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3EABF7011ECB16F187258816007239DC Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1082

SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Mar 31, 2022      
Location SCR 352



HB22-1082 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:47:41 PM  

Senator Gonzales explained House Bill 22-1082, concerning the enforcement of state housing laws by the Department of Law, and, in connection therewith, establishing a fair housing unit within the Department of Law.  She discussed housing and enforcement issues across the state. 

 

 

02:51:46 PM  

Mr. Peter Muccio, representing Colorado Landlord Legistlation Coalition, testified to amend the bill. He discussed systemic behavior and substantiated complaints. 

Andrew Mowery, representing self, testified to amend the bill.  He discussed civil rights violations and fair housing rights.

Committee members asked questions about homeowners' associations.

02:59:04 PM  

Matt Baca, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. He discussed fraudulent and unfair housing practices, protections for tenants, and enforcement authorities.

Adam Rice, representing Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill. He discussed legal protections and enforcement. 

03:08:10 PM  

Mrs. Whitney Leeds, representing Growing Home, testified in support of the bill.

03:14:49 PM  

Senator Gonzales distributed and explained Amendment L. 007 (Attachment A). 

Committee members asked questions about the venue provisions, as outlined in the amendment.  Jeff Riester, representing Department of Law, made himself available to answer committee questions.  He referenced the Consumer Protection Act.



03:17:14 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment A)
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Cooke
Gardner
Rodriguez
Gonzales
Lee
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:17:39 PM  

Senator Gonzales distributed and presented Amendment L.009 to make technical changes (Amendment B). 



03:18:09 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment B)
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Cooke
Gardner
Rodriguez
Gonzales
Lee
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:18:36 PM  

Committee members commented on executive departments taking on additional responsibilities.

The bill sponsor made closing remarks.



03:21:31 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1082, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gonzales
Seconded
Cooke No
Gardner No
Rodriguez Yes
Gonzales Yes
Lee Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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