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H_THL_2024A 03/12/2024 01:34:03 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/12/2024
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Frizell X
Jodeh *
Mauro X
Parenti *
Valdez X
Vigil X
Wilson X
Lindsay X
Froelich X
Time 01:34:03 PM to 04:22:31 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by Dan Graeve
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1318 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1334 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB24-079 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1269 Amended, referred to House Finance

HB24-1318 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:34:36 PM  
Representative Ortiz,
bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 24-1318 to the committee. The bill
repeals a landlord’s authority to require restoration of property after
reasonable modifications are made by an individual with a disability. Representative
Ortiz provided written materials to the committee that can be found as
Attachment A.
01:40:35 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
01:45:32 PM  
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Meredith Henry, representing The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
01:49:41 PM  
Hillary Jorgensen, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coaliton, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Linda Miller, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
01:55:55 PM  
Witnesses responded
to questions from the committee.
02:04:33 PM  
The bill sponsor provided final comments on the bill.


02:06:58 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1318 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Vigil
Seconded Mauro
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Excused
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Valdez Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1334 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:07:04 PM  
Representative Boesenecker, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 24-1334 to the committee. The bill prohibits an owner of a multiunit residential building or mobile home park from denying access to the property by a broadband internet provider to install necessary hardware.
02:10:14 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
02:22:10 PM  
Mr. Andrew Hamrick,
representing the Colorado Apartment Association, testified in opposition
to the bill.

Mr. Michael McReynolds, representing the Office of Information Technology
& the Colorado Broadband Office, testified to amend the bill.
02:27:12 PM  
Mr. Mark Kurtz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Jody Shadduck-McNally, representing Larimer County, testified in support of the bill.
Chad Crager, representing the City of Fort Collins, testified in support of the bill.
02:37:28 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
02:43:08 PM  
Representative Boesenecker introduced and explained amendment L.002 to the committee (Attachment B).


02:44:18 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B)
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Mauro
Boesenecker
Catlin
Frizell
Jodeh Excused
Mauro
Parenti
Valdez
Vigil
Wilson
Lindsay
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:44:19 PM  
The bill sponsor provided final comments on the bill.
02:47:19 PM  
Committee members provided final comments on the bill.


02:51:17 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1334, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Vigil
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Frizell No
Jodeh Excused
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Valdez Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-079 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:52:06 PM  
Representatives Weinberg
and Mabrey, bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 24-079 to the committee.
The bill authorizes a two-wheeled motorcycle to pass another vehicle in
the same lane under certain conditions.
03:01:49 PM  
Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:12:26 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
03:17:59 PM  
Deputy Chief James Martin, representing the Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police-Pueblo Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:20:44 PM  
Mr. Edward Schoenheit, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Deputy Chief Jensen, representing the Colorado Association Chiefs of Police - Colorado Springs Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:24:57 PM  
Brandon Nathlich,
representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety-Colorado State Patrol,
responded to committee questions.

Mr. Larry Montgomery, representing themself and ABATE Colorado, testified
in a neutral position on the bill.

03:33:14 PM  
Mr. Nick Sands, representing the American Motorcyclist Association, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Jim Bensberg, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:39:11 PM  
Mr. Benjamin Royall, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Gregg Sheldon, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:44:20 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions form the committee.
03:44:30 PM  
Tiger Chandler, representing the Coalition of Independent Riders and the Confederation of Clubs, testified in support of the bill.


03:55:15 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment C)
Moved Vigil
Seconded Mauro
Boesenecker
Catlin
Frizell
Jodeh
Mauro
Parenti
Valdez
Vigil
Wilson
Lindsay
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:55:23 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.


04:00:45 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Vigil
Seconded Mauro
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell No
Jodeh Yes
Mauro No
Parenti Yes
Valdez No
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1269 - Amended, referred to House Finance

04:01:43 PM  
Representative Mauro introduced House Bill 24-1269 to the committee. The bill modifies the fee amounts that a county clerk and recorder may collect and delays the repeal of the Electronic Recording Technology Board.
04:04:46 PM  
Mr. Luke Dechant, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association - Douglas County, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Justin Grantham, representing the Colorado County Clerks Association, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Don Booher, representing the Land Title Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
04:08:52 PM  
Ms. Michelle Batey, representing the Electronic Recording Technology Board, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Tiffany Lee, representing La Plata County, testified in support of the bill.
04:15:18 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
04:17:53 PM  
Representative Mauro
introduced and explained amendments L.001 (Attachment D) and amendment
L.002 (Attachment E) to the committee.



04:18:51 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D)
Moved Mauro
Seconded Boesenecker
Boesenecker
Catlin
Frizell
Jodeh
Mauro
Parenti
Valdez
Vigil
Wilson
Lindsay
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:19:24 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E)
Moved Mauro
Seconded Jodeh
Boesenecker
Catlin
Frizell
Jodeh
Mauro
Parenti
Valdez
Vigil
Wilson
Lindsay
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:19:25 PM  
The bill sponsor provided final comments on the bill.
04:20:53 PM  
Committee members
provided final comments on the bill.


04:22:15 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1269, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Mauro
Seconded Frizell
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Valdez Excused
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Excused
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:22:31 PM   The committee adjourned.