B8ACD65BA26CC39A87258986007A543E Hearing Summary

Representatives Soper and Valdez, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1260. The bill modifies existing tax credits, allows local governments to designate new areas (“CHIPS Zones”) where manufacturers may access certain enterprise zone tax credits, and creates a task force.

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Deputy Director Jeff Kraft, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, representing the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Amy Goodman, representing the Colorado BioScience Association, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.