Representatives Gonzales-Gutierrez and Woodrow, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 21-242 concerning the expansion of the allowable uses of the Housing Development Grant Fund.  Allowable uses according to the bill include rental assistance; tenancy support; and loans for the purchase of underutilized hotels, motels, and properties.  In addition, the bill expands those eligible for assistance.  The bill requires the Division of Housing within the Department of Local Affairs to report on the program.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.

Meghan MacKillop, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, testified in support of the bill. Cathy Alderman, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.

Representative Woodrow explained Amendment L.006 (Attachment A).

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.

Committee members made closing remarks.