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BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1013

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date Mar 5, 2026       Location SCR 352

HB26-1013 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


11:12:12 AM  
Senators Cutter and Weissman introduced House Bill 26-1013, concerning ratio utility billing systems. The bill clarifies that landlords may use a ratio utility billing system for their tenants as long as certain requirements are met. The sponsors distributed Amendment L.004 (Attachment D). They responded to questions from the committee.
11:15:31 AM  
Mr. Andrew Hamrick, representing the Colorado Apartment Association, testified in support of the bill. Jefferey Riester, representing Department of law, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Eida Altman, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Jack Regenbogen, representing the Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified to amend the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
11:37:18 AM  
The sponsors explained Amendment L.004.

11:40:14 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin
Jodeh
Liston
Hinrichsen
Danielson
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:40:16 AM  
Senators Cutter and Weissman made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

11:41:20 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 26-1013, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS