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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
| Date |
06/03/2021 |
| Attendance |
| Hisey |
* |
| Lee |
X |
| Lundeen |
X |
| Scott |
X |
| Winter |
X |
| Bridges |
X |
| Pettersen |
X |
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| Time |
03:08:54 PM to 05:36:03 PM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Pettersen |
| This Report was prepared by |
Katie Ruedebusch |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB21-293 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
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Conf 21-Air Quality Control Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
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03:09:19 PM |
Mr. Gary Arnold,
Mr. Randal Ahrens, Mr. Michael Ogletree, and Mr. Charles Grobe introduced
themselves and their qualifications to serve on the Air Quality Control
Commission. The appointees answered several committee questions.
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03:43:12 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Charles Grobe, Michael Ogletree, Randal Ahrens, Gerald Arnold to the Conf 21-Air Quality Control Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Excused |
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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: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 21-Air Quality Control Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
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03:43:45 PM |
Mr. Curtis Rueter,
Ms. Martha Rudolph, and Mr. Anthony Gerber introduced themselves and discussed
their qualifications to serve on the Air Quality Control Commission. The
appointees answered several committee questions.
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04:04:22 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Curtis Rueter, Martha Rudolph, Anthony Gerber to the Conf 21-Air Quality Control Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
Excused |
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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: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-293 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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04:06:28 PM |
Sens. Hansen and
Rankin introduced Senate Bill 21-293. For 2022 and 2023, the bill reduces
property tax assessment rates for residential property, agricultural property,
and property used for renewable energy production. Beginning in 2023, it
expands the state property tax deferral program to all homeowners whose
property taxes increase by at least a certain rate each year. The sponsors
answered several committee questions.
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04:47:17 PM |
Mr. Ed DeCecco, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to answer committee questions.
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04:47:59 PM |
Mr. Paul Weissmann, representing himself, testified to amend the bill.
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04:58:17 PM |
Ms. Carol Hedges, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in opposition to the bill.
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04:58:55 PM |
Mr. Chris Howes, representing the EMS Association of Colorado, testified to amend the bill.
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05:06:30 PM |
Mr. Scott Wasserman, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
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05:14:11 PM |
Mr. Dan Gibbs, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bret Miles, representing the Colorado Association of School Executives, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Rick Garcia, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in support of the bill.
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05:26:42 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) |
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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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05:33:37 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-293, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Bridges |
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| Seconded |
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Hisey |
No |
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Lee |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
No |
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Scott |
No |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 05:36:03 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
