D4E49B078AA6E07C872587FE0077EF98 Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. Representatives D. Valdez and Lynch, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1007. The bill creates a wildfire mitigation grant program, extends the current law state income tax deduction for wildfire mitigation expenses, and creates a state income tax credit. They distributed amendment L.002 (Attachment F).

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee. Matt Bishop, representing Legislative Council Staff, joined the committee to respond to questions about the fiscal note.

Committee discussion with the sponsors and Mr. Bishop continued.

No witnesses testified on the bill. Representative Valdez explained the purpose of the amendment.

The sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Members of the committee commented about their positions on the bill.