H_FIN_2021A 05/28/2021 04:48:13 PM Committee Summary

Representatives A. Valdez and Larson presented Senate Bill 21-076 to the committee. The bill allows state funds to be used to implement an electronic system that allows third-party providers to offer vehicle registration and titling services, and allows the Department of Revenue to set and collect a new fee on these third-party transactions.

Representatives Cutter and Soper presented Senate Bill 21-154 to the committee. The bill creates the 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise to fund the 988 Crisis Hotline which will be operated by a non-profit organization.

Daryl Branson, representing Colorado Public Utilities Commission, was available to answer committee questions.

Bev Marquez, representing Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners, testified in support of the bill.

Moe Keller, representing MHC, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Neimond, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Sheri Cole, representing American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Susan Marine, representing Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Cutter wrapped up her presentation to the committee.

Representatives Will and Tipper presented Senate Bill 21-249 to the committee. The bill creates the Keep Colorado Wild Pass, which will be paid for by a fee assessed when a motor vehicle is registered unless the vehicle owner opts out.

Alice Cosgrove, representing Department of Natural Resources, was available to answer committee questions.

Representatives Will and Tipper wrapped up their presentation to the committee.