h_sa_2017a_2017-01-26t09:51:36z2 Hearing Summary
Date: 01/26/2017
Location: LSB A
BILL SUMMARY for HB17-1009
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
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| Postpone House Bill 17-1009 indefinitely. The moti Refer House Bill 17-1009 to the Committee of the W |
PASS FAIL |
09:59 AM -- HB17-1009
The committee came back to order.
Representative Van Winkle, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1009. Under current law, sales tax is not collected on purchases of essential articles and containers to be furnished at no additional charge to customers purchasing food and beverage items. Examples of essential articles include nonreusable plates, bowls, and cups. Effective January 1, 2018, the bill broadens the exemption to encompass nonessential articles and containers, including nonreusable utensils, straws, napkins, lids, and condiment packets.
10:05 AM
Representative Van Winkle answered questions from the committee.
10:16 AM -- John Vecchiarelli, Department of Revenue, answered questions from the committee.
10:17 AM -- Nick Hoover, Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Hoover answered questions from the committee.
10:25 AM -- Richard Weil, Colorado Restaurant Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Weil answered questions from the committee.
10:38 AM
Representative Van Winkle answered questions from the committee.
10:39 AM -- Tim Hoover, Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Hoover answered questions from the committee.
10:47 AM
Representative Van Winkle made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments about the bill.
| BILL: | HB17-1009 | |
| TIME: | 10:56:15 AM | |
| MOVED: | Williams D. | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1009 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 3-6. | |
| SECONDED: | Leonard | |
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Benavidez
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No
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Hooton
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No
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Humphrey
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Yes
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Leonard
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Yes
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Melton
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No
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Weissman
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No
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Williams D.
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Yes
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Lontine
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No
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Foote
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No
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YES: 3 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB17-1009 | |
| TIME: | 10:57:02 AM | |
| MOVED: | Melton | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 17-1009 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 6-3. | |
| SECONDED: | Lontine | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Hooton
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Yes
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Humphrey
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No
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Leonard
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No
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Melton
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Yes
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Weissman
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Yes
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Williams D.
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No
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Lontine
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Yes
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Foote
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Yes
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Final YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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10:57 AM
The committee adjourned.