H_SA_2022A 05/04/2022 10:10:44 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Esgar and Neville, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1416. The bill makes changes to procedures for propriety tax assessment appeals and amendments to property tax materials, and requires that certain information be included on notice valuations.

JoAnn Groff, representing the Division of Property Taxation, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

The bill sponsors presented amendments L.001 (Attachment A) and L.002 (Attachment B).

Representatives McCluski and Will, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-151. The bill creates a cash fund and transfers money for transportation projects that create safe passages for wildlife. The committee asked questions to the sponsors.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Skyler McKinley, representing AAA , testified in support of the bill. Captain Michael Honn, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. David Ellenberger, representing The Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Stefan Ekernas, representing the Denver Zoo and Summit County Safe Passages board member, testified in support of the bill. Michelle Cowardin, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors gave final remarks.

Representative Ricks, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-163. The bill creates the State Procurement Equity Program in the Department of Personnel and Administration, a bond assistance program, and stakeholder group.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Michael Gifford, representing Associated General Contractors, testified in support of the bill. Seth Ford, representing the Department of Personnel and Administration, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

Maxine Pryor, representing Maxx Impact Group, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsor presented amendment L.005 (Attachment C).

The bill sponsor gave closing remarks.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Director Mike Morgan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Michael Conway, representing the Colorado Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill. Von Jones, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, was present to respond to questions. The committee asked questions to the panel.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Thomas Davidson, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified to amend the bill. Susan Nedell, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Christine Berg, representing the Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill. Mark Lacis, representing the Town of Superior, testified in support of the bill.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Commissioner George Marlin, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together, testified to amend the bill. Elise Jones, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Matt Jones, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together and Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Misha White, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Ben Tisdale, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Tawnya Somauroo, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Josh Pens, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions. Neal Shah, representing the Town of Superior, testified in support of the bill. Director Brendon Reese, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.

The committee went on recess.

Representatives Kennedy and Weissman, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-222. The bill refers a measure to the 2022 ballot that requires that a table of tax information appear in the printed title of citizen initiated measures that increase or decrease the individual income tax rate. The committee asked questions to the sponsors.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Andrea Wilkins, representing the League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Cameron Hill, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

The bill sponsor and committee gave final remarks.

The bill sponsor presented amendments L.013, L.014, and L.015 (Attachments D-F).

The bill sponsor and committee gave final remarks.

Representative Roberts, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-080. The bill requires that the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department of Public Safety investigate the causes of wildland fires. The committee asked questions to sponsor.

Director Mike Morgan, representing Colorado Department of Public Safety, was available to answer committee questions. The committee asked questions to the witness.