Wednesday, February 24, 2010

GOV. RITTER SIGNS BILLS SUSPENDING SPECIAL TAX BREAKS


 

Gov. Bill Ritter today signed nine pieces of legislation that suspend or eliminate several special tax breaks in order to help balance the state's budget by generating $15.6 million in revenue this fiscal year and $132.6 million next fiscal year. The Governor will hold a media availability in his office at 3:45 p.m. today to discuss the bills with reporters.

 

"Over the past 18 months, we have cut spending and closed shortfalls of $2.2 billion, while also addressing a $1.3 billion shortfall in the next fiscal year and preparing for even more cuts in the fiscal year after that," Gov. Ritter said. "We have taken a balanced approach to keeping the budget balanced. We have asked everyone – government agencies, state workers, nonprofits, medical providers, senior citizens, schools, colleges, the conservation community and businesses – to share in the burden and share in the solutions so that no one group is unfairly or unduly impacted.

 

"Signing these bills was not something I wanted to do," Gov. Ritter said. "But it was something that was necessary in order to keep the budget balanced and to continue positioning Colorado for a strong and healthy recovery. My sincere thanks to those lawmakers who supported this package of bills and made the difficult but right decisions for the future of Colorado."

 

Gov. Ritter signed the following bills today:    

House Bill 1189, Eliminate Sales Tax Exemption for Direct Mail

House Bill 1190, Suspend Industrial Fuel Sales and Use Tax

House Bill 1191, Eliminate Candy and Soda Sales Tax Exemption

House Bill 1192, Repeal Sales and Use Tax of Standardized Software

House Bill 1193, Sales Tax Out-of-State Retailers

House Bill 1194, Eliminate Non-Essential Articles Sales Tax Exemption

House Bill 1195, Suspend Ag Sales & Use Tax Exemption

House Bill 1196, Income Tax Credit Vehicles Using Alternative Fuels

House Bill 1199, Limit the Net Operating Loss Deduction Temporary Limit

 

Two additional bills are pending:

House Bill 1197, Reduce Conservation Easement Cap Amount

House Bill 1200, Limit Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit

 


 

 

 

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

GOV. RITTER'S SCHEDULE FOR TODAY & WEDNESDAY


 

GOV. RITTER'S SCHEDULE FOR TODAY & WEDNESDAY

 

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

 

9 a.m.              Gov. Ritter will attend the monthly meeting of the United Veterans Committee of Colorado. Location: VFW Post 9644, 2680 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood.

 

10:15 a.m.       Gov. Ritter will deliver remarks and answer questions during the American Cancer Society's Day of Action at the Capitol. Location: Old Supreme Court Chambers, State Capitol.

 

2 p.m.              Gov. Ritter and his mother, Ethel, who turns 85 years old Tuesday, will help dedicate the opening of Plains Medical Center's new health clinic in Strasburg, where Mrs. Ritter resides. Location: 55981 Colfax Ave., Strasburg.

 

4 p.m.              Gov. Ritter will deliver remarks and answer questions during the Fort Collins-Loveland Chamber of Commerce Annual Day at the Capitol. Location: Old Supreme Court Chambers, State Capitol.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

 

9:15 a.m.         Gov. Ritter will visit the 9HealthFair Day at the Capitol and perhaps get his blood pressure checked. Location: Capitol Press Room, Room 326, third floor.

 

9:30 a.m.         Gov. Ritter will deliver remarks and take questions during Action 22 Day at the Capitol. Action 22 advocates and addresses issues on behalf of 22 counties in southeastern Colorado. Location: Old Supreme Court Chambers, State Capitol.

 

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