H_RAA_2019A 01/28/2019 01:32:23 PM Committee Summary

Representative Buentello, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1047 to the committee.  The bill allows metropolitan districts to use sales tax revenue to pay for fire protection services.

Harley Gifford, representing Pueblo West Metro, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Caserta, representing Pueblo West Metro, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Gifford and Mr. Caserta responded to committee questions.

Dennis Eulberg, representing Colorado Professional Fire Fighters, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Valdez, representing the Special District Association, testified in support of the bill.

Liz Peetz, representing the Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Valdez and Mr. Eulberg responded to committee questions.

Brendon Reese, Department of Revenue, came to the table for questions only and responded to committee questions.

Mr. Gifford returned to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Committee members made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Roberts called the committee back to order.

Representative Bockenfeld, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1080.  The bill allows Colorado residents who are first responders with an occupational disability to get a free lifetime resident small game hunting and fishing license, a Columbine pass, and to participate in any application property tax work-off programs.

Representative Bockenfeld responded to committee questions concerning the types of disabilities that would qualify.

Bill Holder, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jana Holder, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Darlow, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Doug Vilsack, Department of Natural Resources, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

Mr. Vilsack responded to committee questions.

Representative Bockenfeld responded to committee questions.

Pierce Lively, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Mr. Vilsack continued to respond to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony and laid the bill over for action only at a later date.

Representative Buck, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1088.  The bill extends the income tax credit for health care preceptors working the health care professional shortage areas through 2024.  A document was distributed to the committee [Attachment A].

Kelly Erb, representing the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.

Sara Leahy, representing the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Erb responded to committee questions.

Dr. Mark Deutchman, representing the University of Colorado School of Medicine, testified in support of the bill.

Alec Kerins, student at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Deutchman responded to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Members commented on the bill.

Representative Roberts called the meeting back to order.

Representative Catlin responded to committee questions concerning private property and water rights.

Brett Moore, representing the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Moore responded to committee questions.  Committee discussion ensued.

Zane Kessler, representing Colorado River Districts and Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Kessler responded to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Pierce Lively, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Committee members made closing remarks on the bill.