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H_FIN_2024A 04/18/2024 01:34:09 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 04/18/2024
Attendance
Bradley X
deGruy Kennedy X
Frizell *
Garcia *
Holtorf X
Lindstedt X
Marshall X
Mauro X
Soper X
Joseph X
Snyder X
Time 01:34:09 PM to 04:42:13 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Snyder
This Report was prepared by Jessika Shipley
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-180 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB24-111 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1453 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB24-008 Referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1439 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

SB24-180 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:35:39 PM  
Representatives Lindstedt and Winter, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-180. The bill repeals the Colorado Digital Token Act.
01:40:36 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
01:40:58 PM  
Jon Potter, representing Dapper Labs, testified in support of the bill.


01:48:34 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-180 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Lindstedt
Seconded Soper
Bradley Yes
deGruy Kennedy Yes
Frizell Excused
Garcia Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Soper Yes
Joseph Yes
Snyder Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-111 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


01:48:46 PM  
Representative Lieder and Young, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-111. They distributed a fiscal note memorandum (Attachment A). The bill reduces property tax assessed values for senior homeowners who previously qualified for the senior homestead exemption in 2016 or later years but have since moved, and provides a similar property tax benefit. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:01:20 PM  

Mr. Dennis Valentine, representing AARP, testified in support of the bill. Lindsay Neville, representing Boulder County Government, testified in support of the bill. Ms. JoAnn Groff, representing Department of Local Affairs Division of Property Taxation, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Keith Erffmeyer, representing the Colorado Assessor's Association, was available to answer committee questions.  Additional written testimony is included as Attachment A.



02:23:54 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B).
Moved Joseph
Seconded Garcia
Bradley
deGruy Kennedy
Frizell
Garcia
Holtorf
Lindstedt
Marshall
Mauro
Soper
Joseph
Snyder
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:27:23 PM  
Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.


02:32:48 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-111, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Joseph
Seconded Frizell
Bradley Yes
deGruy Kennedy Yes
Frizell Yes
Garcia Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Soper Yes
Joseph Yes
Snyder Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-008 - Lay Over


02:33:09 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.



HB24-1453 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:34:53 PM  
The committee returned to order. Representative Ricks, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1453. The bill relocates the CLIMBER Act from the Department of the Treasury to the Office of Economic Development and modifies certain provisions.
02:41:42 PM  
Treasurer Dave Young, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jeff Kraft, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
03:03:22 PM  
The committee continued to respond to questions from the committee.


03:13:53 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1453 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Joseph
Seconded Garcia
Bradley Yes
deGruy Kennedy Yes
Frizell Yes
Garcia Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Soper Yes
Joseph Yes
Snyder Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-008 - Referred to House Appropriations


03:14:08 PM  
Representatives Pugliese and Young, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-008. The bill creates measures that support kinship foster care homes, including providing financial supports to non-certified kinship care homes.
03:31:24 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:32:20 PM  
Emily Hansen, representing the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
03:33:45 PM  
The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.


03:41:33 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-008 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bradley
Seconded Joseph
Bradley Yes
deGruy Kennedy Yes
Frizell Yes
Garcia Yes
Holtorf Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall Yes
Mauro Yes
Soper Yes
Joseph Yes
Snyder Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1439 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


03:41:48 PM  

Representative Willford, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1439. She distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment . The bill creates a state income tax credit, repeals another, and creates two grant programs in the Department of Labor and Employment to support apprenticeships.

03:47:45 PM  
Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Keegan, representing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the bill. Jason Wardrip, representing the State Apprenticeship Agency, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Romer, representing the Vail Valley Partnership, testified in support of the bill.
03:58:29 PM  
The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
04:02:15 PM  
Ms. Kathryn Harris, representing ActivateWork, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Michele Carter, representing Slalom, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Nicole Jones, representing the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation, testified in support of the bill.
04:14:50 PM  
The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee. Josh Pens, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.


04:31:04 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Joseph
Seconded Mauro
Bradley
deGruy Kennedy
Frizell
Garcia
Holtorf
Lindstedt
Marshall
Mauro
Soper
Joseph
Snyder
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:31:07 PM  
Louis Pino, representing Legislative Council Staff, was available to respond to questions from the committee about the fiscal note.
04:31:24 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


04:42:02 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1439, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Joseph
Seconded Lindstedt
Bradley No
deGruy Kennedy Yes
Frizell No
Garcia Yes
Holtorf No
Lindstedt Yes
Marshall No
Mauro Yes
Soper Yes
Joseph Yes
Snyder No
Final YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:42:13 PM   The committee adjourned.