H_FIN_2018A 03/14/2018 10:04:36 AM Committee Summary

Representative McLachlan, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-104, which requires the Broadband Deployment Board to seek certain federal broadband funds. Representative McLachlan responded to committee questions.

Mr. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. He responded to committee questions.

Ms. Jennifer Berman, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, addressed questions from the committee.

The bill sponsor made closing remarks on the bill. Members of the committee commented on the merits of the bill.

Representatives Ginal and Buckner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1114, which requires that genetic counselors be licensed in order to practice in Colorado.

Ms. Carol Walton, representing Genetic Counselors, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Representatives Van Winkle and Garnett, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1217, which creates a new state income tax credit for employers who contribute to an employee's 529 qualifying savings plan administered by CollegeInvest. The bill sponsors distributed amendment L.001 [Attachment A].

Ms. Elizabeth Cheever, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Cheever responded to questions from the committee. Representative Garnett also responded to a question from the committee.

Ms. Angela Baier, representing College Invest, addressed questions from the committee.

Representative Kennedy discussed amendment L.005 [Attachment C].

The bill sponsors made some closing remarks on the bill.

Representatives Carver and Melton, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1218, which expands the sales and use tax exemption for veterans' charitable organizations. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Dick Young, representing the United Veterans Committee, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Amber Egbert, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.