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BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1029

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, CIVIC, MILITARY, & VETERANS AFFAIRS
Date Mar 4, 2024       Location Old State Library

HB24-1029 - Lay Over


05:07:15 PM  
Representative Bradley, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1029, concerning prohibiting the ownership of certain property interests by covered foreign persons that are not located in the United States. The bill prohibits covered foreign persons from owning certain property interests in Colorado and requires that persons obtaining property ownership register with the Secretary of State
05:16:42 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
05:17:02 PM  
Tyler Garrett, representing the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified to amend the bill. County Commissioner Wayne Ewing, representing the Lincoln County Commissioners, testified to amend the bill. Shannon Johnson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Donna LaBelle, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
05:44:40 PM  
Taylor Szilagyi, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in opposition to the bill. Ash Williams, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Councilman Tim Dietz, representing Castle Rock, testified in support of the bill. Julie Sumpter, representing the Southern Colorado Livestock Association, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony was provided to the committee (Attachment L).
05:53:10 PM  
The bill was laid over for action only to a future date.