4909B8367E907DF38725822D007C49D0 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Kagan, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-057 to the committee. The bill modifies the definition of unfair housing practices, and extends protections to tenants who have certain arrest records or convictions.

Senator Kagan responded to committee member questions.

Deborah Wilson, representing the Colorado Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, testified against the bill.

Jack Regenbogen, representing the Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of the bill.

Gina Shimeall, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Wilson, Ms. Shimeall, and Mr. Regenbogen responded to committee member questions.

Peter Severson, representing Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Evans, representing the Office of the State Public Defender and the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Evans answered questions from the committee.

Senator Kagan wrapped up his presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.