Ways and Means committee rejects bill to color-code subdivisions by levy

An unidentified member moved that House Bill 27-46 be given a "do pass" recommendation, describing the measure as directing color-coding of political subdivisions by their levies and requiring the Department of Revenue to update its website with maps and overlays.

Ranking Member Taylor objected during debate, saying the required website and mapping updates would impose costs and that testimony had not shown physical or fiscal benefits to justify the expense. "I think this is a big expense without much benefit, sir," Taylor said.

The clerk then called a roll-call vote in executive session. Chairman McGurrell and Vice Chair Davis recorded aye votes. Ranking Member Taylor, Representative Matheson, Representative Moseley, Representative Self, Representative Strickler and Representative Bridal recorded no votes. No recorded vote was captured in the roll sequence for Representative Coleman. The presiding member announced the result: "With 2 voting in favor and 6 against, you have failed to pass House Bill 27-46." The committee left executive session and adjourned.

The bill would have required the Department of Revenue to provide map overlays and color-coded indicators of local levy levels on its website; the transcript records a fiscal note referenced in testimony but does not specify dollar amounts or implementation timelines. No amendments or secondary motions were recorded, and the motion lacked a recorded second in the transcript.