Date: 05/01/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB15-222

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B). The motion p
Refer Senate Bill 15-222, as amended, to the Commi		Pass Without Objection
PASS



02:45 PM -- SB15-222

Representative Court, chair, called the meeting to order. Representative Williams, sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 15-222. Under current law, broadband internet providers can claim a state sales and use tax refund for equipment used to provide broadband service to areas of the state with a population of less than 30,000; the total that can be claimed by all taxpayers is limited to $1 million per year. The reengrossed bill increases the limit to $2.5 million for investments made in 2015, $4.0 million in 2016, and $5.0 million in 2017 and future years. The increased cap applies for refunds claimed beginning January of the year following when the investments were made. Representative Williams distributed amendment L.005 (Attachment A).

15HouseFin0501AttachA.pdf15HouseFin0501AttachA.pdf

02:50 PM

Representative Court moved amendment L.005, seconded by Representative Roupe. After some discussion, Representatives Court and Roupe withdrew their motions for amendment L.005.
BILL:SB15-222
TIME: 02:54:22 PM
MOVED:Court
MOTION:Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
15HouseFin0501AttachB.pdf15HouseFin0501AttachB.pdf
SECONDED:Roupe
VOTE
Becker K.
Conti
Garnett
Excused
Kagan
Pabon
Priola
Excused
Roupe
Van Winkle
Wilson
Excused
Foote
Court
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 3 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


03:00 PM

Representative Williams gave some closing comments. Committee discussion ensued.
BILL:SB15-222
TIME: 03:10:02 PM
MOVED:Van Winkle
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 15-222, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 6-5.
SECONDED:Conti
VOTE
Becker K.
No
Conti
Yes
Garnett
No
Kagan
No
Pabon
Yes
Priola
Yes
Roupe
Yes
Van Winkle
Yes
Wilson
Yes
Foote
No
Court
No
Final YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS