5A378BFBE33CD9C28725824200675835 Hearing Summary

Representatives Esgar and McKean, co-prime sponsors, presented House 18-1190, which makes several modifications to the historic preservation tax credit under the Colorado Job Creation and Main Street Revitalization Act.  Committee members received a letter of support from the City of Cripple Creek [Attachment D] and a list of some projects that would qualify for the tax credit under HB 18-1190 [Attachment E].

The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.

Mr. Steve Levinger, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jim Hartman, representing Harman Ely Investments, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Hartman distributed a handout with information about the Fruitdale School Lofts [Attachment F].

Mayor Phil Rice, representing the City of Trinidad, testified in support of the bill.  Mayor Rice responded to a committee question.

Ms. Annie Levinsky, representing Historic Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Rebecca Goodwin, representing Colorado Preservation, Inc. testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Mark Rodman, representing History Colorado, responded to earlier questions raised by the committee.

Ms. Goodwin responded to committee questions.

Ms. Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Liz Hallas, representing the American Institute of Architects, Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors distributed and explained amendment L.001 [Attachment G].

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Members of the committee commented on the merits of the bill.