H_FIN_2018A 02/07/2018 11:26:43 AM Committee Summary

Representative Danielson and Landgraf, co-prime sponsors, returned to discuss amending House Bill 18-1060. The bill was first heard by the committee on January 29. The bill bill allows an income tax deduction for military retirement benefits received by individuals under age 55.

The bill sponsors distributed a fiscal note memorandum and amendment L.002 [Attachment A].

The bill sponsors addressed questions from the committee about amendment L.002.

Members of the committee commented on the merits of the bill.

Representative Lebsock, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1062, which reduces the special sales tax rate on retail marijuana and eliminates the exemption on retail marijuana from the state's 2.9 percent sales tax.

Representative Lebsock responded to committee questions.

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

Representative Gray, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1073, which expands the ability of water conservancy districts to enter into contracts for the use of water or capacity in works. He also distributed and explained amendment L.001 [Attachment C].

Representative Gray addressed questions from the committee about the bill and L.001.

Mr. Dee Wisor, representing Northern Water, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Wisor responded to committee questions.

Committee discussion ensued on amendment L.001.