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H_SA_2025A 02/20/2025 10:11:25 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date 02/20/2025
Attendance
Bottoms X
Bradley X
Carter *
Espenoza X
Feret X
Froelich X
Luck X
Mabrey *
Ricks *
Rutinel *
Clifford X
Time 10:11:25 AM to 10:34:20 AM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Clifford
This Report was prepared by Amanda King
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1128 Amended, referred to House Finance

HB25-1128 - Amended, referred to House Finance

10:11:43 AM  
Representative Espenoza,
prime bill sponsor, and Representative Armagost presented House Bill 25-1128,
concerning the creation of an income tax credit for the purchase of a device
capable of locking that safely stores firearms. For tax years 2027 and
2028 only, the bill creates a state income tax credit for the purchase
of a firearm safety device. Representative Espenoza provided a handout
to the committee (Attachment A).
10:15:30 AM  
Representative Espenoza and Representative Armagost responded to questions from the committee.
10:21:46 AM  
Kathy Hagen, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.



Written testimony
was provided to the committee (Attachment B).
10:26:19 AM  
Representative Espenoza
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment C).


10:28:40 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Espenoza
Seconded Ricks
Bottoms
Bradley
Carter
Espenoza
Feret
Froelich
Luck
Mabrey
Ricks
Rutinel
Clifford
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:28:42 AM  
Representative Espenoza and Representative Armagost provided concluding remarks on the bill.
10:30:47 AM  
Committee members commented on the bill.


10:34:08 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1128, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Espenoza
Seconded Carter
Bottoms No
Bradley No
Carter Yes
Espenoza Yes
Feret Yes
Froelich Yes
Luck No
Mabrey Yes
Ricks Yes
Rutinel Yes
Clifford Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:34:20 AM   The committee adjourned.






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