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H_FIN_2018A 03/14/2018 10:04:36 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/14/2018
Attendance
Beckman X
Benavidez X
Covarrubias X
Gray *
Kennedy *
Kraft-Tharp X
Lawrence X
Michaelson Jenet *
Sandridge X
Thurlow X
Van Winkle X
Foote *
Pabon X
Time 10:04:36 AM to 11:25:08 AM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Pabon
This Report was prepared by Kori Donaldson
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB18-104 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB18-1179 Referred to House Appropriations
HB18-1114 Referred to House Appropriations
HB18-1217 Amended, referred to House Appropriations
HB18-1218 Referred to House Appropriations

10:05:07 AM
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present.



SB18-104 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:05:33 AM  
Representative McLachlan, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-104, which requires the Broadband Deployment Board to seek certain federal broadband funds. Representative McLachlan responded to committee questions.
10:11:25 AM  
Mr. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. He responded to committee questions.
10:14:47 AM  
Ms. Jennifer Berman, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, addressed questions from the committee.
10:17:36 AM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks on the bill. Members of the committee commented on the merits of the bill.


10:20:10 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 18-104 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Thurlow
Seconded Lawrence
Beckman Yes
Benavidez Yes
Covarrubias Yes
Gray Yes
Kennedy Yes
Kraft-Tharp Yes
Lawrence Yes
Michaelson Jenet Excused
Sandridge No
Thurlow Yes
Van Winkle No
Foote Yes
Pabon Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1114 - Referred to House Appropriations


10:26:35 AM  
Representatives Ginal and Buckner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1114, which requires that genetic counselors be licensed in order to practice in Colorado.
10:29:32 AM  
Ms. Carol Walton, representing Genetic Counselors, testified in support of the bill.
10:37:20 AM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.


10:40:00 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1114 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Michaelson Jenet
Seconded Gray
Beckman No
Benavidez Yes
Covarrubias No
Gray Yes
Kennedy Yes
Kraft-Tharp Yes
Lawrence Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Sandridge No
Thurlow Yes
Van Winkle No
Foote Yes
Pabon Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1179 - Referred to House Appropriations


10:20:21 AM  
Representative Salazar, prime sponsor,
presented House Bill 18-1179, which prohibits price gouging by pharmaceutical
companies, which is a deceptive trade practice.  Representative Salazar
responded to questions from the committee.


10:25:39 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1179 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Foote
Seconded Gray
Beckman No
Benavidez Yes
Covarrubias No
Gray Yes
Kennedy Yes
Kraft-Tharp Yes
Lawrence No
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Sandridge No
Thurlow No
Van Winkle No
Foote Yes
Pabon Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1217 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


10:40:41 AM  
Representatives Van Winkle and Garnett, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1217, which creates a new state income tax credit for employers who contribute to an employee's 529 qualifying savings plan administered by CollegeInvest. The bill sponsors distributed amendment L.001 [Attachment A].
10:44:59 AM  
Ms. Elizabeth Cheever, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Cheever responded to questions from the committee. Representative Garnett also responded to a question from the committee.
11:01:09 AM  
Ms. Angela Baier, representing College Invest, addressed questions from the committee.


11:08:18 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment A].
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Gray
Beckman
Benavidez
Covarrubias
Gray
Kennedy
Kraft-Tharp
Lawrence
Michaelson Jenet
Sandridge
Thurlow
Van Winkle
Foote
Pabon
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:09:55 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 [Attachment B].
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Gray
Beckman
Benavidez
Covarrubias
Gray
Kennedy
Kraft-Tharp
Lawrence
Michaelson Jenet
Sandridge
Thurlow
Van Winkle
Foote
Pabon
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:09:56 AM  
Representative Kennedy discussed amendment L.005 [Attachment C].
11:10:40 AM  
The bill sponsors made some closing remarks on the bill.


11:11:59 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1217, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Gray
Beckman Yes
Benavidez No
Covarrubias Yes
Gray Yes
Kennedy Yes
Kraft-Tharp Yes
Lawrence Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Sandridge Yes
Thurlow No
Van Winkle Yes
Foote Yes
Pabon Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1218 - Referred to House Appropriations


11:12:08 AM  
Representatives Carver and Melton, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1218, which expands the sales and use tax exemption for veterans' charitable organizations. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
11:20:31 AM  
Mr. Dick Young, representing the United Veterans Committee, testified in support of the bill.
11:22:12 AM  
Ms. Amber Egbert, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to questions from the committee.
11:23:30 AM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.


11:24:54 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1218 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gray
Seconded Michaelson Jenet
Beckman Yes
Benavidez Yes
Covarrubias Yes
Gray Yes
Kennedy Yes
Kraft-Tharp Yes
Lawrence Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Sandridge Yes
Thurlow Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Foote Yes
Pabon Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:25:08 AM   Committee Adjourned






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