Senator Hinrichsen, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1019. The bill authorizes the Department of Local Affairs to hire a third-party contractor to administer a homelessness program.

Cathy Alderman, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. Alison George, representing Colorado Division of Housing, testified in support of the bill. Will Ritter, representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsor made closing comments.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.