S_LGH_2025A 04/17/2025 02:08:02 PM Committee Summary

Hilary Cooper, Office of Economic Development & International Trade, gave an overview of the Middle Income Housing Authority and introduced the board appointees: Patrick Meyers, Tamara Pogue, Jackie Millet, Stephanie Gonzales, Kristin Stephens, and Kyle Henderson.

Patrick Meyers, Tamara Pogue, Jackie Millet, Stephanie Gonzales, Kristin Stephens, and Kyle Henderson, appointees, introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their backgrounds.

The appointees responded to questions from the committee.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senators Weissman and Jodeh, prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1236. The bill modifies requirements for residential tenant screening reports.

Diana Rhodes, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Kate Johannesen, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Betsy Gossage, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Andrew Hamrick, representing Colorado Apartment Association, testified to amend the bill. Samantha Santee, representing Colorado Housing Coalition, testified to amend the bill.

Martha Fulford, representing Colorado Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Andrew West, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. Kinsey Hasstedt, representing Enterprise Community Partners, testified in support of the bill. Jack Regenbogen, representing Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Amanda DeGruccio, representing WellPower, testified in support of the bill. Summer Laws, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors introduced and explained amendment L.013 (Attachment A).

The bill sponsors made closing comments.

Senators Winter and Exum, prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1207. The bill modifies certain housing laws regarding pet ownership.

Andrew Hamrick, representing Colorado Apartment Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Karen Santee, representing Colorado Housing Coalition, testified to amend the bill.

Vanessa Hidden, representing My Dog Is My Home, testified in support of the bill. Sloane Hawes, representing Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity, testified in support of the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Rebecca Niemiec, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Susan Riggs, representing American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors made closing comments.

Committee members made closing comments.