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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1301

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Apr 27, 2022       Location Old Supreme Court

HB22-1301 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:59:58 PM  
Sens. Donovan and Simpson introduced House Bill 22-1301. Beginning with property tax year 2023, this bill defines a controlled environmental agricultural (CEA) facility as a nonresidential structure and related equipment combining engineering, horticultural science, and computerized management techniques to optimize hydroponics, plant quality and food production efficiency from the land’s water for human or livestock consumption.
03:01:39 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.
03:07:49 PM  
Committee discussion ensued with the sponsors.
03:14:06 PM  
Mr. Kyle Hooper, representing the Division of Property Taxation, was available to answer committee questions.
03:23:32 PM  
Mr. Keith Erffmeyer, representing the Colorado Assessors Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Ken Hood, representing the Colorado Assessors Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:34:19 PM  
Mr. John Taylor, representing Special District Association of Colorado (SDA), testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties, Inc, testified in opposition to the bill. Fire Chief Kris Kazian, representing Colorado State Fire Chiefs and SDA, testified in opposition to the bill.  Committee dicussion ensued with the witnesses.
03:54:22 PM  
Former Sen. Gail Schwartz, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. David Myler, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andrew Massey, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Austin Vincent, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

04:10:47 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1301 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Excused
Priola Excused
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS