68AE058A125E54D8872585220060963D Hearing Summary

Senator Rankin co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1093, concerning county authority to license and regulate short-term lodging rentals. Senator Rankin explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Committee members received a fact sheet supporting the bill, prepared by Colorado Counties, Inc (Attachment B).

Kelly Kury, representing Pitkin County, testified in support of HB 20-1093.

Thomas Davidson, representing Summit County, testified in support of the bill. Committee members received a packet of slides supporting Mr. Davidson's discussion (Attachment C).

Keely Ambrose, representing Summit County, testified in support of the bill.

Julie Westendorff, representing La Plata County, testified in support of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the ability to address the issues touched upon by the bill through county land use rules, and county limits on short-term rentals. Discussion followed regarding the scope of the bill.