Representatives Roberts and Will presented House Bill 19-1322 to the committee. This bill requires that up to $40 million be transferred from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to the Housing Development Grant Fund to fund affordable housing throughout the state from FY 2019-20 through FY 2025-26.

Alison George, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in a neutral capacity.

John Messner, Gunnison County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.

Claire Levy, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill and distributed three letters in support of the bill (Attachments G, H, and I).

Cathy Alderman, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

Karen Kallenberg, representing Habitat for Humanity, testified in support of the bill.

Jen Waller, representing Colorado Bankers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Hilary Cooper, San Miguel County Commissioner, representing Commissioners and Counties Acting Together, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Roberts distributed amendments L.002 and L.003 (Attachments J and K).

Rita Fitzpatrick, representing AARP, testified in support of the bill.

Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Jeanette Hensley, representing Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Leah Marvin- Riley, representing the Department of the Treasury, testified in a neutral capacity.

Representatives Roberts and Will wrapped up their presentation to the committee.