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H_FIN_2025A 01/27/2025 01:35:40 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 01/27/2025
Attendance
Brooks X
Camacho X
DeGraaf X
Garcia X
Gonzalez R. *
Hartsook X
Joseph X
Marshall X
Stewart R. X
Weinberg *
Zokaie *
Titone X
Lindstedt X
Time 01:35:40 PM to 04:29:58 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Lindstedt
This Report was prepared by Jessika Shipley
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1012 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB25-1037 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB25-1045 Postponed Indefinitely
HB25-1052 Postponed Indefinitely

HB25-1012 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

01:36:48 PM  
Representatives Joseph
and Marshall, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1012. The bill
eliminates an existing income tax deduction for certain active-duty military
service members who reacquire Colorado residency, and creates a new refundable
income tax credit that expands available tuition assistance for eligible
members of the Colorado National Guard. The sponsors distributed two handouts
(Attachment A and Attachment B) and responded to questions from the committee.
01:45:40 PM  
David Hansen, representing
Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to respond to questions about
the fiscal note.
01:52:29 PM  
Kim Tinnell, representing Colorado Office of the State Auditor, was available to answer committee questions.
01:56:30 PM  
Ms. Fatima Fernandez, representing Harmony Initiative Inc., testified in a neutral position on the bill.


02:03:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Marshall
Seconded Joseph
Brooks
Camacho
DeGraaf
Garcia
Gonzalez R. Excused
Hartsook
Joseph
Marshall
Stewart R.
Weinberg Excused
Zokaie
Titone
Lindstedt
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:05:53 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:06:11 PM  
The committee returned to order.


02:07:31 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1012, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Joseph
Seconded Marshall
Brooks Yes
Camacho Yes
DeGraaf Yes
Garcia Yes
Gonzalez R. Yes
Hartsook Yes
Joseph Yes
Marshall Yes
Stewart R. Yes
Weinberg Excused
Zokaie Yes
Titone Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1037 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations

02:07:41 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:08:46 PM  
The committee returned to order. Representatives Marshall and Soper, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1037. The bill creates an income tax credit for tax years 2025 and 2026 for qualified licensed teachers who teach in public schools. The sponsors distributed two handouts (Attachment D and Attachment E). The were also provided with amendment L.001 (Attachment F).
02:18:49 PM  
Members of the committee discussed the bill and fiscal note with the bill sponsors.
02:29:31 PM  
Louis Pino, representing Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to respond to questions about the fiscal note.
02:37:29 PM  
Brenna Minkler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Keeler Spear, representing the Colorado Gifted and Talented Student Board, testified in support of the bill. Adam Bellomo, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kallie Leyba, representing the American Federation of Teachers Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jessica Capsel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:47:38 PM  
Ms. Gabriela Fox, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ty Barwick, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Isaiah Girard, representing the Colorado Gifted and Talented Student Board, testified in support of the bill. Liz Waddick, representing the Colorado Education Association, testified in support of the bill. Erin Kane, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
03:06:59 PM  
Autumn Brooks, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Dawn Fritz, representing Colorado PTA, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Brittany Vessely, representing the Colorado Catholic Conference, testified to amend the bill. Angelica Prisciliano, representing the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition, testified in support of the bill.


03:20:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment G).
Moved Marshall
Seconded Titone
Brooks
Camacho
DeGraaf
Garcia
Gonzalez R.
Hartsook
Joseph
Marshall
Stewart R.
Weinberg
Zokaie
Titone
Lindstedt
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:23:22 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment H). The motion was withdrawn.
Moved Marshall
Seconded Camacho
Brooks
Camacho
DeGraaf
Garcia
Gonzalez R.
Hartsook
Joseph
Marshall
Stewart R.
Weinberg
Zokaie
Titone
Lindstedt
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn
03:25:12 PM  
A request was made
for a title ruling on amendment L.001. The committee took a brief recess.
The committee returned to order and the chair ruled that the amendment
does not fit under the title of the bill.


03:27:19 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F). The chair ruled that the amendment does not fit under the title of the bill.
Moved Hartsook
Seconded DeGraaf
Brooks
Camacho
DeGraaf
Garcia
Gonzalez R.
Hartsook
Joseph
Marshall
Stewart R.
Weinberg
Zokaie
Titone
Lindstedt
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn
03:28:59 PM  
The bill sponsors
provided closing remarks and asked for a favorable recommendation. Members
of the committee also made closing comments. Written testimony on HB 25-1037
is included as Attachment I.


03:40:48 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1037, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marshall
Seconded Garcia
Brooks No
Camacho Yes
DeGraaf No
Garcia Yes
Gonzalez R. Yes
Hartsook No
Joseph Yes
Marshall Yes
Stewart R. Yes
Weinberg No
Zokaie Yes
Titone Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1045 - Postponed Indefinitely
03:41:04 PM  
Representatives Joseph
and Soper, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1045. The bill modifies
the tax credit for purchasing long-term care insurance beginning in tax
year 2025. The bill sponsors distributed a handout (Attachment J) and responded
to questions from the committee.
03:59:09 PM  
Louis Pino, representing Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to respond to questions about the fiscal note.
04:01:00 PM  
Eileen Doherty, representing
the Colorado Gerontological Society, testified in support of the bill.
Dennis Valentine, representing AARP Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee. Written
testimony for HB 25-1045 is included as Attachment K.
04:14:43 PM  
The bill sponsors wrapped up their bill presentation and asked for a favorable recommendation.


04:24:31 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1045 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Joseph
Seconded Stewart R.
Brooks No
Camacho Yes
DeGraaf No
Garcia No
Gonzalez R. No
Hartsook No
Joseph Yes
Marshall No
Stewart R. Yes
Weinberg No
Zokaie Yes
Titone No
Lindstedt No
YES: 4   NO: 9   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:25:09 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 25-1045 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Titone
Seconded Stewart R.
Brooks Yes
Camacho No
DeGraaf Yes
Garcia Yes
Gonzalez R. Yes
Hartsook Yes
Joseph No
Marshall Yes
Stewart R. No
Weinberg Yes
Zokaie No
Titone Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1052 - Postponed Indefinitely
04:25:41 PM  
Representative Hamrick,
co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1052. For tax years 2025 and
2026 only, this bill creates a $700 refundable state income tax credit
for qualifying public service retirees. She asked for the committee to
postpone the bill indefinitely.  Written testimony on the bill is
included as Attachment L.


04:29:48 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 25-1052 indefinitely.
Moved Titone
Seconded Gonzalez R.
Brooks Yes
Camacho Yes
DeGraaf Yes
Garcia No
Gonzalez R. Yes
Hartsook Yes
Joseph Excused
Marshall Yes
Stewart R. Excused
Weinberg No
Zokaie Yes
Titone Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:29:58 PM   The committee adjourned.






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