Representative Kraft-Tharp and Representative McKean introduced House Bill 20-1165. The bill modifies language in the Colorado Architects' Practice Act as it relates to interior designers.  It authorizes a local government to reject a building permit filed by an interior designer only for a reason provided in law.

The bill sponsors provided the committee with Amendment L.001 (Attachment A) and two handouts (Attachments B and C).

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Jennifer Berman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee.

Marilen Reimer, American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado, testified in support of the bill if amended.

Lauren Prestenbach, International Interior Design Association (IIDA), testified in support of the bill.

Kate Chapman, IIDA, testified in support of the bill.

Nikolaus Remus, Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, testified on the bill from a neutral position if amended.

Members of the panel responded to questions from the committee.

Sophia SanMiguel, representing herself, testified on the bill from a neutral position.

The bill sponsors and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.