4259FE1347280A57872585180065F083 Hearing Summary

Representative Esgar, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1223 to the committee.  The bill creates a rural arts grant program within the Creative Industries Division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade.  Representative Esgar responded to committee questions.

Jay Seller, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  Jena Dickey, representing Arts for Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Travis Berry, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in support of the bill.  Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.  The panel responded to committee questions.

Deborah Jordy, representing the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions.

Representative Esgar discussed and distributed Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).

Representative Esgar made concluding remarks.  Committee members commented on the bill.