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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1349
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date May 4, 2024
Location SCR 357
HB24-1349 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:28:03 PM |
Senators Buckner
and Hansen presented HB24-1349, which refers a ballot measure to voters
at the November 2024 election. Conditional on voter approval, the bill
imposes an excise tax on firearms dealers, firearms manufacturers, and
ammunition vendors beginning April 1, 2025.
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02:38:39 PM |
Mr. Ian Escalante,
representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the
bill. Allison Spink, representing themself, testified in opposition to
the bill. Michael Vance, representing Libertarian Party of Colorado, testified
in opposition to the bill. Mr. Robert Lopez, representing themself,
testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:01:33 PM |
Nephi Cole, representing
National Shooting Sports Foundation, testified in opposition to the bill.
Lori Saine, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. James Swanson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Ms. Melissa Flanell, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill.
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03:06:52 PM |
Lesley Hollywood,
representing Rally for our Rights, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Jason Spedding, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Alicia Garcia, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Tiffany Taylor, representing themself, testified
in opposition to the bill.
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03:21:03 PM |
Ms. Ava Flanell,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:23:39 PM |
Ms. Roshan Kalantar,
representing Violence Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Brie Franklin, representing Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault,
testified in support of the bill. Ashley Jellison, representing Colorado
Children's Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton,
representing Colorado organization for victim assistance, testified in
support of the bill. The panelists responded to committee questions.
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03:39:21 PM |
Ms. Carynn Rudolph,
representing Goliath Tactical Firearms Training, testified in opposition
to the bill. Mr. Travis Couture-Lovelady, representing National Rifle Association,
testified in opposition to the bill. The panelists responded to committee
questions.
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03:53:44 PM |
Written testimony
for the bill is included as Attachment A. Senator Hansen responded to committee
questions.
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03:56:08 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.022 (Attachment B). |
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Hansen |
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| Seconded |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
No |
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Van Winkle |
No |
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Will |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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03:59:19 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1349, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Hansen |
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| Seconded |
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Buckner |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Smallwood |
No |
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Van Winkle |
No |
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Will |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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