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H_FIN_2021A 04/29/2021 10:44:41 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 04/29/2021
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 10:44:41 AM to 12:50:25 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Bird
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1214 Referred to House Appropriations
HB21-1261 Referred to House Appropriations

HB21-1261 - Committee Discussion Only
10:44:58 AM  
Representatives Cutter and Catlin presented House Bill 21-1261 to the committee. The bill retroactively extends the Colorado sales and use tax exemption for timber products made from trees killed or infested by mountain pine or spruce beetles through June 2026.



HB21-1214 - Referred to House Appropriations
10:56:20 AM  
Representatives Weissman
presented House Bill 21-1214 to the committee.  The bill makes several
updates to the sealing of criminal records; creates an automatic process
to seal eligible drug convictions; and retroactively allows adults and
juveniles to petition for relief from collateral consequences.  Written
testimony on the bill is included as Attachment A.
11:00:23 AM  
John Ferrugia, representing CoLab, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:32:12 AM  
Susan Greene, representing
COLab, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:42:51 AM  
Tim Regan-Porter, representing Colorado Press Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
12:05:37 PM  
John Seward, representing self, testified in support of the bill.
12:09:51 PM  
Jack Regenbogen, representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.
12:25:07 PM  
Representative Weissman wrapped up his presentation to the committee.


12:34:30 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1214 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gray
Seconded Benavidez
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty Excused
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Luck No
Rich No
Sandridge Yes
Snyder Yes
Bird Excused
Final YES: 7   NO: 2   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1261 - Referred to House Appropriations
12:34:49 PM  
Jeff Stupak, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.
12:35:22 PM  
Vanessa Reilly, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.
12:47:13 PM  
Representatives Catlin and Cutter wrapped up their presentation to the committee.


12:50:15 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1261 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gray
Seconded Sandridge
Benavidez Yes
Bradfield Yes
Daugherty Excused
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Gray Yes
Kipp Yes
Luck Yes
Rich Yes
Sandridge Yes
Snyder Yes
Bird Excused
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:50:25 PM   The committee adjourned.






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