Senator Ball, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 26-1114. Starting in October 2031, this bill prohibits certain local jurisdictions from requiring that the lot size for a single-family dwelling be greater than 2,000 square feet.

The bill sponsor requested that the bill be postponed indefinitely after public testimony is heard.

Kiplund Kolkmeier, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Scott Cox, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Chase Stillman, representing Colorado Association of Home Builders, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Bev Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Jeannine Rustad, representing City of Aurora, testified in opposition to the bill. Kevin Walker, representing City of Colorado Springs, testified in opposition to the bill. Ryan Johnson, representing Town of Frederick, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Josh Campbell, representing Town of Erie, testified in opposition to the bill. Dan Larson, representing City of Wheat Ridge, testified in opposition to the bill. Karen Gordey, representing Lakewood Citizens Alliance, testified in opposition to the bill. Anna Bertanzetti, representing City and County of Broomfield, testified in opposition to the bill. Patty McKernan, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jody Nickerson, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony submitted to the committee is appended as Attachment A.

The bill sponsor made closing comments.