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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-053

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT & HOUSING
Date Feb 12, 2026       Location SCR 357

SB26-053 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:03:55 PM  
Senators Kirkmeyer and Mullica, prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 26-053. The bill expands eligibility for loans through the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to peace officers and first responders regardless of income.
02:08:12 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:17:57 PM  
Brandon Nathlich, representing Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill. John Feyen, representing County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Paige Omohundro, representing Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, testified in support of the bill.
02:25:16 PM  
The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:36:56 PM  
The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment C).

02:40:10 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Snyder
Seconded
Baisley
Ball
Kolker
Liston
Rich
Snyder
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:40:22 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing comments.
02:43:42 PM  
Committee members made closing comments.

02:52:02 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 26-053, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Snyder
Seconded
Baisley No
Ball Yes
Kolker Yes
Liston Yes
Rich Yes
Snyder Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS