s_sa_2018a_2018-02-12t13:33:37z3 Hearing Summary

Senator Crowder and Senator Kefalas, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-142 to the committee. The bill authorizes the one-time waiver of municipal incorporation requirements for the purpose of creating a sustainable town.

Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified against the bill. She also noted opposition from the Colorado Association of Home Builders.

Brandy DeLange, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified against the bill.

Fred Diehl, representing the town of Erie, testified against the bill.

Mark Ruzzin, representing Boulder County, testified against the bill.

Mr. Ruzzin responded to questions from the committee and Senator Crowder.

Karen Kalavity, representing herself, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

Tim Van Meter, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Wasden, Colorado Business Round Table, testified in support of the bill.

Tom Kaufman, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Van Meter and Senator Crowder responded to committee member questions.

Committee members discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment G] with Senator Crowder.

Susan McFaddin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Charity Cannon, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dorothy DuVall, representing the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Betsy Murray, representing herself, testified in a neutral capacity on the bill.

Senators Crowder and Kefalas wrapped up their presentation of the bill. They discussed amendment L.001.

Committee members commented on the bill.