5D9C922C24E74CB2872589480077893B Hearing Summary

Senators Simpson and Hansen introduced Senate Bill 23-066, concerning the continuation of the Advanced Industry Acceleration Program. The bill extends the Advanced Industry Acceleration Program in the Office of Economic Development and International Trade by ten years.

Ms. Mary Austin, representing the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Andrew Maxey, representing Vartega, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Xander Martin, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jessica Kostelnik, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Martin responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Elyse Blazevich, representing the Colorado BioScience Association, testified to amend the bill.

Dave Dazlich, representing the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.