7744DBA9D77F7F478725880100730377 Hearing Summary

Senators Gardner and Hinrichsen explained HB22-1102, concerning protected classes in fair housing practices, and, in connection therewith, including a veteran or military status as a protected class.  They discussed housing challenges for veterans and military members.  

Kinsey Hasstedt, representing Enterprise Community Partners, testified in support of the bill.  She discussed the obstacles many veterans experience securing housing. 

Melissa Mejia, representing Covid-19 Eviction Defense Project, testified in support of the bill. She discussed veterans and housing difficulties.

Jack Regenbogen, representing Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill. He discussed housing discrimination. 

Aubrey Wilde, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. She discussed veterans and homelessness rates.  

Ms Elizabeth Peetz, representing Colorado Association of Realtors, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Gardner distributed and explained Amendment L.003 (Attachment A).

Committee members asked questions about the difference between inquiries for elibility and inquiries that are discriminatory.  

Senator Gardner distributed and discussed Amendment L.004 about loans and veteran status (Attachment B).