Senator Baisley, bill sponsor, presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 25-001. The concurrent resolution refers a measure that, if approved by voters at the November 2026 general election, would create a new property tax exemption for first responders and surviving spouses based on their length of service, volunteer status, or service-ending injury, beginning with the 2026 property tax year.

Sheriff Jason Mikesell, representing the Teller County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill. Howard Paul, representing the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony can be found in Attachment B.

The bill sponsor and committee gave final remarks.