42649729C62A87FD87258ABD00634624 Hearing Summary

Representatives Boesenecker and Taggart, co-sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1018. The bill exempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes beginning July 1, 2024. The committee received amendments L.001 (Attachment B) and L.002 (Attachment C). The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Michael Stella, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Tangia Zheng, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Joseph Godshall, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Isabelle Burgess, representing Associate Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Derek Newberger, representing the Graduate Student Council, testified in support of the bill.

Jakye Nunley, representing Associated Students at Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jorja Whyte, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Yoseline Rivera, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University , testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Madeleine Kamberg-Jennings, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors provided closing comments and asked for a favorable recommendation.

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