S_FIN_2019A 04/16/2019 02:02:50 PM Committee Summary

Senator Lee, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-233.  The bill clarifies Colorado statues related to the corporate income tax.

The bill was laid over until later in the day.

Senator Lee, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 19-1179.  The bill defines nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and negotiable certificates of deposit.

Eric Rothaus, Department of the Treasury, gave neutral testimony on the bill.  Mr. Rothaus responded to questions from the committee regarding state investments.  Senator Lee described an amendment related to credit agencies.

Senator Lee distributed amendment L.004 (Attachment A).  Committee discussion ensued.

John Lefebvre, Colorado County Treasurers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Blackwood, PFM Asset Management, testified in support of the bill.

Neil Waud, Public Trust Advisors, gave neutral testimony on the bill.

The panel responded to a question from the committee regarding additional risk adopted by the state.  Discussion ensued.

Senator Lee made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Donovan, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 19-1026.  The bill updates fines for various infractions within the Division of Parks and Wildlife.  The bill sponsor responded to a question from the committee.

Doug Vilsack, Department of Natural Resources, responded to questions from the committee.  Discussion ensued.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Donovan, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-186.  The bill expands the scope of agricultural management plans to include the protection of state waters.  The bill sponsor introduced the amendment L.003 (Attachment B).

Senator Lee, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-193.  The bill continues the Colorado Medical Practice Act.

Dr. Thomas Horiagan, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Mary Carniglia, Cannabis Clinicians Colorado, gave neutral testimony on the bill.

Senators Hisey and Ginal, bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 19-177.  The bill adds the Department of Human Services to the list of agencies that have access to child abuse or neglect records and reports.

Erin Mewhinney, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Gini Pingenot, Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mewhinney responded to a question from the committee.

Senator Gonzales, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-227.  The bill implements various activities and prohibitions related to substance abuse.  Senator Gonzales responded to questions from the committee regarding the bill's fiscal impact, the source of cash funds, and staffing levels.  Senator Pettersen, bill sponsor, also responded.  Committee discussion ensued.

Erin Reynolds, Legislative Council Staff, responded to the question about staffing needs, as well as questions regarding program structure and the programs' administrative costs.

Mara Brosy-Wiwchar, Department of Public Health and Environment, gave clarification on the program's structure.

Senator Pettersen made comments on the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

Senators Bridges and Fields, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1189.  The bill reforms wage garnishment practices.  The bill sponsors distributed amendment L.012 (Attachment C).

Jennifer Mello, Receivables Management Association International, testified against the bill.

Jesus Loayze, Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill.  Mr Loayze responded to questions from the committee regarding the types of loans impacted by the bill.

Bob Connelly, Colorado Center of Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

T. A. Taylor-Hunt, National Association of Consumer Advocates, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Taylor-Hunt responded to a question from the committee regarding contractual issues related to borrowing.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee regarding debt obligations.

Debbie Wilson, Colorado Creditor Bar Association, gave neutral testimony on the bill.

Makyla Moody, Colorado Creditors Bar Association, gave neutral testimony on the bill.

Abigail Negley, The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jose Vasquez, Colorado Legal Services, gave neutral testimony on the bill.

Valerie Schlecht, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Sara Lipowitz, Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

Jessica Deal, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee regarding impacts on credit available and demographics of those who file for bankruptcy.

Committee discussion ensued regarding amendment L.012.

The bill sponsors made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Lee reintroduced Senate Bill 19-233.

Josh Pens, Department of Revenue, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Pens responded to clarifying questions from the committee.

Rhonda Sparlin, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified against the bill.

Michelle McCarthy, Colorado Bar Association, testified against the bill.

Jenifer Waller, Colorado Bankers Association, testified against the bill.

Bruce Nelson, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Mr. Nelson responded to questions from the committee regarding his testimony, how companies might react to the bill if it became law, and the six-part test.

Eric Meyer, Department of Law and counsel to the Department of Revenue, responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Pens returned to respond to questions from the committee.

Committee discussion ensued on laying the bill over for more work.  Senator Court announced that the bill would be laid over.

Senator Lee, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 19-1147.  The bill makes revisions to the Colorado traumatic brain injury program.

Jim Tatten, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Gretchen Russo, Brain Injury Trust Fund, introduced herself as available to answer questions.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Judy Dettmer, Department of Human Services, responded to questions from the committee.

The witnesses continued to respond to questions from the committee regarding changes to the program.