CLICS/CLICS2020B/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB20B-1003
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Dec 1, 2020
Location Old Supreme Court
HB20B-1003 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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12:52:24 PM |
Senators Story and
Hisey, co-prime sponsors explained HB20B-1003 concerning changes to the
food pantry assistance grant program, and, in connection therewith, making
an appropriation. The senators discussed the increased need for food
assistance across the state. They further noted that food banks are
struggling to keep up with demand. |
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01:05:05 PM |
Erin Pulling, representing
Food Bank of the Rockies, testified in support of the bill.
Joel McClurg,
representing Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, testified in support of
the bill.
Ashley Wheeland, representing Hunger Free Colorado, testified in support
of the bill.
Senator Story introduced and explained Amendment L.013.
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01:22:23 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.013 |
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Hansen |
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Bridges |
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Lundeen |
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Moreno |
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Tate |
Excused |
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Woodward |
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Hansen |
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Gonzales |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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01:22:40 PM |
Committee members
asked how the food assistance grant money would interact with other programs
such as Meals on Wheels. Questions were also raised about the distribution
and impact of funds.
The bill sponsors made closing remarks and emphasized food insecurity during
the pandemic.
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01:28:57 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20B-1003, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Hansen |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Lundeen |
Yes |
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Moreno |
Yes |
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Tate |
Yes |
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Woodward |
Yes |
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Hansen |
Yes |
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Gonzales |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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