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S_FIN_2022A 04/25/2022 01:36:15 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 04/25/2022
Attendance
Hisey X
Lee X
Priola X
Winter X
Gonzales X
Time 01:36:15 PM to 02:33:04 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Gonzales
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB22-208 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB22-1083 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB22-1296 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

SB22-208 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:36:31 PM  
Sens. Winter and Simpson introduced Senate Bill 22-208. The bill specifies how just compensation is to be determined if a property encumbered by a conservation easement is condemned. The sponsors answered committee questions.
01:39:11 PM  
Mr. Erik Glenn, representing
the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust, testified in support
of the bill.  Ms. Melissa Daruna, representing Keep it Colorado, testified
in support of the bill.  Mr. Dallas May, representing himself, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Jessica Jay, representing Keep it Colorado,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Terry Fankhauser, representing the
Colorado Cattlemen's Association and the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified
in support of the bill.
01:44:31 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.


01:59:54 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-208 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Yes
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1083 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
02:02:23 PM  
Sens. Winter and Simpson introduced House Bill 22-1083. This bill replaces and expands a state income tax credit for contributions to projects meant to address homelessness.
02:03:27 PM  
Mr. Lance Cheslock,
representing the Colorado Homeless Contribution Tax Credit Coalition, testified
in support of the bill.  Ms. Cathy Alderman, representing the Colorado
Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.  Mr.
Matthew Server, representing the Colorado Catholic Conference, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Paul Lhevine, representing the Colorado Nonprofit
Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:05:05 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment B.


02:16:45 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1083 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Yes
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1296 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:16:58 PM  
Sen. Priola introduced House Bill 22-1296. This bill clarifies the definition of nursing homes for property tax purposes.
02:17:46 PM  
Mr. Doug Farmer, representing the Colorado Health Care Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mike Feeley, representing Recover Care, testified in support of the bill.
02:20:12 PM  
Mrs. Lori DeCrow,
representing the Division of Property Taxation, was available to answer
committee questions. Written testimony may be found in Attachment C.
02:28:27 PM  
Committee discussion ensued with the witnesses.


02:30:41 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1296 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Hisey Yes
Lee Yes
Priola Yes
Winter Yes
Gonzales Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:33:04 PM   The committee adjourned.






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