CC783E25BC9EFA478725897B0070F9C2 Hearing Summary

Representatives Soper and Marshall presented House Bill 23-1208. For tax years 2023 through 2026, this bill creates a refundable state income tax credit for eligible public school teachers. Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment C.

Angelina Sierra-Sandoval, representing Colorado League of Charter Schools, testified in opposition to the bill. Josephine Castle, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Evie Hudak, representing Colorado PTA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jason Hopfer, representing Douglas County School District, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Vick, representing Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Priscilla Shaw Rahn, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Caryn Gibson, representing Delta County School District, testified in support of the bill. Eric Gil, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Wilson distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

Represenative McLachlan ruled amendment L.001 did not fit under the bill's title and was therefore out of order.