Representative Jackson and Representative Weissman, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1170 to the committee.  The bill modifies the implied warranty of habitability inherent in a residential lease between a landlord and a tenant.  A handout was distributed (Attachment A).

Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Tiana Patterson, Enterprise Community Partners, testified in support of the bill.

Roseanna Frechette, Denver Artists for Rent Control, testified in support of the bill.

Tempest Hampton, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley Panelli, 9to5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Robert Woellner, representing himself, testified regarding the bill.  He responded to committee questions.  Representative Weissman commented.  

Laurel Hayden, United for a New Economy, testified in support of the bill.

Andrea Warner, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Betsy Madsen, Dorman Management, testified in opposition to the bill.

Debi Stobie, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Lauren Brockman, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The witness panel responded to committee questions.  Representative Jackson commented.  

Danette Barrett, Aviva Properties, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ean Tafoya, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Weissman discussed amendments to the bill.

Representatives Jackson and Weissman gave closing remarks on the bill.