H_FIN_2022A 05/05/2022 11:42:50 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Herod and Ransom, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-217. The bill makes changes to the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and adjusts the
fees and availability of previously retired license plate styles.

Dan Hartman, representing Department of Revenue Division of Gaming, was available to answer committee questions.

Representatives Gonzales-Gutierrez and Michaelson Jenet, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1414. Conditional upon approval at the November 2022 election, the bill creates the Healthy School Meals for All program to provide reimbursement for free meals to all students, offer local food purchasing grants and increase employee wages. It also requires that the state apply to participate in a federal direct certification demonstration project.

Anna Gerstle, representing Legislative Council Staff, joined the committee to respond to questions from the fiscal note.

The committee discussed the bill with Ms. Gerstle and the bill sponsors.

Mr. Marc Jacobson, representing Hunger Free Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dan Sharp, representing Mesa County Valley Schools, testified in support of the bill.

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

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. Representatives Bird and McKean, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1415. The bill modifies requirements and fees for hotel and restaurant, tavern, and lodging and entertainment licensees to report the name of their manager to state and local licensing authorities. The sponsors distributed amendment L.002 (Attachment B) and responded to questions from the committee.

Nick Hoover, representing the Colorado Restaurant Association, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

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

Representative Roberts presented House Bill 22-1417. The bill creates the Alcohol Beverage Regulation Task Force.

Director Mark Ferrandino, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill. Director Michelle Stone-Principato, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor Enforcement Division, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Amendments L.015 (Attachment C) and L.016 (Attachment D) were distributed and explained.

Representatives Daugherty and Exum, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-233. The bill creates a new TABOR refund mechanism to refund a portion of excess state revenues collected for FY 2021-22. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Director Mark Ferrandino, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill. Dianna Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Paula Schriefer, representing the Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning, testified in support of the bill. Kayla Frawley, representing Clayton Early Learning Center, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Ortiz and Snyder, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-234. The bill makes several changes to the Employment Security Act, including suspending the solvency surcharge, expanding unemployment benefits, and creating two new cash funds. The bill makes a one-time transfer of $600 million to the newly created Title XII Repayment Fund. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Loren Furman, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Rachel Beck, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Mollie Steinemann, representing the Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Adam Burg, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. Daniel Chase, representing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in support of the bill. The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The sponsors distributed and explained amendment L.017 (Attachment E).

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.

Representatives McCormick and A. Valdez, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-138. This bill creates a state income tax credit for electric-powered small off-road equipment, requires PERA and insurance companies to study climate risks to their investment portfolios, authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to regulate Class VI injection wells, and requires the Department of Agriculture to study carbon
sequestration opportunities in the agriculture sector.

The bill sponsors distributed amendment L.021 (Attachment F) and responded to questions from the committee.

Cindy Copeland, representing Boulder County, and Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, were available to respond to questions.

Mr. Charles Perko, representing the United Steelworkers, testified to amend the bill.

Will Hodges, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Soper distributed and explained amendments L.022 (Attachment I) and L.026 (Attachment J). The bill sponsors commented about the amendments.

The sponsors provided closing remarks and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representative Sullivan, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-120. The bill requires the Department of Revenue (DOR) to study the feasibility of regulating kratom processors, which are people who sell, prepare, or maintain products made from the plant mitragyna speciosa. The department must submit recommendations to the General Assembly by January 4, 2023. The sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Mr Phil Hayes, representing the American Kratom Assocation, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

Representatives Soper and Tipper, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 120. The bill requires the licensing of gamete agencies, gamete banks, and fertility clinics starting January 1, 2025. It also defines several terms and establishes regulations around donor-conceived
persons (DCP), their families, and for gamete agencies, gamete banks, and fertility clinics. Representative Tipper distributed amendments L.00

Ms. Heidi Hayes, representing Donor Egg Bank USA, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Ellen Trachman, representing Colorado Fertility Advocates, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Debbie Villafana, representing Fairfax Egg Bank, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Tiffany Gardner, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Naomi Cahn, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Rachel Lemmons, representing We Are Egg Donors, testified in support of the bill.

Sarah Jeffers, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Jillian Phillips, representing US Donor Conceived Council, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Alice Ruby, representing the Sperm Bank of California, testified in support of the bill.

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.

Representative Lontine, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-210. This bill establishes a regulatory and reporting structure for supplemental health care staffing agencies. She responded to questions from the committee.

The committee continued to discuss the bill with Representative Lontine.

Dr Colleen Casper, representing the Colorado Nurses Association, testified to amend the bill. Ms Deborah Lively, representing LeadingAge Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Jayne Keller, representing Christian Living Communities, testified in support of the bill. Mr Doug Farmer, representing the Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Lontine wrapped up her presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representative Tipper, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 22-081. The bill requires the Board of the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange to create and implement a public awareness and education campaign to inform consumers about health-care coverage options. She responded to questions from the committee.

Benjamin Teevan, representing Craig Hospital, was available to answer committee questions.

Representative Will, co-prime sponsor, made opening remarks.

Representative Bird distributed and explained amendment L.011 (Attachment

The bill sponsors made closing remarks and asked for a favorable recommendation.

Representatives Bird and McKean, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-173. This bill removes geographic restrictions on, and further defines and regulates telepharmacy outlets. They responded to questions from the committee.

Annie Scott, representing Legislative Council Staff, joined the committee to respond to questions about the fiscal note.

The committee continued to discuss the bill with Ms. Scott and the sponsors.

Dr. Maimuna Bruce, representing Telepharm, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jessica Adams, representing Telepharm, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Ky Davis, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Bird distributed and explained amendment L.010 (Attachment N).

The sponsors made closing remarks.