D8CAA2C86D2F055C8725894A00672DBB Hearing Summary

Representatives Kipp and Pugliese, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1091. The bill extends the child care contribution tax credit through 2027 and expands the types of contributions that qualify for the credit to include in-kind donations of real property.

The committee discussed the bill with the sponsors.

Nicole Riehl, representing Colorado Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), testified in support of the bill.

Desta Taye-Channell, representing Florence Crittenton, testified in support of the bill.

Melissa Mares, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Lindsay Filsinger, representing Mile High United Way, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Norm Steen, representing Southern Teller Hope LLC, testified in support of the bill.

Aaron Miltenberger, representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Kristi Briles, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jeff Mosher, representing City of Cripple Creek, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony was submitted and can be found at Attachment F

The committee discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

The sponsors explained amendment L.002 (Attachment E).

The sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation. Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.