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H_THL_2023A 03/07/2023 01:31:04 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/07/2023
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Dickson X
Lindsay X
Mabrey X
Mauro X
Parenti X
Taggart X
Vigil X
Wilson X
Winter T. X
Lindstedt *
Froelich X
Time 01:31:04 PM to 04:56:02 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1147 Amended, referred to House Finance
SB23-110 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB23-077 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB23-1147 - Amended, referred to House Finance

01:31:16 PM  
Representative Kipp,
prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 23-1147 concerning creating
an enterprise to educate drivers and reimburse third parties to administer
driving examinations.  The bill proposes limiting fees that third
party providers may charge for services; providing translation services
for driving examinations; and imposing an additional fee on instruction
permits and driver licenses.
01:31:27 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from committee members.
01:36:16 PM  
Director Mark Ferrandino,
representing Colorado Department of Revenue, testified in opposition to
the bill.  Mr. Kevin Hughes, representing American Driving Academy,
testified in opposition to the bill.  Ms. Deborah Munitz, representing
Welcome Driver Inc., testified to amend the bill.  Clerk Susan Corliss,
representing Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder, testified to amend the
bill.
01:39:06 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
01:51:03 PM  
Ms. Sarah Staron,
representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill.  Nancy
Diaz, representing I Drive Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
 Uploaded public testimony is included as Attachment A.
02:02:16 PM  
Representative Kipp
explained amendments L.006, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments B, C, and D).

02:03:43 PM  
The bill sponsor
responded to questions from committee members regarding the amendments.


02:06:39 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment B).
Moved Dickson
Seconded Boesenecker
Boesenecker
Catlin
Dickson
Lindsay
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Lindstedt Excused
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:07:04 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C).
Moved Dickson
Seconded Boesenecker
Boesenecker
Catlin
Dickson
Lindsay
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Lindstedt Excused
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:07:20 PM  
The bill sponsor
explained the amendments.
02:08:14 PM  
The bill sponsor
responded to questions from committee members on amendment L.004 (Attachment
D).


02:09:05 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D).
Moved Dickson
Seconded Boesenecker
Boesenecker
Catlin
Dickson
Lindsay
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Lindstedt Excused
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:09:06 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
02:13:13 PM  
Committee members made closing remarks.


02:17:10 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1147, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Lindstedt
Seconded Dickson
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Dickson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-110 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:17:22 PM  
Representatives Kipp
and Taggart, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 23-110
concerning transparency for metropolitan districts.  The bill proposes
additional requirements to proposed service plans on or after January 1,
2024, including maximum mill levies and debts determined by the local governments
served.  The bill also requires a metropolitan district meet annually
beginning in 2023 if formed after January 1, 2020; that the district obtain
a statement from a registered muncipal advisor before issuing debt; and
that buyers of property within a district be provided with a website address
for the district.
02:26:54 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
02:27:08 PM  
Mrs. Kristi Pollard,
representing Metro District Education Coalition, testified in support of
the bill.  Ms. Maryann McGeady, representing themself, testified in
support of the bill.  Mr. Ted Leighty, representing Colorado Association
of Home Builders, BJ4C, Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, testified in
support of the bill.  Michael Valdez, representing Special District
Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

02:30:36 PM  
Mr. Kevin Walker, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:44:32 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
02:44:45 PM  
Tim Leonard, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Jim Gibson, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mrs. Fayre Ruszczyk,
representing Coloradans for Metro District Reform and myself, testified
in opposition to the bill.
02:59:15 PM  
Mr. JD Lobue, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:59:27 PM  
Mr. John Henderson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
03:06:04 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
03:06:20 PM  
Ms. Shelby Noble,
representing Piper Sandler, testified in support of the bill.  Kyle
Thomas, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr.
Mark Witkiewicz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
 Mr. Brian Fennelly, representing Forest City Stapleton, testified
in support of the bill.  Mr. Jason Burningham, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.

03:34:08 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
03:34:22 PM  
Brian Matise, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill.  Charles Wolfersberger, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill.

03:41:14 PM  
Ms CJ-Connie Van
Dorn, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.  Ms. Evelyn
DeNardo, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
03:47:35 PM  
Max Moss, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Stanley Hrincevich,
representing Colorado Home Owners Association (HOA) Forum, testified in
a neutral position on the bill.  David Dazlich, representing Colorado
Springs Chamber & EDC, testified in support of the bill.  Sarah
Mercer, representing Sterling Ranch, testified in support of the bill.
 Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified
in support of the bill.
04:07:19 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
04:07:33 PM  
Jeana Hughes, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
04:12:58 PM  
Zach Bishop, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Jennifer Tanaka,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Ken
Guckenberger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Comments uploaded by the public are included as Attachment E.

04:27:37 PM  
Representative Froelich
explained amendment L.021 (Attachment F).

04:27:57 PM  
Representative Froelich
answered questions from committee members.
04:28:31 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to the proposed amendment.
04:30:22 PM  
Committee members
discussed amendment L.021 (Attachment F).



04:32:15 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.021 (Attachment F).
Moved Froelich
Seconded Vigil
Boesenecker No
Catlin No
Dickson No
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro No
Parenti Yes
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Lindstedt No
Froelich Yes
YES: 5   NO: 8   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
04:32:56 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
04:35:51 PM  
Committee members made closing remarks.


04:37:44 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-110 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Taggart
Seconded Wilson
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Dickson Yes
Lindsay No
Mabrey No
Mauro Yes
Parenti No
Taggart Yes
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich No
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-077 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


04:37:55 PM  
Representative Froelich,
prime sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 23-077 concerning prohibiting certain
terms in broker engagement contracts for the sale of a residence.  The
bill proposes excluding from these contracts covenants running with the
land; an assignment of the right to provide service without notice; or
a recordable lien, encumbrance, or other real property security interest.
 
04:40:18 PM  
Zach Chicoine, representing
Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of the bill.  Jason
Hopfer, representing Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support
of the bill.  Mrs. Marcia Waters, representing Department of Regulatory
Agencies - Division of Real Estate, testified in support of the bill.  Brian
Phillips, representing Land Title Association of Colorado, testified in
support of the bill.  Uploaded public comments are included as Attachment
G.
04:49:24 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
04:53:12 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.


04:55:10 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-077 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Froelich
Seconded Lindstedt
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Dickson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:56:02 PM   The committee adjourned.