92B48A2373EAEC4D87258B0300772D7B Hearing Summary

Representative Willford, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1439. She distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment . The bill creates a state income tax credit, repeals another, and creates two grant programs in the Department of Labor and Employment to support apprenticeships.

Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Keegan, representing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the bill. Jason Wardrip, representing the State Apprenticeship Agency, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Romer, representing the Vail Valley Partnership, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Kathryn Harris, representing ActivateWork, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Michele Carter, representing Slalom, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Nicole Jones, representing the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee. Josh Pens, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.

Louis Pino, representing Legislative Council Staff, was available to respond to questions from the committee about the fiscal note.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.