H_FIN_2024A 02/08/2024 10:29:31 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Martinez and Sirota, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1002. The bill enacts the interstate Social Work Licensure Compact in Colorado. They responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Leanne Rupp, representing the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Nate Brown, representing the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, was available to answer committee questions.

Writtent testimony on the bill is included as Attachment A.  Representative Sirota wrapped up her presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Mr. Adam Franklin, representing the FPPA, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Chip Weule, representing the FPPA, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Haskell, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Steve Clapham, representing Colorado Professional Firefighters, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Deedon, representing the Colorado state Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representatives Boesenecker and Taggart, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1018. The bill exempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes beginning July 1, 2024. The committee received amendments L.001 (Attachment B) and L.002 (Attachment C). The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Michael Stella, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Tangia Zheng, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Joseph Godshall, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Isabelle Burgess, representing Associate Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Derek Newberger, representing the Graduate Student Council, testified in support of the bill.

Jakye Nunley, representing Associated Students at Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jorja Whyte, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Yoseline Rivera, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University , testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Madeleine Kamberg-Jennings, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors provided closing comments and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.