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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


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.
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.
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
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
Motion Adopt amendment L.016 (Attachment F)
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Zokaie
Armagost
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Martinez
Soper
Zokaie
Bacon
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
08:31:08 PM  
Representative Mabrey explained the effect of amendment L.017 (Attachment G).

08:32:19 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.017 (Attachment G)
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Zokaie
Armagost
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Martinez
Soper
Zokaie
Bacon
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
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
Motion Adopt amendment L.015 as amended (Attachment I)
Moved Soper
Seconded Caldwell
Armagost Yes
Caldwell Yes
Clifford No
Espenoza No
Garcia No
Keltie Yes
Martinez No
Soper Yes
Zokaie No
Bacon No
Mabrey No
YES: 4   NO: 7   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
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
Motion Adopt amendment L.018 (Attachment H)
Moved Soper
Seconded Zokaie
Armagost
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Martinez
Soper
Zokaie
Bacon
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
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
Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment J)
Moved Soper
Seconded Caldwell
Armagost Yes
Caldwell Yes
Clifford No
Espenoza Yes
Garcia No
Keltie Yes
Martinez No
Soper Yes
Zokaie No
Bacon No
Mabrey No
YES: 5   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
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
Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-020, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Mabrey
Seconded Clifford
Armagost No
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza No
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Martinez Yes
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Bacon Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS