H_BUS_2020A 03/11/2020 01:30:13 PM Committee Summary

Representative Kraft-Tharp and Representative Esgar introduced House Bill 20-1298. The bill extends the number of tax years that the Colorado Economic Development Commission may allow certain businesses to treat specific income tax credits as transferable income tax credits.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Jeff Kraft, Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kraft provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

Ken Jensen, OEDIT, made himself available to the committee for questions.

Erin Hackett, EVRAZ Rocky Mountain Steel, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Shaw, Pueblo Economic Development Corporation and the Economic Development Council of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kraft responded to questions from the committee.

Sam Bailey, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Mullica introduced Senate Bill 20-068. The bill authorizes Colorado state credit unions to open new branches in other states after providing 30 days written notice.

Representative Mullica responded to questions from the committee.

Chris Myklebust, Canvas Credit Union, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Myklebust responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Mullica made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Bird and Representative Van Winkle introduced House Bill 20-1326. The bill creates the Occupational Credential Portability Program in the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies to centralize the credentialing of individuals licensed in another state.

Rebecca Knowles, Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Anneliese Steel, Colorado Concern, testified in support of the bill.

James Martinez, Martinez Associates and the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Knowles responded to questions from the committee.

Iris Hentze, National Conference of State Legislatures, testified on the bill from a neutral position.

Ronne Hines, Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified in support of the bill.

Marilen Reimer, American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado, testified in support of the bill if amended.

Ms. Hines responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors discussed amendments L.002 and L.003 (Attachments B and C).

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Young and Representative Pelton introduced House Bill 20-1299. The bill extends the number of tax years that a taxpayer may elect to receive a refund for Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credits earned for renewable energy projects.

Jeff Kraft, Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), made himself available for questions from the committee.

Andrew Wallace, OEDIT, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Wallace provided a handout to the committee (Attachment D).

Brett Moore, EDP Renewables, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Moore also expressed support of the bill by the Interwest Energy Alliance.

Eliot Abel, Namaste Solar, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Wallace, Mr. Abel, and Mr. Moore responded to questions from the committee.

Greg Brophy, The Western Way, testified in support of the bill.

Sean McCain, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Brophy responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Representative Sullivan introduced Senate Bill 20-120. The bill creates examination and reporting requirements for electrician and plumber apprenticeships.

Brandon Berumen, LEI Companies, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter (IECRM), and the Associated Builders and Contractors, testified in opposition to the bill unless amended.

Marilyn Stansbury, IECRM, testified in opposition to the bill unless amended.

Amanda Liddle, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dave Davia, Colorado Association of Mechanical, Plumbing, and HVAC Contractors, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Davia, Ms. Stansbury, and Mr. Berumen responded to questions from the committee.

Jose Juarez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jason Wardrip, Colorado Building and Construction Trades Council, testified in support of the bill.

Sean Wyatt, Plumbers Local 3, testified in support of the bill.

Jeremy Ross, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 68, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ross provided two handouts to the committee (Attachments E and F).

Denny Garcia, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Kirkham, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Joe Kocol, Plumbers Local 3, testified in support of the bill.

Joseph McInerney, Red Rocks Community College, testified on the bill.

The bill sponsor and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.