9818675B9BE05B498725822E0071D388 Hearing Summary

Representative Kraft-Tharp and Representative Wilson introduced House Bill 18-1135. The bill extends the advanced industry export acceleration program by six years.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Stephanie Copeland, Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), testified in support of the bill.

Director Copeland responded to questions from the committee.

Michelle Hadwiger, OEDIT, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Hadwiger responded to questions from the committee.

Director Copeland responded to committee discussion.

Director Copeland and Ms. Hadwiger continued to respond to questions from the committee.

Ski Milburn, Vairex Air Systems, testified in support of the bill.

Karen Gerwitz, World Trade Center Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Jones, Colorado BioScience Association, testified in support of the bill.

Lance Ferrin, Allison Medical, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Gerwitz responded to questions from the committee.

Matt Wendel, Colorado Technology Association, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Wendel also read a statement from Ed Baron, representing Braxton Technologies, in support of the bill.

Jeff Popiel, GeoTech Environmental Equipment, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.