Representative Sirota, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 25-1019 to the committee. The bill authorizes the Department of Local Affairs to hire a third-party contractor to administer a homelessness program.

Alison George, representing the Colorado Division of Housing, Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), testified in support of the bill.

Zach  Neumann, representing Community Economic Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Cathy Alderman, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Committee discussion continued.

Representative Sirota provided final comments on the bill.