Representatives McCormick and Taggart provided opening remarks for House Bill 26-1015. The bill extends the homeless contribution state income tax deduction for four income tax years.

Louis Pino, Legislative Council Staff, and Pierce Lively, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to questions.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.

Jack Murphy, representing the Colorado Nonprofit Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Cathy Alderman, representing the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Lance Cheslock, representing the Colorado Homeless Contribution Tax Credit Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Brad Jessen, representing the Denver Rescue Mission, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Travis Williams, representing the Springs Rescue Mission, testified in support of the bill. Jessica Zeidman, representing the Jewish Family Service, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Marshall introduced Amendment L.001 and then expressed the intent to withdraw the amendment once discussion had ended (Attachment B).

Bill sponsors provided final remarks for the bill.