CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-020
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 15, 2025
Location HCR 0107
SB25-020 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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| Attachment E |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/CD341E0CD031717887258C8B00613F52/$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment F |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/CFC4AF936C7FCC6B87258C8B00615662/$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment G |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/C475DA9D1C55262D87258C8B0061690C/$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment H |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/C3BB70BAF3CC630287258C8B00617B70/$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment I |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/B2558DD07D41E45D87258C8B00619992/$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment J |
https://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2025A/commsumm.nsf/0/993AFE26696B2A4087258C8B0061A9AE/$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement
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06:50:22 PM |
Representatives Lindsey
and Mabrey, prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-020, concerning the
enforcement of existing landlord-tenant law. Representative Lindsay explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Mabrey provided
further input on the merits of the legislation, and detailed the provisions
of the bill. Representative Mabrey responded to questions regarding appointment
of a receiver under the bill, and the timing of receivership hearings under
the bill. Discussion ensued regarding some forthcoming amendments to the
bill. |
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07:17:21 PM |
Andrew Hamrick, representing
the Colorado Apartment Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
Jennifer Reinhardt, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Eric Gill, representing themself, testified in opposition to the
bill. Tawny Peyton, representing the Rocky Mountain Home Association, testified
in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Hamrick responded
to questions regarding the receivership process, and the applicability
of SB 25-020 when multi-unit properties are involved. Mr. Hamrick responded
to further questions regarding warranties of habitability.
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07:45:42 PM |
Mr. Thomas Davidson,
representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Eida Altman, representing the Denver Metro
Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Joshua King, representing
the City of Aurora, testified in support of the bill. Carson Bryant, representing
the East Colfax Community Collective, testified in support of the bill.
Mrs. Susan Bolduc, representing Together Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Jeffrey Reister, representing the Department of Law, testified
in support of SB 25-020. Ms. Kate Johannesen, representing themself, testified
on the bill.
Mr. Reister responded
to questions regarding what constitutes a multi-family dwelling, and receivership
for such properties. Discussion ensued regarding current government powers
with respect to receivership, and questions raised during previous testimony
concerning habitability enforcement. Discussion followed regarding receivership
as a means for performing repairs
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08:28:16 PM |
Written testimony
may be found in Attachment E. Representative Lindsay explained the effect
of amendment L.016 (Attachment F). |
08:30:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.016 (Attachment F) |
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| Moved |
Mabrey |
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| Seconded |
Zokaie |
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Armagost |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Martinez |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Bacon |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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08:31:08 PM |
Representative Mabrey
explained the effect of amendment L.017 (Attachment G). |
08:32:19 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.017 (Attachment G) |
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| Moved |
Mabrey |
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| Seconded |
Zokaie |
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Armagost |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Martinez |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Bacon |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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08:32:42 PM |
Representative Mabrey
explained the effect of amendment L.018 (Attachment H). Representative
Soper explained the effect of amendment L.015 (Attachment I). Discussion
ensued regarding these two amendments. |
08:47:24 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.015 as amended (Attachment I) |
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| Moved |
Soper |
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| Seconded |
Caldwell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
No |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Garcia |
No |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Martinez |
No |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Bacon |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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08:47:26 PM |
Discussion ensued regarding amending L.015 to strike "majority of the property's tenants," and substitute "tenant or tenants,". |
08:50:30 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.018 (Attachment H) |
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| Moved |
Soper |
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| Seconded |
Zokaie |
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Armagost |
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Caldwell |
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Clifford |
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Espenoza |
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Garcia |
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Keltie |
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Martinez |
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Soper |
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Zokaie |
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Bacon |
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Mabrey |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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08:50:54 PM |
Representative Soper
explained the effect of amendment L.009 (Attachment J). Discussion
ensued on the merits of the amendment. |
08:56:37 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment J) |
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| Moved |
Soper |
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| Seconded |
Caldwell |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Caldwell |
Yes |
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Clifford |
No |
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Espenoza |
Yes |
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Garcia |
No |
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Keltie |
Yes |
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Martinez |
No |
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Soper |
Yes |
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Zokaie |
No |
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Bacon |
No |
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Mabrey |
No |
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YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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08:56:38 PM |
Representatives Lindsay
and Mabrey provided closing remarks in support of SB 25-020. Various committee
members weighed in on the bill. |
09:24:21 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 25-020, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Mabrey |
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| Seconded |
Clifford |
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Armagost |
No |
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Caldwell |
No |
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Clifford |
Yes |
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Espenoza |
No |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Keltie |
No |
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Martinez |
Yes |
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Soper |
No |
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Zokaie |
Yes |
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Bacon |
Yes |
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Mabrey |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 5 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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