Bill Summary for Bill Number HB06-1209

Date: 03/23/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1209

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Motion to adopt L.002 (Attachment A). The amendme Motion to refer HB 06-1209, as amended, to the Com	Pass Without Objection PASS TIE

10:43 AM -- House Bill 06-1209

Senator Mitchell, prime sponsor, explained the provisions of HB 06-1209 which extends the period that the state income tax return will include a voluntary contribution designation benefitting the Colorado Special Olympics Fund from tax year 2006 through tax year 2008. He discussed the amount of the contributions for the checkoff and stated that it generally receives the third highest amount of contributions. He introduced representatives from the Special Olympics. Senator Teck commented on the bravery of participants in the Special Olympics.

The following people testified on the bill:

10:47 AM -- Ms. Gayle Pundsack, Special Olympics Colorado, spoke in favor of bill. She explained that funding for the checkoff provides for transportation, equipment, uniforms, and event expenses. She stated that the number of participants in Special Olympics increase each year and thus funding needs increase each year. She explained that the Special Olympics were more than just a sports program; it helps with socialization, life skills, and self-esteem.

10:51 AM -- Ms. Erin Hollaway, Special Olympics participant and spokesperson, spoke in favor of bill. She discussed how Special Olympics had changed her life. From the program she has gained pride and self-worth and she is now employed full-time and lives independently in her own home. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics and is a messenger for Special Olympics.

Senator Mitchell closed by discussing a Special Olympics soccer match he witnessed that stuck with him in which the game ended in a tie and a participant ended up shouting: "everybody wins."


BILL:	HB06-1209
TIME:	10:59:16 AM
MOVED:	Tupa
MOTION:	Motion to adopt L.002 (Attachment A). The amendment extends the checkoff until tax year 2016, rather than 2008. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Brophy
	Shaffer
	Taylor
	Teck
	Tupa
	Veiga
	Sandoval	Excused
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB06-1209
TIME:	11:01:13 AM
MOVED:	Shaffer
MOTION:	Motion to refer HB 06-1209, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 6 -0 vote.
SECONDED:
		VOTE
	Brophy	Yes
	Shaffer	Yes
	Taylor	Yes
	Teck	Yes
	Tupa	Yes
	Veiga	Yes
	Sandoval	Excused
Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS