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S_FIN_2023A 03/07/2023 02:06:25 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/07/2023
Attendance
Priola X
Simpson *
Smallwood X
Van Winkle *
Winter F. X
Kolker X
Mullica X
Time 02:06:25 PM to 03:01:08 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Lottery Commission — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB23-1111 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB23-1121 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB23-1141 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB23-069 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1087 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB23-1106 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

Conf 23-Lottery Commission — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:06:41 PM  
Director Tom Seaver came to the table to introduce the appointees for the Colorado Lottery Commission.
02:07:45 PM  
Ms. Janelle Quick came to the table to discuss her qualifications to serve on the Colorado Lottery Commission. Mr. Stan Podoski came to the table to discuss his qualifications to serve on the Colorado Lottery Commission.


02:10:22 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of Stanley Podolski and Janelle Quick to the Colorado Lottery Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Excused
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1111 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:12:12 PM  
Sen. Hansen introduced
House Bill 23-1111. The bill increases the unauthorized insurance premium
tax rate from 2.25 percent to 3.0 percent. The sponsor answered several
committee questions.


02:15:11 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1111 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Excused
Smallwood No
Van Winkle No
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1121 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:18:45 PM  
Sens. Hansen and
Liston introduced House Bill 23-1121. The bill eliminates several tax expenditures
from the state’s insurance premium tax, individual and corporate income
tax, and severance tax.  


02:20:42 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1121 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Excused
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle No
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1141 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:22:27 PM  
Sens. Hinrichsen
and Mullica introduced House Bill 23-1141. The bill authorizes History
Colorado to sell three properties in Central City, Denver, and Pueblo.
The sales are subject to approval by the Capital Development Committee
and the State Controller. The sponsors answered some committee questions


02:27:52 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1141 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Mullica
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



SB23-069 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:28:14 PM  
Sens. Hinrichsen
and Will came to the table to discuss the bill and possible amendments.
 The committee previously heard the bill on February 23, 2023.


02:30:22 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A)
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


02:30:38 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (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


02:31:12 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-069, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood No
Van Winkle No
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1087 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:32:00 PM  
Sen. Will introduced House Bill 23-107. The bill requires the state controller to adopt rules allowing for advance payments of state grant money to charities to purchase state agricultural products.
02:35:26 PM  
Greta Allen, representing
the Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger, testified in support of the bill.
 Ms. Hanmei Hoffman, representing themself, testified in support of
the bill.  Tyler Garrett, representing the Rocky Mountain Farmers
Union, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Larry Martinez, representing
the Denver Inner City Parish, testified in support of the bill.  Written
testimony may be found in Attachment C.


02:48:55 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1087 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
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



HB23-1106 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:49:06 PM  
Sens. Kolker and Will introduced House Bill 23-1106. The bill allows the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) board to determine the form in which cost of living adjustments may be paid, including noncompounding payments.
02:54:06 PM  
Mr. Chip Weule, representing the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Adam Franklin, representing the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.


02:56:29 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1106 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:01:08 PM   The committee adjourned.






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