53FF6AB49B4CB99C872583A8005F1E0B Hearing Summary

Representative Pelton, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 1162.  The bill expands the definition of farm equipment for sales tax exemptions purposes to include identification and tracking equipment for food animals or animals used in the production of food.

Representative Pelton distributed and discussed amendments L.002 and L.003 [Attachments B and C].

Representative Pelton responded to committee questions.

Emily Ibach, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties Incorporated, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Pingenot responded to committee questions.

Jason Gelender, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Pelton made closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.