CB51A8CC09BC4B0587258263006C1A71 Hearing Summary

Representative Wilson, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-141, which creates the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund and creates a voluntary contribution designation line (tax check-off) benefitting eligible Colorado nonprofit charitable organizations. Representative Wilson responded to committee questions.

Mr. Louis Pino, Legislative Council Staff, addressed questions about the expected fiscal impact of the bill.

Mr. Renny Fagan, representing the Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill. Committee members received a fact sheet about and a letter of support for the bill, prepared by the Colorado Nonprofit Association [Attachments A and B, respectively]. Mr. Fagan responded to committee questions.

Monica Roers, representing Seniors' Resource Center, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Marsha Sesskin, representing the Hospice and Palliative Care of the Rockies and Pathways Hospice, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Connie Rule, representing Boys and Girls Club of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Tim Griesmer, representing the Colorado Department of State, testified from a neutral position on the bill and responded to committee questions.

Mr. Brendon Reese, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee questions.

Mr. Pino returned to the table to respond to additional questions.

Representative Wilson made some closing remarks on the bill. Members of the committee commented on the merits of the bill.