s_lg_2018a_2018-03-13t13:33:28z0 Hearing Summary

Senator Gardner presented Senate Bill 18-190 to the committee, along with an amendment [Attachment A]. The bill authorizes a board of county commissioners to delegate by resolution any planning powers it has to the county planning commission, except for creating fines and penalties. The right to appeal a planning decision to the board of county commissioners must be retained.

Senator Gardner responded to committee members' questions.

Kevin Walker, representing the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Walker and Senator Gardner answered committee members' questions.

Brandy DeLange, representing Colorado Counties Inc (CCI), testified in a neutral position and explained that CCI has not yet taken a position on the bill.

The bill was laid over for action only.