S_LGH_2025A 03/27/2025 01:46:46 PM Committee Summary

Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Cassell, representing Town of Frederick, testified in opposition to the bill. Reagan Shane, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Joshua Rivero, representing Town of Parker, testified in opposition to the bill. John McConnell, representing City of Westminster, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Luis Farias, representing AMAROK, testified in support of the bill.

The panelist responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors made closing comments.

Committee members made closing comments.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senators Gonzales and Exum, prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1169. The bill requires local governments to allow the construction of residential developments on properties owned by faith-based organizations, school districts, or state colleges or universities.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Guyleen Castriotta, representing City and County of Broomfield, testified to amend the bill. Alecia Brown, representing City of Lone Tree, testified in opposition to the bill. Joshua Rivero, representing, Town of Parker, testified in opposition to the bill. Bud Starker, representing City of Wheat Ridge City Council, Colorado Municipal League, and Metro Mayors Caucus, testified in opposition to the bill. Ari Armstrong, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

The panelists responded to questions fro the committee.

Zach Martinez, representing Gary Advocacy, testified in support of the bill. Peter LiFari, representing Maiker Housing Partners, testified in support of the bill. Ben David Hensley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

The panelists responded to question from the committee.

Karen Kallenberg, representing Habitat for Humanity of Colorado, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Dan Williams, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. and Teller County, testified in opposition to the bill. John McConnell, representing City of Westminster, testified in opposition to the bill. Shannon Haynes, representing Colorado Association of Ski Towns, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Eric Nelson, representing Together Colorado Transforming Justice Team, testified in support of the bill. Matt Frommer, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Robert Greer, representing YIMBY Denver, testified in support of the bill. Nathan Lindquist, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, was available to answer committee questions.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

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

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.021 (Attachment B).

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.022 (Attachment C).

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.023 (Attachment D).

The bill sponsors made closing comments.

Committee members made closing comments.