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CA04694C3D68E1248725896B0074F1CB Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB23-110

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Mar 7, 2023      
Location LSB A



SB23-110 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:17:22 PM  
Representatives Kipp
and Taggart, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 23-110
concerning transparency for metropolitan districts.  The bill proposes
additional requirements to proposed service plans on or after January 1,
2024, including maximum mill levies and debts determined by the local governments
served.  The bill also requires a metropolitan district meet annually
beginning in 2023 if formed after January 1, 2020; that the district obtain
a statement from a registered muncipal advisor before issuing debt; and
that buyers of property within a district be provided with a website address
for the district.
02:26:54 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
02:27:08 PM  
Mrs. Kristi Pollard,
representing Metro District Education Coalition, testified in support of
the bill.  Ms. Maryann McGeady, representing themself, testified in
support of the bill.  Mr. Ted Leighty, representing Colorado Association
of Home Builders, BJ4C, Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, testified in
support of the bill.  Michael Valdez, representing Special District
Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

02:30:36 PM  
Mr. Kevin Walker, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:44:32 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
02:44:45 PM  
Tim Leonard, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Jim Gibson, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mrs. Fayre Ruszczyk,
representing Coloradans for Metro District Reform and myself, testified
in opposition to the bill.
02:59:15 PM  
Mr. JD Lobue, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:59:27 PM  
Mr. John Henderson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
03:06:04 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
03:06:20 PM  
Ms. Shelby Noble,
representing Piper Sandler, testified in support of the bill.  Kyle
Thomas, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr.
Mark Witkiewicz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
 Mr. Brian Fennelly, representing Forest City Stapleton, testified
in support of the bill.  Mr. Jason Burningham, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.

03:34:08 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
03:34:22 PM  
Brian Matise, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill.  Charles Wolfersberger, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill.

03:41:14 PM  
Ms CJ-Connie Van
Dorn, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.  Ms. Evelyn
DeNardo, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
03:47:35 PM  
Max Moss, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Stanley Hrincevich,
representing Colorado Home Owners Association (HOA) Forum, testified in
a neutral position on the bill.  David Dazlich, representing Colorado
Springs Chamber & EDC, testified in support of the bill.  Sarah
Mercer, representing Sterling Ranch, testified in support of the bill.
 Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified
in support of the bill.
04:07:19 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.
04:07:33 PM  
Jeana Hughes, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
04:12:58 PM  
Zach Bishop, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Jennifer Tanaka,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Ken
Guckenberger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Comments uploaded by the public are included as Attachment E.

04:27:37 PM  
Representative Froelich
explained amendment L.021 (Attachment F).

04:27:57 PM  
Representative Froelich
answered questions from committee members.
04:28:31 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to the proposed amendment.
04:30:22 PM  
Committee members
discussed amendment L.021 (Attachment F).



04:32:15 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.021 (Attachment F).
Moved Froelich
Seconded Vigil
Boesenecker No
Catlin No
Dickson No
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey Yes
Mauro No
Parenti Yes
Taggart No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Winter T. No
Lindstedt No
Froelich Yes
YES: 5   NO: 8   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
04:32:56 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
04:35:51 PM  
Committee members made closing remarks.


04:37:44 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-110 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Taggart
Seconded Wilson
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Dickson Yes
Lindsay No
Mabrey No
Mauro Yes
Parenti No
Taggart Yes
Vigil No
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich No
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS