278E8F18862A3372872583E600719483 Hearing Summary

Representative McCluskie introduced Senate Bill 19-142. The bill exempts produce used to make hard cider from the excise tax on produce used to make wine, and exempts hard cider from the Wine Industry Development Act.

Representative McCluskie responded to questions from the committee.

Nick Butler, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Brad Page, Colorado Cider Guild, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Page responded to questions from the committee.

Representative McCluskie and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.