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1EEDD660B5D9D6C4872589960002B04E Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB23-213

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT & HOUSING
Date Apr 18, 2023      
Location SCR 352



SB23-213 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


06:29:30 PM  
Senator Moreno, prime sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 23-213. The bill requires the Department of Local Affairs to adopt model codes to increase higher density housing options and to create methodologies for assessing and planning for residential housing needs. Local governments must adopt model codes or develop new local zoning and building codes meeting minimum standards.

The bill sponsor discussed the merits of the bill.

06:32:19 PM  
The bill sponsor introduced and explained Amendment L.009 (Attachment C).
06:34:13 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
06:44:35 PM  
Committee discussion continued.


06:48:20 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment C).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
06:48:33 PM  
The bill sponsor introduced and explained Amendment L.011 (Attachment D).
06:49:53 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.


06:51:47 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment D).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
06:51:59 PM  
The bill sponsor introduced and explained Amendment L.012 (Attachment E).


06:53:23 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.012 (Attachment E).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
06:53:29 PM  
The bill sponsor introduced and explained Amendment L.029 (Attachment F).
06:56:28 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.


06:58:11 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.029 (Attachment F).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
06:58:17 PM  
The committee made comments on the amendments.
07:00:54 PM  
Senator Gonzales
introduced and explained Amendment L.013 (Attachment G).
07:03:18 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.013.


07:07:15 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.013 (Attachment G).
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:07:25 PM  
Senator Gonzales
introduced and explained Amendment L.014 (Attachment H).


07:08:19 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.014 (Attachment H).
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:08:24 PM  
Senator Gonzales introduced and explained Amendment L.015 (Attachment I).


07:12:31 PM
Motion This is a conceptual amendment to strike page 2, lines 5 and 6, of Amendment L.015.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Roberts
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


07:13:33 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.015 (Attachment I).
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:13:43 PM  
Senator Gonzales introduced and explained Amendment L.033 (Attachment J).
07:16:19 PM  
The committee and
bill sponsor discussed Amendment L.033.


07:22:50 PM
Motion This is a conceptual amendment to strike the word "TARGETED" on page 1, line 8, of Amendment L.033.
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Gonzales
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Roberts
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
07:23:41 PM  
The committee continued to discuss the amendments.


07:24:29 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.033 (Attachment J).
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:24:35 PM  
Senator Exum introduced and explained Amendment L.016 (Attachment K).


07:25:39 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.016 (Attachment K).
Moved Exum
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:25:44 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis introduced and explained Amendment L.017 (Attachment L).
07:28:02 PM  
The committee and bill sponsor discussed Amendment L.017.


07:38:37 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.017 (Attachment L).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:38:42 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis introduced and explained Amendment L.027 (Attachment M).
07:39:28 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.027.


07:43:28 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.027 (Attachment M).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:43:33 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis introduced and explained Amendment L.028 (Attachment N).


07:44:37 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.028 (Attachment N).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:44:43 PM  
Senator Roberts introduced and explained Amendment L.018 (Attachment O).


07:45:59 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.018 (Attachment O).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:46:05 PM  
Senator Gonzales introduced and explained Amendment L.020 (Attachment P).
07:47:48 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.020.


07:49:12 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.020 (Attachment P).
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
07:49:17 PM  
Senator Gonzales introduced and explained Amendment L.032 (Attachment Q).
07:51:52 PM  
The committee recessed.
07:56:56 PM  
The committee reconvened.
07:57:14 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.032.
08:07:52 PM  
Committee discussion continued.


08:11:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.032 (Attachment Q).
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:11:58 PM  
The bill sponsor introduced and explained Amendment L.023 (Attachment R).
08:13:31 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.023.


08:14:54 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.023 (Attachment R).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:15:00 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis introduced and explained Amendment L.024 (Attachment S).
08:16:23 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.024.


08:20:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.024 (Attachment S).
Moved Jaquez Lewis
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:21:01 PM  
Senator Roberts introduced
and explained Amendment L.035 (Attachment T).
08:22:41 PM  
The committee and
bill sponsor discussed Amendment L.035.
08:24:19 PM  
The committee recessed.
08:27:22 PM  
The committee reconvened.
08:27:35 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
08:27:58 PM  
Senator Roberts withdrew Amendment L.035.
08:28:17 PM  
Senator Roberts introduced and explained Amendment L.034 (Attachment U).
08:29:08 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.034.


08:30:45 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.034 (Attachment U).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gonzales
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Roberts
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
08:30:50 PM  
Senator Kirkmeyer introduced and explained Amendment L.010 (Attachment V).
08:40:33 PM  
Senator Kirkmeyer
continued to explain Amendment L.010.

08:50:53 PM  
The committee and
bill sponsor discussed Amendment L.010.


08:55:08 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment V).
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Gonzales No
Kirkmeyer Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Roberts No
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
08:55:14 PM  
Senator Byron Pelton introduced and explained Amendment L.026 (Attachment W).
08:57:14 PM  
The committee discussed Amendment L.026.


08:58:19 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.026 (Attachment W).
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Gonzales No
Kirkmeyer Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Roberts No
Exum No
Jaquez Lewis No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
08:58:24 PM  
The committee made closing remarks.
09:08:24 PM  
The committee continued
to make closing remarks.
09:18:00 PM  
The committee continued to make closing remarks.
09:28:29 PM  
The committee continued
to make closing remarks.
09:33:17 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.


09:35:53 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-213, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Exum
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Roberts Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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