PUBLIC STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date |
03/08/2021 |
Attendance |
Hisey |
X |
Lee |
X |
Lundeen |
* |
Scott |
X |
Winter |
X |
Bridges |
X |
Pettersen |
X |
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Time |
01:34:09 PM to 03:39:38 PM |
Place |
Old Supreme Court |
This Meeting was called to order by |
Pettersen |
This Report was prepared by |
Katie Ruedebusch |
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Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
hConf 21-Racing Commission — Colorado |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
hSB21-033 |
Committee Discussion Only |
hSB21-145 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
hSB21-069 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
hSB21-082 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
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Conf 21-Racing Commission — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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01:38:10 PM |
Mr, David Hoffman and Ms. Justine Estes introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their ability to serve on the Colorado Racing Commission.
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01:40:40 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of David Hoffman, Justine Estes to the Conf 21-Racing Commission — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Moved |
Bridges |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Scott |
Excused |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-033 - Committee Discussion Only
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01:44:03 PM |
Sen. Sonnenberg introduced Senate Bill 21-033. The bill makes changes to the Conservation Easement Tax Credit to allow taxpayers to reclaim disallowed credits from tax years 2000 through 2013, and creates a new dispute resolution process when there are multiple claimants for the same credit
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01:49:16 PM |
Sen, Sonnenberg answered several committee questions.
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01:49:36 PM |
Mr. Erik Glenn, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
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02:08:41 PM |
Mr. Glenn answered several committee questions.
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02:08:53 PM |
Mr. Alan Gentz, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill. He distributed information
to the committee (Attachment A).
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02:19:07 PM |
Ms. Jillane Hixson,
representing self, testified in support of the bill. She distributed
information to the committee (Attachment B).
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02:32:30 PM |
Ms. Hixon answered several committee questions.
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02:34:09 PM |
Ms. Belinda Sturges, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
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02:36:00 PM |
Mrs. Kerry Froese,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:41:30 PM |
Mr. Jim Butcher,
representing self, testified in support of the bill. He distributed
information to the committee (Attachment C).
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02:46:49 PM |
Mr. Ricky Markus, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
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02:51:25 PM |
Mr. Jim Guire, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:51:26 PM |
Written testimony
submitted to the committee may be found in Attachment D.
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02:58:28 PM |
The bill was laid over to a future date for action only.
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SB21-145 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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03:02:48 PM |
Sen. Simpson introduced Senate Bill 21-145. This bill continues indefinitely six voluntary tax check-off funds as long as the funds receive at least $50,000 each year.
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03:04:28 PM |
Sen. Simpson answered several committee questions.
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03:05:36 PM |
Ms. Jennifer Boulton, representing Watershed Protection Fund, testified in support of the bill.
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03:11:24 PM |
Brigadier General Laura Clellan, representing Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of the bill.
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03:11:35 PM |
Mr. Ashkan Angha, representing Colorado National Guard Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
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03:12:33 PM |
Mrs. Christi Cahill, representing Colorado Cancer Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
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03:17:31 PM |
Ms. Coral Cosway, representing Alzheimer's Association, testified in support of the bill.
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03:20:27 PM |
First Lieutenant Michael LaTorre, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:21:39 PM |
Ms. Heather Dutton, representing San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, testified in support of the bill.
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03:22:44 PM |
Mr. Scott Dishong, representing Make-A-Wish Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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03:22:45 PM |
Written testimony
submitted to the committee may be found in Attachment E.
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03:25:06 PM |
Sen. Simpson gave some closing comments.
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03:27:26 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-145 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Moved |
Pettersen |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-069 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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03:28:57 PM |
Sen. Priola introduced Senate Bill 21-069. The bill creates a license plate reissuance process beginning January 1, 2022, and allows for the issuance of a previously retired license plate style.
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03:33:53 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F) |
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Moved |
Bridges |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Lundeen |
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Scott |
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Winter |
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Bridges |
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Pettersen |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:34:43 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment G) |
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Moved |
Bridges |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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03:35:02 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-069, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Bridges |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-082 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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03:35:09 PM |
Sens. Priola and Pettersen introduced Senate Bill 21-082. The bill expands the wine festival permit to make it available to beer and spirits manufacturers.
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03:37:47 PM |
Mr. Nick Hoover, representing Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill.
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03:38:44 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment H) |
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Moved |
Pettersen |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
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Lee |
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Lundeen |
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Scott |
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Winter |
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Bridges |
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Pettersen |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:39:24 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-082, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Moved |
Bridges |
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Seconded |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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03:39:38 PM |
The committee adjourned. |