S_LG_2021A 05/25/2021 08:19:01 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT Date 05/25/2021 Attendance Kirkmeyer X Kolker X Liston X Story X Ginal X Time 08:19:01 PM to 09:09:32 PM Place SCR 352 This Meeting was called to order by Ginal This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman Hearing Items Action Taken hConf 21-Housing Board — State Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hHB21-1285 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations hHB21-1296 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar hHB21-1278 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar hHB21-1284 Referred to the Committee of the Whole Conf 21-Housing Board — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/B11CE2961770...$File/21SenateLocal0525AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateLocal0525AttachA.pdf 08:19:25 PM Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Department of Local Affairs, introduced Candace Payne, appointee to the state Housing Board. Candace Payne came to the table. The appointment letter is Attachment A. Her resume and application are available at the State Archives. Ms. Payne discussed her professional experience and her interest in serving on the board. 08:22:36 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Candace Payne to the State Housing Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Kolker Yes Liston Yes Story Yes Ginal Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB21-1285 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/96BA4D0E9968...$File/21SenateLocal0525AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateLocal0525AttachB.pdf 08:23:06 PM Senators Jaquez Lewis and Buckner introduced House Bill 21-1285 concerning funding for the creative arts industries. 08:26:15 PM Ms. Linda Weise, representing the Simple Gift Series and Colorado Springs Conservatory and the Colorado Springs Community Cultural Collective, testified in support of the bill. 08:33:09 PM Ms. Sheila Traister, representing SAG/AFTRA and the Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill. 08:34:27 PM Ms. Khadija Haynes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 08:36:37 PM Senator Jaquez Lewis distributed and explained Amendment L.008 (Attachment B). 08:42:06 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.008 Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer No Kolker Yes Liston No Story Yes Ginal Yes YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 08:42:27 PM The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill. 08:44:16 PM Committee members made comments on the merits of the bill. 08:45:22 PM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1285, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer No Kolker Yes Liston No Story Yes Ginal Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB21-1296 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar 08:45:55 PM Senator Hisey introduced House Bill 21-1296 concerning limited gaming. 08:49:31 PM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1296 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Kolker Yes Liston Yes Story Yes Ginal Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB21-1278 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/510AD77EE5B1...$File/21SenateLocal0525AttachC.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateLocal0525AttachC.pdf 08:50:39 PM Senator Sonnenberg introduced House Bill 21-1278, concerning permitting special districts to hold meetings electronically. He distributed and explained amendment L.002 (Attachment C). 08:52:11 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer Kolker Liston Story Ginal YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 08:52:56 PM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1278, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Kolker Yes Liston Yes Story Yes Ginal Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB21-1284 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole 08:53:27 PM Senator Priola introduced House Bill 21-1284, concerning limits on solar energy installation fees. 08:54:14 PM Mike Kruger, representing the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee. 09:06:23 PM The committee discussed the bill. 09:09:01 PM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1284 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Story Seconded Kirkmeyer No Kolker Yes Liston No Story Yes Ginal Yes Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 09:09:32 PM The committee adjourned.