6D82878BF03F511F8725868F00691280 Hearing Summary

Representative Luck, bill sponsor, introduced HB21-1032. This bill allows a local governing body to abrogate all or any portion of a disaster emergency order issued by the Governor when the disaster emergency lasts longer than 30 days, by adopting a resolution, ordinance, law, or rule.  A governing body is required to notify the Governor and any affected state agencies of the adoption.  The state is prohibited from retaliating against a governing body that takes action under the bill.  This includes withholding a monetary payment or any other form of financial assistance.

Committee members asked questions to Representative Luck about the bill.

Mayor Don Wilson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He spoke about the need for flexibility within local communities.

Committee members asked questions to Mayor Wilson.

Commissioner Lori Saine, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Amy Mitchell, representing Park County County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.

Carmen Bontrager, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Mitchell and Commissioner Saine responded to questions.

Representative Luck made final remarks about the bill.

Committee members made final remarks on the bill.