Representative Boesenecker, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 25-1029 to the committee. The bill grants a municipality full authority over open space and natural areas that a municipality acquires outside its municipal limits.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Natalie Menten, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Mike Rawluk, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The bill sponsor distributed Amendment L.001 to the committee which can be found as Attachment B.

Ms. Bev Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Donahue, representing the City of Fort Collins, testified in support of the bill.

Tim Miller, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified to amend the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee regarding amendment L.001.

The bill sponsor provided final comments on the bill.