H_FIN_2019A 02/11/2019 01:31:36 PM Committee Summary

Representative Pelton presented House Bill 19-1162 to the committee.  The bill expands the definition of farm equipment for sales tax exemption purposes to include identification and tracking equipment for food animals or animals used in the production of food.

Emily Ibach, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

Amber Egbert, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.

Ms. Egbert returned to respond to committee members' questions.

Representatives Kraft-Tharp and Van Winkle presented Senate Bill 19-006 to the committee and distributed a handout (Attachment B) and amendment L004 (Attachment C).  The bill requires the Office of Information Technology to solicit bids for an electronic sales and use tax simplification system.  

Tony Gagliardi, representing National Federation of Independent Businesses and Simplify Colorado Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Edward Rothschild, representing Simplify Colorado Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Groves, representing Simplify Colorado Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Bommer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Brendon Reese, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.

Representative Kraft-Tharp explained amendment L.004 to the committee.

Representative Benavidez presented Senate Bill 19-035 to the committee.  The bill codifies current practice regarding enforcement measures used for the collection of tax owed, and broadens the documentation acceptable to process the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle in circumstances of tax delinquency.

Brendon Reese, representing the Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Benavidez wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

Mr. Reese returned to respond to committee members' questions.

Representative Gray presented House Bill 19-1135 to the committee, along with amendment L.001 (Attachment D). The bill clarifies that the income tax credit for retrofitting a residence is available for changes made to a residence that benefit a qualified individual's dependent.

Jessalyn Hampton, representing the National MS Society, testified in support of the bill.

Amber Egbert, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.