H_FIN_2021A 05/17/2021 02:48:06 PM Committee Summary

Representatives Duran and Bacon presented House Bill 21-1288 to the committee, along with amendments L.006 and L.007 (Attachments A and B). This bill creates the Colorado Startup Loan Program and transfers funds to be disbursed to eligible businesses by the Office of Economic Development.

Richard Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Kraft, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Bacon and Duran wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

Representatives Kipp and A. Valdez presented House Bill 21-1286 to the committee, along with amendments L.005, L.006, L.007, L.008, L.009, and L.010 (Attachments C-H). The bill directs the Colorado Energy Office to implement a building performance program, and requires owners of certain large buildings to submit annual energy use data to the office and meet energy performance standards.

Jessica Burley, representing the Town of Frisco, testified in support of the bill.

Kathie Barstnar, representing NAIOP Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Timothy Coleman, representing Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Stephen Shepard, representing Colorado Builiding Owners and Managers Association and the Denver Metro Builing Owners and Managers Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Brad Elliott, representing Colorado Aviation Business Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Alex Hayes, representing Rocky Mountain MCA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Susan McFaddin, representing Seven Generations, testified in support of the bill.

Tracy Phillips, representing Colorado C-PACE Program, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Firestone, representing McKinstry, testified in support of the bill.

Grant Nelson, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Allison Conwell, representing Colorado Public Interest Research Group, testified in support of the bill.

Kim Burke, representing Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill.

Christine Brinker, representing Southwest Energy Efficeincy Project, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Kipp and Valdez wrapped up their presentation to the committee.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Representatives A. Valdez and Ortiz presented Senate Bill 21-069. The bill creates a license plate reissuance process beginning January 1, 2022, and allows for the issuance of a previously retired license plate style.

Will Clark, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Representative Snyder presented House Bill 21-1163 to the committee. The bill allows retailers to advertise that they will absorb or pay sales or use tax on taxable purchases of goods and services.

Representative Snyder requested that the committee postpone the bill indefinitely.