The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to favorably report House Bill 133, a bill to authorize a tax credit for small employers that offer health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).

Chairman Romer said his office had received no in-person testimony at the committee’s fifth hearing. Representative Craig was present in the gallery, and Vice Chair Thomas moved to favorably report the bill. The motion carried on a unanimous roll-call vote.

Committee members noted that an amendment had been proposed on the bill. The chair authorized the Legislative Service Commission (LSC) to harmonize the May 7 amendment with the bill text before further action. The committee also left the roll open until 2:00 p.m. the same day to allow additional cosponsors to be recorded.

No further debate or fiscal estimates were discussed on the record during this hearing. The favorable report sends the measure to the next stage of consideration in the House.