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.