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H_FIN_2021A 03/17/2021 01:36:04 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/17/2021
Attendance
Benavidez X
Bradfield X
Daugherty X
Gonzales-Gutierrez X
Gray X
Kipp X
Luck X
Rich X
Sandridge X
Snyder X
Bird X
Time 01:36:04 PM to 03:54:43 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Bird
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1023 Postponed Indefinitely
HB21-1044 Referred to House Appropriations
HB21-1027 Referred to House Appropriations
HB21-1077 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB21-1023 - Postponed Indefinitely
01:36:15 PM  
Representative Will presented House Bill 21-1023 to the committee. The bill allows county assessors to consider the installation of a renewable energy generation facility on a previously agricultural property when determining the property’s classification for property tax purposes.
01:57:33 PM  
Greg Sobetski, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.
01:57:53 PM  
Brett Moore, representing Interwest Energy Alliance, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:00:07 PM  
County Commissioner Melody Villard, representing Moffat County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.
02:08:50 PM  
Bonnie Petersen,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:16:52 PM  
Commissioner Mike Samson, representing Garfield County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.
02:16:59 PM  
Chuck Cobb, representing Moffat County, testified in support of the bill.
02:30:59 PM  
Gary Moyer, Rio Blanco County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.
02:31:18 PM  
Representative Will distributed and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).


02:36:17 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Rich
Seconded Snyder
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray No
Kipp Yes
Luck Yes
Rich Yes
Sandridge Yes
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
YES: 10   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:36:19 PM  
Representative Will wrapped up his presentation to the committee.


02:51:58 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1023, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Snyder
Seconded Rich
Benavidez No
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty No
Gonzales-Gutierrez No
Gray No
Kipp No
Luck Yes
Rich Yes
Sandridge No
Snyder Yes
Bird No
YES: 4   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


02:52:31 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 21-1023 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Gray
Seconded Snyder
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield No
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Luck No
Rich No
Sandridge Yes
Snyder No
Bird Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1044 - Referred to House Appropriations
02:52:45 PM  
Representatives Hooton and Larson presented House Bill 21-1044 to the committee. The bill allows a winery premises to include up to two noncontiguous locations within a ten-mile radius.
02:55:01 PM  
Director Michelle Stone-Principato, representing the Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Division, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:05:30 PM  
Representatives Hooton and Larson wrapped up their presentation to the committee.


03:06:54 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1044 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Rich
Seconded Kipp
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Excused
Kipp Yes
Luck Yes
Rich Yes
Sandridge Yes
Snyder No
Bird Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1027 - Referred to House Appropriations
03:07:40 PM  
Representatives Roberts and Larson presented House Bill 21-1027 to the committee. The bill continues the sale of alcohol as part of takeout and delivery orders.
03:09:02 PM  
Director Michelle Stone-Principato, representing the Department of Revenue - Liquor Enforcement Division, testified in support of the bill.
03:12:25 PM  
Representatives Larson and Roberts wrapped up their presentation to the committee.


03:16:00 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1027 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Snyder
Seconded Sandridge
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Luck Yes
Rich Yes
Sandridge Yes
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1077 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
03:16:12 PM  
Representatives Bird and Benavidez presented House Bill 21-1077 to the committee, along with amendments L.001 and L.003 (Attachments B and C). This bill creates the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy and an associated tax force.
03:18:35 PM  
Joshua Mantell, representing
Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill.
03:37:48 PM  
Carol Hedges, representing Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.


03:50:57 PM
 Motion Adopt conceptual amendment to amendment L.001 to replace "state" with "statewide" on line 9.
Moved Benavidez
Seconded Bird
Benavidez
Bradfield
Daugherty
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Gray Excused
Kipp
Luck
Rich
Sandridge
Snyder
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:51:19 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Benavidez
Seconded Bird
Benavidez
Bradfield
Daugherty
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Gray Excused
Kipp
Luck
Rich
Sandridge
Snyder
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:51:21 PM  
Representatives Benavidez and Bird explained their amendments.


03:52:24 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Bird
Seconded Benavidez
Benavidez
Bradfield
Daugherty
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Gray Excused
Kipp
Luck
Rich
Sandridge
Snyder
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:52:26 PM  
Representative Bird and Benavidez wrapped up their presentation to the committee.


03:54:25 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1077, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bird
Seconded Benavidez
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Excused
Kipp Yes
Luck No
Rich No
Sandridge No
Snyder Yes
Bird Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:54:43 PM   The committee adjourned.






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