Date: 02/17/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1209

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved amendment L.001 (the amendment adds a repealPass Without Objection


12:28 PM -- House Bill 06-1209 - Concerning the Continuation of the Special Olympics Checkoff

Representative Witwer, prime sponsor, explained that the Colorado Special Olympics Fund provides funding for athletic programs for Colorado children and adults with developmental disabilities. Fund money is used to purchase sports equipment, uniforms, and transportation services. Donations also fund training expenses and year-round event competitions. Representative Witwer closed by saying that House Bill 06-1209 extends the period that state income tax returns will include a voluntary contribution designation benefitting the Colorado Special Olympics Fund from tax year 2006 through tax year 2008.

The following persons testified:

12:32 PM -- Ms. Claire Simmons, Colorado Special Olympics, testified in support of the legislation and commented on the uses for the money donated to the program.

12:36 PM -- Ms. Erin Holloway, Colorado Special Olympics, testified in support of the legislation and commented on the number of ways that Colorado Special Olympics has helped her. Mr. Holloway said that money from donations has changed her life for the better by allowing her to exercise, make friends, and be more trusting of people. Ms. Holloway closed by saying that Colorado Special Olympics has enabled her to live an independent life.

Representative Witwer distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment A) and explained that it adds a repealer provision and makes a technical name change. The amendment was adopted by the committee and Representative Vigil, Chairman, laid over the bill to February 22 for action only.
BILL:HB06-1209
TIME: 12:43:40 PM
MOVED:Cloer
MOTION:Moved amendment L.001 (the amendment adds a repealer provision and makes a technical name change). The motion passed without objection by those members present. Representative Vigil, Chairman, laid over House Bill 06-1209, as amended, to be heard on Wednesday February 22, 2006, for action only.
SECONDED:McCluskey
VOTE
Benefield
Cloer
Crane
Frangas
Garcia
Harvey
Jahn
Kerr
Marshall
Massey
McCluskey
Judd
Vigil
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection