7E4BD8D416AE6E7E8725898600739E8E Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order.  Representative Ricks, prime sponsor, returned to the committee to discuss House Bill 23-1020, which was originally heard on March 27, 2023. The bill expands eligibility criteria for social equity licensees, expands the categories of marijuana accelerator licenses for which social equity licensees may apply, and requires additional incentives for social equity licensees and accelerator-endorsed licensees.  Representative Ricks distributed and explained amendments L.003 (Attachment A), L.004 (Attachment B), L.005 (Attachment C), L.011, which amends L.005 (Attachment D), L.006 (Attachment E), L.007 (Attachment F), and L.008 (Attachment G).

Representative Ricks distributed and explained amendments L.003 (Attachment A), L.004 (Attachment B), L.005 (Attachment C), L.011 (Attachment D), L.006 (Attachment E), L.007 (Attachment F), and L.008 (Attachment G).

Representative Ricks made closing comments and asked for a favorable recommendation.

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