S_FIN_2018A 01/23/2018 02:02:25 PM Committee Summary

Larson Silbaugh, Legislative Council Staff, introduced himself and other fiscal analysts to the committee. Mr. Silbaugh discussed the new format for fiscal notes, including an annotated description of the new format [Attachment A].

Mr. Silbaugh discussed how fiscal analysts will address expiring tax credits and programs that are sunsetting.

Senators Tate and Guzman, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-007, which continues the Colorado low-income housing tax credit that is scheduled to expire after 2019.

Jerilynn Martinez, representing the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Martinez responded to a committee question regarding recent private equity investment in the program.

George Thorn, representing Mile High Development, testified in support of the bill.

Bob Munroe, representing Solvera Advisors, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Munroe responded to a committee question regarding quantifying the success of the program.

Kimball Crangle, representing Gorman and Company, testified in support of the bill.

Troy Gladwell, representing the Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Gladwell responded to a committee question regarding the economic impact of building new housing units.

Maggie Grady, representing Sugar Creek Capital, testified in support of the bill.

Jim Riieker, representing Advantage Capital, testified in support of the bill.

Sara Reynolds, representing Housing Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Dollar responded to a committee question related to workforce housing programs.

Ms. Reynolds provided additional comments about workforce housing programs.

Robert Chase, representing himself, testified on the bill.

Senators Tate and Guzman wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Senator Gardner, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-088, which provides legal authority for special districts to collect sales taxes on retail marijuana as long as they levied sales taxes on retail marijuana prior to July 1, 2017.

Robert Chase, representing himself, testified on the bill.

Doug Tisdale, representing the Regional Transportation District, testified in support of the bill.

Dave Genova, representing the Regional Transportation District, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Genova responded to a committee question regarding revenue losses associated with Senate Bill 17-267.

Deb Jordy, representing the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, testified in support of the bill.

Alan Pogue, representing the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, testified in support of the bill.

Dorothy Ortrogoski, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Pogue responded to a committee question.

Natalie Menten, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ms. Menten responded to committee questions.

Senator Gardner wrapped up his presentation of SB 18-088.

Senator Sonnenberg, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-033, which extends temporary fee increases for animal feeding operation permits.

Senator Sonnenberg responded to a committee question.

Jeff Lawrence, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Senator Sonnenberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Senator Neville, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-055, which increases the surcharge for the crime of human trafficking of a minor for involuntary or sexual servitude.

Kristi Burton Brown, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Dore, representing the National Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Sarah Bratton Bradbury, representing the Hope Academy of the Denver Street School, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Bratton Bradbury and Ms. Brown responded to a committee question.

Rigoberto Mendez, representing Colorado Family Action, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Hunt, representing Colorado Christian University, testified in support of the bill.

David Sechrist, representing JOY International, testified in support of the bill.

Diana Goldberg, representing Sungate Kids, testified in support of the bill.

Christian Gardner-Wood, representing the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Captain J.D. Jepkema, representing the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members received a handout from the Colorado Children's Alliance [Attachment B].