95DE2D4D38B874A58725850D0063E9DD Hearing Summary

Senator Gardner, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 20-147, concerning modifications to the "Municipal Annexation Actof 1965" to address the impacts of municipal developments in counties. Senator Gardner explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.

Mark Waller, representing himself, testified in support of SB 20-147. He discussed municipal growth and the urban/rural divide. Mr. Waller responded to questions regarding jurisdiction over a road in his area. Discussion ensued regarding the position of the City and County of Denver on the bill. Mr. Waller responded to questions regarding the potential for creating a memorandum of understanding on the road.

David Broadwell, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB 20-147.

Holly Williams, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Brandy Delange, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Discussion ensued regarding whether the issue addressed by the bill is particular to Colorado Springs.

Peter Wysocki, representing the City of Colorado Springs, testified in opposition to the bill. Wynetta Massey, representing the City of Colorado Springs, testified in opposition to SB 20-147. Wayne Williams, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. He addressed issues raised during earlier testimony. Senator Gardner and Mr. Williams responded to questions regarding the position of counties on SB 20-147. Discussion ensued regarding the process by which the bill was drafted.

Senator Gardner provided closing remarks in support of the bill, and explained the effect of amendment L.001 (Attachment B).

Senator Gardner provided further closing remarks in support of SB 20-147. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.