S_FIN_2019A 04/25/2019 01:03:19 PM Committee Summary

Stan Podolski, nominee to the Lottery Commission, introduced himself and his interest in serving on the Lottery Commission.

Donia Amick, Department of Revenue, introduced Kristen Blessman, nominee to the Limited Gaming Control Commission.  Ms. Blessman described her interest in serving on the commission.

Kachina Weaver, Governor's Office, introduced Lu Córdova, appointee to the position of Executive Director for the Department of Revenue.  Ms. Córdova responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Fenberg, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 19-1280.  The bill creates the college kickstarter account program.  Senator Fenberg responded to questions from the committee regarding program structure and eligibility.

Angie Paccione, Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill.

Angela Baier, CollegeInvest, testified in support of the bill.

Dave Young, Colorado Treasurer, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Baier responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Fenberg responded to questions from the committee.

Ali Mickelson, Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Carl Larson, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Mickelson and Mr. Larson responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsor made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Court laid the bill over until the end of the calendar.

Senator Pettersen, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-257.  The bill makes changes to the operation of 529 savings plans.  Senator Pettersen distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A), and responded to questions from the committee.

Angela Baier, CollegeInvest, responded to questions from the committee.

Ali Mickelson, Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Mickelson responded to questions from the committee.  Senator Pettersen also responded.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

Senators Rodriguez and Holberg, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1167.  The bill authorizes notaries public to perform notarial acts with regard to electronic documents using audio-video communication.  The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Gonzales distributed amendment L.019 (Attachment B).  Committee discussion ensued.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Zenzinger introduced House Bill 19-1055.  The bill increases funding from the marijuana excise tax to be credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund.  Senator Zenzinger responded to questions from the committee.

Matt Cook, Colorado Association of School Boards, testified in support of the bill.

Michelle Murphy, Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Laura Long, Associated General Contractors, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Zenzinger, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-1085.  The bill provides expense assistance grants for eligible individuals to use for housing.

Eileen Doherty, Colorado Gerontological Society, testified in support of the bill.

Jeanette Hensley, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Rich Mauro, Denver Regional Council of Governments, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsor made closing comments on the bill.

Senator Tate, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 19-1242.  The bill creates regulations for pharmacy technicians.

Emily Zadvorny, Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the bill.

Brad Young, Rx Plus Pharmacies, gave neutral testimony on the bill.

Nicole Barriera, Pikes Peak Community College, testified in support of the bill.

Angela Fullerton, Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Zadvorny and Mr. Young responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Gonzales, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 19-1230.  The bill creates licensed marijuana hospitality establishments.  Senator Gonzales distributed amendment L.010 (Attachment C).  Senator Marble, bill sponsor, also commented.

R. J. Ours, American Cancer Society, testified against the bill.

Jeff Hunt, Colorado Christian University, testified against the bill.

Tatiana Calvo, the Green Solution, testified against the bill.

Sarah Mercer, Smart Colorado, testified against the bill.

Ms. Mercer and Mr. Ours responded to questions from the committee.  Senator Marble also responded.

Mr. Ours distributed a handout (Attachment D).

Jason Warf, Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Kahl, Veterans for Natural Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Bryan Ortega, Veterans for Natural Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Melanie Rose Rodgers, Safe Access Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Eymer, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Gallagher, Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, testified in support of the bill.

John McCaskill, HTBX International, testified in support of the bill.

Cindy Sovine, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Amber Longacher, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Marcus Negata, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Nico Pento, Terrapin Care Station, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Polansky, Honey Pot Lounge, testified in support of the bill.

Bob Doyle, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Shawn Coleman, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Gonzales distributed amendments L.014 and L.015 (Attachments E and F).  Senator Marble described amendment L.010.

Senator Gonzales described amendments L.014 and L.015.  The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Jeanne McEvoy, Colorado Licensed Beverage Association, responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing comments on the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

Senators Gonzales and Marble, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1234.  The bill creates marijuana delivery permits for licensed medical marijuana centers and transporters.  The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Alyssa Khamma, Colorado Christian University, testified against the bill.

David Michael, IgadI Ltd., testified against the bill.

Rob Holmes, Roots Rx, testified against the bill.

Chapman Ducote, Silver Peak, testified against the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Sarah Klein, Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Thomas, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Kahl, Veterans for Natural Rights, testified in support of the bill.

David LaRose, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Joe Megysey, Good Chemistry, testified in support of the bill.

Nico Pento, Terrapin Care Station, testified in support of the bill.

David Wasserman, Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, testified in support of the bill.

Kevin Gallagher, Colorado Cannabis Manufacturers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Kristi Kelly, Marijuana Industry Group, testified in support of the bill.

Melanie Rose Rodgers, Safe Access Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Bryan Ortega, Veterans for Natural Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Jordan Wellington, Vicente Sederberg, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Wellington responded to questions from the committee.

Bill sponsors made closing comments on the bill.

Committee members made closing comments on the bill.  Committee discussion ensued.

Senators Woodward and Ginal, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1237.  The bill combines the various behavioral health licenses into a single license as a behavioral health entity and authorizes the state board of health to promulgate rules for the new license.

Cyndi Dodds, Summit Stone Health Partners, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Court and Tate, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 19-1240. The bill affects sales and use tax administration, including codifying collection rules, requiring marketplace facilitators, and repealing obsolete statutory references.

Dieter Raemdonck, CompTIA, testified in support of the bill.

Lauren Lambert, Google, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Lambert responded to questions from the committee.

Peggi O'Keefe, Amazon, responded to questions from the committee.

Senator Lundeen distributed and described amendment L.010 (Attachment G).

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.