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H_TLG_2022A 02/16/2022 01:02:30 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 02/16/2022
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Hooton X
Lindsay X
Luck X
Pico X
Rich X
Sullivan X
Valdez A. X
Valdez D. X
Van Winkle X
Gray X
Froelich *
Time 01:02:30 PM to 03:46:11 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Exum
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB22-1051 Referred to House Finance
HB22-1037 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB22-1104 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB22-1051 - Referred to House Finance
01:02:40 PM  
Representatives McKean
and Bird, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 22-1051 concerning modification
of the Colorado Affordable Housing Tax Credit and extending the time during
which the credit may be claimed and increasing the yearly amount of credits
that can be allocated.  The bill extends the credit from December
31, 2024 to December 31, 2034 and increases the annual aggregate cap to
$15 million beginning on January 1, 2023.
01:09:50 PM  
The bills sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
01:10:06 PM  
Mr. Christopher Stimpson,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Andrew
 Hamrick, representing the Colorado Apartment Association, testified
in support of the bill.  Ms. Rachel Stern, representing Advantage
Capital Partners, testified in support of the bill.  Jerilynn Francis,
representing the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, testified in support
of the bill.  Ms. Francis provided a handout (Attachment A).
01:13:49 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
01:24:07 PM  
Mr. Jonathan Cappelli, representing Neighborhood Development Collaborative, testified in support of the bill. Anneliese Steel, representing Colorado Concern, testified in support of the bill. Brian Rossbert, representing Housing Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.
01:30:20 PM  
Mr. Peter LiFari,
representing Maiker Housing Partners, testified in support of the bill.
 Philip Gilman, representing Sugar Crewk Capital, testified in support
of the bill.  Ms. Lindi Sinton, representing Volunteers of America,
testified in support of the bill.  Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Auralea Moore,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
01:42:14 PM  
Mr. Sebasti Corradino,
representing Archway Communities, testified in support of the bill.
01:54:31 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
01:57:30 PM  
Heidi Morgan, representing
Wells Fargo, testified in support of the bill.  Uploaded files are
included as Attachment B.
02:00:59 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
02:05:05 PM  
Committee members made comments.


02:06:18 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1051 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Valdez D.
Seconded Valdez A.
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Hooton Yes
Lindsay Yes
Luck No
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez A. Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Excused
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1037 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:06:43 PM  
Representatives Hooton and Van Winkle, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 22-1037 concerning the ability of a person to operate a dual medical marijuana and retail marijuana business at the same location if permitted by the licensing authority and local jurisdiction where the businesses are located and subject to requirements regarding separation of operations.
02:11:04 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:11:18 PM  
Ms. Katie First, representing Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI), testified in support of the bill. Allison Robinette, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division, testified in support of the bill. Dominique Mendiola, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division, testified in support of the bill.
02:15:00 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
02:19:53 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


02:21:46 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1037 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Hooton
Seconded Van Winkle
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Hooton Yes
Lindsay Yes
Luck No
Pico No
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez A. Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1104 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:21:58 PM  
Representative Boesenecker,
prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 22-1104 concerning public recreational
trails in electric transmission corridors and encouraging transmission
providers to enter into written agreements for construction and maintenance
of powerline trails and requiring transmission providers to privide information
and notify local governments about the potential for trails when planning
for expansion or construction of transmission corridors.  The bill
allows transmission authorities to cover costs related to complying with
the law by increasing rates.
02:23:49 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
talked about the amendments L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments C, D,
and E).
02:29:16 PM  
Ms. Laraine Martin, representing Routt County Riders, testified in support of the bill.
02:31:04 PM  
Jaclyn Terwey, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Daphne Gervais, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified in opposition to the bill. Ms Kathleen Curry, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, Grand Valley Water Users Association, and Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Patrick Schilken, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:34:50 PM  
Mr.  Austin
Vincent, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in opposition
to the bill.  Mr. Terry Fankhauser, representing the Colorado Cattlemen's
Association, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mr. Timothy Coleman,
representing the Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified to amend
the bill.  Mr. Larry Desjardin, representing Keep Routt Wild, testified
to amend the bill.
02:45:59 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
02:52:54 PM  
Mr. John Reiber, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:59:18 PM  
The witness responded to questions from committee members.
03:04:12 PM  
Mrs. Piep van Heuven,
representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.  Mr.
 Jake Houston, representing The Trust for Public Land, testified in
support of the bill.  Mr. Dan Schmitt, representing himself, testified
in support of the bill.  Ms. Jan Rose, representing CO Coalition for
a Livable Climate (CCLC), testified in support of the bill.
03:12:53 PM  
Committee members made comments about the bill.
03:14:23 PM  
Ms. Christine Brinker, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Lora Kulm, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Susan McFaddin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:21:28 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
03:30:47 PM  
The witnesses continued to respond to questions from committee members.
03:31:07 PM  
Mr. Joe  Anderson,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:35:25 PM  
Amendment L.002 (Attachment
C) was discussed.


03:36:04 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Gray
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Lindsay
Luck
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez A.
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:36:25 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
explained amendment L.003 (Attachment D).


03:37:48 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Gray
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Lindsay
Luck
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez A.
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:39:42 PM
 Motion Adopt conceptual amendment to amendment L.004, strike line 3 in amendment L.004.
Moved Gray
Seconded Valdez A.
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Lindsay
Luck
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez A.
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:40:07 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Gray
Boesenecker
Catlin
Hooton
Lindsay
Luck
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez A.
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:40:08 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
03:43:41 PM  
Committee members made comments about the bill.


03:45:49 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1104, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Hooton
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin No
Hooton Yes
Lindsay Yes
Luck No
Pico No
Rich No
Sullivan Yes
Valdez A. Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:46:11 PM   The committee adjourned.






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