H_BUS_2020A 05/27/2020 02:24:25 PM Committee Summary

Representative Gonzales-Gutierrez introduced Senate Bill 20-108, concerning landlord discrimination due to citizenship status.  She asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.

Representative Titone and Representative Weissman introduced House Bill 20-1200 concerning the continuation of the Homeowner Association Information and Resource Center.  The sponsors provided Amendment L.002 to the committee (Attachment A).

Robert Racansky, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Deborah Spencer, Colorado Homeowners Coalition, spoke in favor of the bill.

Herb Sampson, representing himself, spoke about the bill.

Representative Titone and Representative Weissman discussed Amendment L.002.

Representative Van Winkle discussed his Amendment L.003 (Attachment B), which amends L.002.

AMENDMENT: L.002 - Moved M: Coleman S: Williams D.

The committee and sponsors discussed the amendments.

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Representative Titone and Representative Singer introduced House Bill 20-1195, concerning the right to repair.  The bill would require manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, embedded software, or tools to service the equipment available to any independent repair providers or owner.  The sponsors asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.

Representative Holtorf introduced House Bill 20-1309 concerning a tax credit for telecommuting employees.  The bill would create an income tax credit for employers that allow workers to telecommute.  He asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.

Representative Garnett and Representative Williams introduced House Bill 20-1286 concerning the continued regulation of fantasy sports. They responded to questions from the committee.

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Representative Woodrow introduced Senate Bill 20-177 concerning modifying the maximum alcohol and carbon dioxide content for hard cider. He asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.

Representative Esgar introduced House Bill 20-1354, concerning the creation of a transferable state income tax credit for film, television, and media production companies.  She asked the committee to postpone the bill indefinitely.

Representative Duran and Representative Carver introduced Senate Bill 20-096 concerning remote notarization.  The bill allows for the remote notarization of electronic documents.  The sponsors distributed Amendments L.011 and L.012 to the committee (Attachments C and D).

Reese Edwards, Secretary of State's Office, spoke about the bill.

Jason Hopfer, Association of Realtors, spoke in favor of the bill.

Mike Beasley, Land Title Guarantee Company, spoke about the bill.

Representative Carver discussed Amendment L.011 (Attachment C).

Representative Carver discussed Amendment L.012 (Attachment D). She responded to questions from the committee.

The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Committee members made comments on the merits of the bill.

Representative Snyder introduced Senate Bill 20-110, concerning fees for liquor licenses and changes in penalties and fees for liquor law violations. He provided Amendments L.004 and L.005 to the committee (Attachments E and F).

The sponsor made closing comments on the merits of the bill.