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S_FIN_2023A 03/02/2023 10:12:58 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/02/2023
Attendance
Priola X
Simpson X
Smallwood X
Van Winkle X
Winter F. *
Kolker X
Mullica X
Time 10:12:58 AM to 11:13:31 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-156 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB23-161 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB23-156 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
10:13:12 AM  
Sens. Kolker and Liston introduced Senate Bill 23-156. This bill continues the issuance of private letter rulings and information letters by the Department of Revenue, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2023.


10:16:09 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A)
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Winter F. Excused
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:17:04 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-156, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Excused
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-161 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
10:17:14 AM  
President Fenberg and Sen. Will introduced Senate Bill 23-161. The bill requires the state treasurer to finance the purchase of a Blackhawk firefighting helicopter. The bill increases state expenditures by up to $4 million annually for up to 20 years.
10:19:06 AM  
Committee discussion with the sponsors continued.
10:43:31 AM  
Wildland Section Chief Vaughn Jones, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill. Division of Fire Prevention and Control Director Mike Morgan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill. Brad Davidson, representing the La Junta Fire Department, testified in support of the bill. Executive Director Garry Briese, representing the Colorado State Fire Chiefs, testified in support of the bill.
10:54:00 AM  
Committee discussion with the witnesses ensued.


11:08:17 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Winter F.
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:08:45 AM  
Sen. Will and President
Fenberg gave some closing remarks.


11:12:27 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-161, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:13:31 AM   The committee adjourned.






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