).
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:37:20 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.020 (Attachment E).
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:37:34 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.023 (Attachment F).
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen Excused
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:41:33 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1340, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Buckner
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Hansen Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle No
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1472 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


03:41:45 PM  
Senators Mullica
and Gardner presented HB24-1472, which raises various caps on damage awards
in tort cases.
03:42:05 PM  
Kelly Campbell, American
Property Casualty Insurance, testified in support of the bill. Ms.
Loren Furman, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Kari Jones Dulin, representing Colorado Trial Lawyers
Association, testified in support of the bill. Tamara Ward, Coloradans
Protecting Patient Access, testified in support of the bill.


03:58:23 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1472 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Hansen Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1148 - Postponed Indefinitely


03:58:33 PM  
Senator Gonzales
requested to postpone indefinitly HB24-1148.


04:03:30 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 24-1148 indefinitely.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Hansen Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Excused
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1373 - Lay Over

04:03:49 PM  
Sentor Roberts presented
HB24-1373, which eliminates the liquor-licensed drugstore license, converts
most current holders of that license to other liquor license types, establishes
new requirements for wholesalers, and allows certain retail licensees to
purchase additional product from retail liquor stores.
04:13:27 PM  
Mr. Dennis Dinsmore,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mandeep Singh,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Chris Fine, representing
Colorado Independent Liquor Stores United, testified in support of the
bill. Mr. Deep Badhesha, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill.  
04:22:46 PM  
Mr. Christopher Howes,
representing Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Grier Bailey, representing Colorado convenience stores, testified in
opposition to the bill. Ms. Ainsley Giglierano, representing Distilled
Spirits Council of the U.S., testified in opposition to the bill. Ed Perlmutter,
representing Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:30:31 PM  
Ron Kammerzell, representing
Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Patrick
Maroney, representing Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition
to the bill. Krystyn Hartman, representing themself, testified to amend
the bill. Tom Perrick, representing American Distilled Spirits Alliance,
testified in opposition to the bill.  
04:39:34 PM  
Jim Sphall, representing
Applejack Wine and Spirits, testified in support of the bill.  Mr.
Paul Phillips, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Nina Carran, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Michael Smith, representing Dillon Ridge Liquors Inc., testified in
support of the bill.
04:48:50 PM  
Mr. Dennis Dinsmore,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Little,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Carolyn Joy,
representing Joy wine and spirits, testified in support of the bill. Davinder
Sandhu, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists
responded to committee questions.

04:53:55 PM  
Ms. Tammy Munoz,
representing Teamsters Local Union No 455, testified in a neutral position
on the bill. Laura Long, representing Colorado Brewers Guild, testified
in support of the bill. Scott Chase, representing CO Coalition of Liquor,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Omar Malik, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Damon Ornowski, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill. Written testimony for the bill is included
as Attachment G.


05:07:26 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.056 (Attachment H).
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:08:15 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.055 (Attachment I).
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:09:17 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.054 (Attachment J).
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Buckner
Hansen
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:20:06 PM  
The bill was laid
over as amended to May 7 for further action.


05:20:36 PM   The committee adjourned.