S_LGH_2025A 03/13/2025 01:31:06 PM Committee Summary

Theresa Cassano, Department of Local Affairs, gave an overview of the State Housing Board and introduced the board appointees: Jarrett Moses, Candace Payne, and Ryan Jones.

Ryan Jones, appointee, introduced themselves to the committee. Candace Payne, appointee, introduced themselves to the committee. Jarrett Moses, appointee, introduced themselves to the committee.

Senator Daugherty, prime sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 25-149. The bill requires counties and municipalities to incorporate a variety of elements to city planning to accommodate equestrians and establishes requirements for motor vehicle operators driving in an equestrian zone.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Richard Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Mark Ruzzin, representing Boulder County, testified in opposition to the bill. Reagan Shane, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill.

Robert Rickgauer, representing Pikes Peak Range Riders and El Paso County Wagon Train, testified in support of the bill. Tara Crase, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Michele Hovet, representing Community Equestrian, testified in support of the bill. Frank Blaha, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Louis Calkin, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Bev Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill. Sergeant Brandon Nathlich, representing Colorado Department of Public Safety and Colorado State Patrol, testified to amend the bill. Bill Scebbi, representing Colorado Horse Council, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Dana Schultz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Tanner Grass, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Shane Baird, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Parker Kidder, representing Westernaires, testified in support of the bill.

Barbara Sunblade, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Cassie Mildenberger, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Abigail Lohmann, representing Westernaires, testified in support of the bill. Jennifer Koon, representing JMK Stables, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony submitted to the committee is appended as Attachment B.

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.004 (Attachment C).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.005 (Attachment D).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment E).

The committee made closing comments.

Senator Exum, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 25-143. The bill modifies HOA enforcement, foreclosure, and reporting requirements.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Lee Freedman, representing Colorado Legislative Action Committee, testified to amend the bill. Molly Foley-Healy, representing Colorado Coalition for Responsible Associations, testified to amend the bill. Edward Schoenheit, representing Stetson Hills Master HOA, testified to amend the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Andrew Mowery, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.012 (Attachment G).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.014 (Attachment H).

The bill sponsor made closing comments.

The committee made closing comments.