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.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.

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.

Mr. Kevin Walker, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.

Mr. JD Lobue, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. John Henderson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.

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.

The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.

Brian Matise, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.  Charles Wolfersberger, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.

Jeana Hughes, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

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.

Representative Froelich explained amendment L.021 (Attachment F).

The bill sponsors responded to the proposed amendment.

Committee members discussed amendment L.021 (Attachment F).

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.

Committee members made closing remarks.