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Legislative Review Committee Minutes
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
(Approved at March 18, 2025 meeting.)
A. Meeting Called to Order at 4:01 PM
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Canonico, Councilmember Pignataro, Councilmember
Gutowsky (Alternate), Councilmember Ohlson
Staff/Guests Present: Ginny Sawyer, Tyler Marr, Max Valadez, Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Megan DeMasters,
Dianne Criswell, Brian Tholl, Jenn Cassell, Ed Bowditch
B. Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2025. Draft attached.
a. Moved by Pignataro, seconded by Ohlson, motion passed 3-0.
C. Bill Overview and Discussion
Position Bills
a. HB-1029: Municipal Authority over Certain Land-Support
Continued work with sponsors and stakeholders on concerns regarding current park policing
statutes. Finalization expected next week.
b. HB-1039 Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements- Support
c. HB- 1044: Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection-Support (new bill anticipated)
Expecting an insurer fee or surcharge on auto policies, expect an amendment or new bill.
d. HB-1051: Repeal Recycled Bag Carryout Fee- Oppose (Postponed Indefinitely)
e. HB-1056: Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities-Oppose
f. HB-1060: Electronic Fence Detection System – Oppose
Bill surrounded by a lot of misinformation. Close House vote; Likely to will be rejected in the
Senate.
g. HB-1224: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications (CML Amend)
h. HB-1077: Backflow Prevention Devices Requirement – Support
i. HB-1096: Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology – Oppose
In Finance Committee. Staff to provide testimony on permit system costs.
j. HB-1113: Limit Turf in New Residential Development – Monitor
k. HB-1147: Fairness and Transparency in Municipal Court – Oppose
No additional testimony planned.
l. SB-001: Colorado Voting Rights Act – Monitor
m. SB-002: Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures – Amend
n. SB-020: Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement – Amend
Awaiting response from sponsor on amendment request.
o. SB-030: Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions – Amend
MPO requesting bicycle and pedestrian inventory. Aim to shift burden off local governments.
p. SB-077: Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act – Monitor
Tracked Bills
a. HB-1031: Law Enforcement Whistleblower Protection (CML Amend)
Recent amendments insufficient. Further revisions expected.
b. HB-1032: Improving Infrastructure to Reduce Homelessness (CML Amend)
c. HB-1112: Local Authorities Enforce Vehicle Registration (CML Support)
d. HB-1152: Tech Accessibility Liability Contractor (CML Support)
e. HB-1169: Housing Developments on Faith and Educational Land (CML Oppose)
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Rep. Boesenecker open to further discussion. Concerns over ease of church establishment in
CO, however federal property tax exemption may address. Proposed amendment: local
governments can follow current deed restrictions; 20% of housing at 80% AMI. Committee
monitoring further developments.
f. HB-1224: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modification (CML Amend)
CML amendment would remove local opt-out option.
g. HB- 1239: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CML Oppose)
Secured an amendment to lower damage caps and provide correction time for local
governments. Considering another amendment to halve the damage cap.
h. HB-1247: County Lodging Tax Expansion
i. HB- 1261: Consumers Construction Defect Act (CML Oppose)
More consumer-friendly than alternative bills, but opposition due to potential increase in
litigation, discouraging affordable housing development.
j. HB-1272: Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing (CML Support)
Compromise bill. Supports middle-market housing with occupancy certification protections
and warranties.
k. HB-1276: Court Actions Related to failure to Appear in Court (CML supports)
Bipartisan bill addressing monetary conditions for release. Allows fines after multiple no-
shows for certain offenses. Staff to follow up on rationale for City's current non-support
stance.
D. CC4CA/CML Policy Related
a. HB-1241: Accessibility of Admission Records – Likely to fail due to fiscal note concerns.
b. HB-1268: Utility On-Bill Repayment Program Financing – CC4CA Support
Committee agrees with support stance.
c. HB 1269: Building Decarbonization Measures
Covers performance standards for buildings over 50K sq. ft. Possible amendment for wildfire
resiliency plans.
d. Proposed Bill from Estes Park – Fee on second homes for affordable housing. Not expected to
advance.
e. HB-1093: Land Use Limitations & Local Anti-Growth – CML Oppose
Bipartisan sponsorship; potential to pass in the Senate.
f. HB-1113: Turf Limits in Residential Developments
Clarified multi-family definition to 12+ units. Passed in House. CML seeking amendments.
g. Battery Stewardship Program (HB-163?)
CML supports. Committee agreed to back the bill.
E. Other Business
a. HB-1042: Bipartisan Support
i. CC4CA in amend position; CML has no position. Monitoring.
F. Meeting Adjourned at 5:04 PM.