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H_TLG_2022A 03/09/2022 01:34:03 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/09/2022
Attendance
Amabile X
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Hooton *
Larson X
Lindsay X
Pico X
Rich X
Sullivan X
Valdez D. X
Van Winkle X
Gray X
Exum X
Time 01:34:03 PM to 06:12:02 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Exum
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB22-075 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB22-065 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB22-1239 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB22-1137 Lay Over
HB22-1139 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB22-075 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:34:24 PM  
Representatives Bird
and Catlin, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 22-075 concerning
removal of a director on the board of directors of a cemetery district
by a board of county commissioners.
01:37:05 PM  
Richard Orf, representing
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the
bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., was available
to answer committee questions.  Mr. Bergman provided a handout (Attachment
A).  Wendy Buxton-Andrade, representing Prowers County, testified
in support of the bill.
01:40:30 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


01:45:35 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-075 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Catlin
Seconded Pico
Amabile Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Hooton Yes
Larson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-065 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:45:50 PM  
Representatives Gray
and Will, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 22-065 concerning the
status of elected county coroners in class II, III, and IV counties.  Effective
January 1, 2023, the bill increases the salaries of newly elected or reelected
category II county coroners to match the salary of category II county treasurers
and full time category III and IV county coronors to match to salary of
the county treasurer.  In addition, the bill allows part-time work
for category II coronors and full time for category III and IV counties.

01:48:44 PM  
Dr. Emily Russell,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Randy
Keller, representing Colorado Coroner's Association, testified in support
of the bill.  Mr. Robert Glassmire, representing himself, testified
in support of the bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties,
Inc., testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Kevin Grantham, representing
Fremont County, testified in support of the bill.

01:51:14 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
02:10:08 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


02:13:54 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-065 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Catlin
Amabile Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Hooton Yes
Larson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1239 - Amended, referred to House Finance

02:14:12 PM  
Representative Titone,
prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 22-1239, concerning the regulation
of community association managers by the Division of Real Estate in the
Department of Regulatory Agencies.  The bill requires licensing for
business entities managing associations.  Licensure of community association
managers repeals, according to the bill, on September 1, 2029.

02:18:09 PM  
Ms. Ashley Nichols,
representing Community Associations Institue, testified in opposition to
the bill.  Mr. John Krueger, representing Associa, testified in opposition
to the bill.  Buck Bailey, representing himself, testified in a neutral
position on the bill.  Mr. Bailey provided a handout (Attachment B).
 Mr. Lee Freedman, representing Colorado Legislative Action Committee
(CLAC), testified in opposition to the bill.  Comments from CLAC were
uploaded as Attachment C.  Garry Wolff, representing himself, testified
to amend the bill.  Mrs. Marcia Waters, representing Department of
Regulatory Agencies, Division of Real Estate, testified in a neutral position
on the bill.
02:52:14 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
03:00:07 PM  
Ms. Elizabeth Peetz,
representing Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of
the bill.  Mr. Stan Hrincevich, representing Colorado HOA Forum, testified
in support of the bill.  Ms. Connie Van Dorn, representing Colorado
HOA Homeowner Advocates, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Andrew
Mowery, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:13:01 PM  
Committee members made comments about the bill.
03:13:18 PM  
Brian Terhark, representing
Westwind Management Group, testified about the bill.  Public comments
submitted via text were uploaded as Attachment D.
03:16:54 PM  
Committee members made comments.
03:20:43 PM  
Representative Titone
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment E).

03:22:53 PM  
Representative Titone
explained amendment L.002 (Attachment F).



03:23:39 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E).
Moved Gray
Seconded Amabile
Amabile
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Larson
Lindsay
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:24:03 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F).
Moved Gray
Seconded Amabile
Amabile
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Larson
Lindsay
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:24:23 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
03:24:34 PM  
Committee members made comments.


03:32:15 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1239, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Gray
Seconded Amabile
Amabile Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Hooton Yes
Larson No
Lindsay Yes
Pico No
Rich No
Sullivan No
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1137 - Lay Over


03:32:32 PM  
Representatives Ricks
and Bradfield, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 22-1137 concerning
practices of unit owners' associations and authorizing the enforcement
of certain matters regarding associations in small claims court and limiting
the conduct of associations in collecting unpaid assessments, fees, and
fines.  A packet of materials was provided to the committee (Attachment
G).  The bill requires an association to notify homeowners in additional
manners regarding a delinquency and limits fines that associations may
charge, as well as the interest rate that associations may charge on unpaid
assessments, fines, and fees.  Limits are also included in the bill
in terms of which assessments, fines, and fees may be collected and the
manner in which collections are made.  

03:48:01 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
03:48:14 PM  
Ms. Topazz McBride, representing Greater Denver Ministerial Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andrew Mowery, representing Colorado HOA Homeowner Advocates, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Stacey Rogers, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Susan Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Jose Vasquez, representing Colorado Legal Services, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Jerome Curry, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Julie Evans, representing Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jill-Ellyn Straus, representing Colorado Legislative Action Committee, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:29:33 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
04:34:21 PM  
Mrs. Danielle Holley, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Aaron Goodlock, representing Community Associations Institute - Rocky Mountain and Southern Colorado Chapters, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. John Krueger, representing Associa, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Lindsay Smith, representing CAI Colorado Legislative Action Committee, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Lee Freedman, representing Colorado Legislative Action Committee, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Gretchen Davis, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Edward Schoenheit, representing Stetson Hills Master HOA, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Stan Hrincevich, representing Colorado HOA Forum, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
04:56:08 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
05:05:39 PM  
Ms. Elizabeth Peetz,
representing Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of
the bill.  Buck Bailey, representing himself, testified in a neutral
position on the bill.  Mike Bailey, representing Highlands Ranch,
testified in opposition to the bill.
05:16:01 PM  
Ms. Kathleen Kryczka,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Nina
Kazazian, representing Kazazian & Associates, LLC, testified in support
of the bill. Ms. Wendy Bohling, representing herself, testified in support
of the bill.  Public comments submitted were uploaded as Attachment
H.
05:33:51 PM  
The bill sponsors highlighted some submitted testimony.
05:34:32 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
05:41:26 PM  
Committee members made comments about the bill.



HB22-1139 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


05:45:57 PM  
Representatives Geitner and Hooton, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 22-1139 concerning prohibiting a unit owners' association of a common interest community from regulating the use of public right-of-way.
05:50:48 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
05:52:45 PM  
Ms. Elizabeth Peetz,
representing Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of
the bill.  Buck Bailey, representing himself, testified in a neutral
position on the bill.
05:55:39 PM  
Mr. Edward Schoenheit,
representing Ridgeview at Stetson Hills Master HOA, testified in opposition
to the bill.  Mr.  Andrew Mowery, representing himself, testified
in support of the bill.  Mr. Stan Hrincevich, representing Colorado
HOA Forum, testified in support of the bill.  Public comments were
uploaded as Attachment I.
06:06:51 PM  
The bill sponsors
explained the amendment L.001 (Attachment J).



06:07:39 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment J).
Moved Hooton
Seconded Van Winkle
Amabile
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Larson
Lindsay
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
06:07:40 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
06:08:52 PM  
Committee members made comments about the bill.


06:11:49 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1139, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Hooton
Seconded Valdez D.
Amabile Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Hooton Yes
Larson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Pico No
Rich Yes
Sullivan No
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Excused
Exum Excused
Final YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


06:12:02 PM   The committee adjourned.






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