j_micjs_2017a_2017-11-01t09:10:08z7 Hearing Summary
Date: 11/01/2017
Location: SCR 352
BILL SUMMARY for Bill 5
COMMITTEE ON TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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| Adopt amendment 1. The motion passed on a vote of Refer Bill 5, as amended, to the Legislative Counc |
PASS PASS |
11:04 AM -- Bill 5
Senator Fields presented Bill 5 to the committee, along with amendment 1 (Attachment G). Bill 5 requires a landlord to provide each prospective tenant with written notice of the landlord's tenant selection criteria, and the grounds upon which a rental application may be denied before accepting an application or collecting an application fee. The notice must state the amount of the application fee, which must be uniform for all applicants. Bill C also defines a violation of these requirements as a deceptive trade practice.
17MHDCJS1101AttachG.pdf
11:06 AM
Ms. Longtin and Ms. Shimeall returned to answer questions regarding the amendment. They also provided several handouts (Attachments H, I, J, and K). Ms. Shimeall explained that the Task Force supported the amendment. Representative Benavidez asked whether the Task Force had solicited input from external sources. Ms. Shimeall explained that the Housing Subcommittee did reach out to the Apartment Association; as well as to Colorado Policy, and 9 to 5 Colorado. Committee members asked follow up questions and discussed the bill's timeline.
17MHDCJS1101AttachH.pdf 17MHDCJS1101AttachI.pdf
17MHDCJS1101AttachJ.pdf 17MHDCJS1101AttachK.pdf
11:13 AM
Senator Fields asked about current practice around background checks. Ms. Longtin explained that the bill not only establishes a cap on background checks but also creates a definition of criminal history for the purposes of housing background checks.
11:14 AM -- Andrew Hamrick, representing himself, testified against the bill. He is also a member of the board of the Colorado Apartment Association.
11:29 AM
Duane Gall, Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered committee questions.
11:29 AM -- Erin Goff, representing the Colorado Apartment Association, testified against the bill. Ms. Goff and Mr. Hamrick continued to answer committee questions.
| BILL: | Bill 5 | |
| TIME: | 11:46:43 AM | |
| MOVED: | Fields | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment 1. The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Cooke
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No
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Fields
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Yes
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Humphrey
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No
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Singer
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Yes
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Martinez Humenik
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Yes
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YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 REMOTE PARTICIPATION: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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| BILL: | Bill 5 | |
| TIME: | 11:48:32 AM | |
| MOVED: | Fields | |
| MOTION: | Refer Bill 5, as amended, to the Legislative Council. The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. | |
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Benavidez
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Yes
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Cooke
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No
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Fields
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Yes
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Humphrey
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No
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Singer
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Yes
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Martinez Humenik
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Yes
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YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 REMOTE PARTICIPATION: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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Bill 5 will be introduced first in the House; House prime sponsor will be Representative Singer and Senate prime sponsor will be Senator Fields.