S_LGH_2024A 03/19/2024 02:09:31 PM Committee Summary

Wayne McClary, Department of Local Affairs, gave an overview of the State Housing Board. He introduced the board appointee, Ladawn Sperling.

Ladawn Sperling, appointee, introduced themselves to the committee.

The appointee responded to questions from the committee.

Senators Cutter and Jaquez Lewis, prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1033. The bill encourages emergency management agencies to address the needs of individuals with animals when amending or adopting emergency management plans.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Kristin Stephens, appointee to the Middle Income Housing Authority, introduced themselves to the committee.

The appointee responded to questions from the committee.

Sabrina Pacha, representing the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, testified in support of the bill.

Diana Dalager, representing the American Red Cross Colorado and Wyoming, testified in support of the bill.

Ashlee Andersen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Michael Neil, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ali Mickelson, representing the Dumb Friends League, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.007 (Attachment A).

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.006 (Attachment B).

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee on amendment L.006.

Pierce Lively, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee on amendment L.006.

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.005 (Attachment C).

Mr. Lively responded to questions from the committee on amendment L.005.

The bill sponsors made closing comments.

Senator Priola, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1062. The bill allows a Metropolitan Sewage Disposal District to obtain a court warrant to inspect a property for violations of a US Environmental Protection Agency approved industrial pretreatment program.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Erin Bertoli, representing Metro Water Recovery, testified in support of the bill.

Sarah Niyork, representing Metro Water Recovery, testified in support of the bill.

Nicole Rowan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Robinett, representing Metro Water Recovery, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Jackson, representing Metro Water Recovery, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.