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77F441787D1920A38725828000654FF3 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB18-1397

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, INSURANCE, & ENVIRONMENT
Date May 1, 2018      
Location HCR 0107



HB18-1397 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


12:26:39 PM  

Representative Jackson, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1397 to the committee.  The bill modifies the implied warranty of habitability inherent in a residential lease between a landlord and a tenant.  Handout was distributed [Attachment A and B].

12:29:17 PM  

Steve Ward, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.  A document was distributed [Attachment C].

12:33:43 PM  

Matthew Pacheco, representing the Colorado Apartment Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

12:37:20 PM  

Suzanne Leff, representing the Colorado Bar Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

12:37:54 PM  
Deborah Wilson, representing Colorado Apartment Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
12:40:37 PM  

Ms. Wilson, Mr. Ward, and Ms. Leff responded to committee questions.  Representative Jackson responded to committee questions.

12:48:06 PM  

Robert Fisher, representing representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

12:51:04 PM  

Gloria Hulzar, representing Colorado Homes For All, testified in support of the bill with the help of a translator.

12:55:14 PM  

Aurora Perez, representing Colorado Homes For All, testified in support of the bill.

12:58:28 PM  
Mary Martinez, representing Colorado Homes For All, testified in support of the bill.
01:00:33 PM  

Alma Garza, representing Colorado Homes For All, testified in support of the bill.

01:04:09 PM  
Thomas Snyder, representing the Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified in support of the bill.
01:08:25 PM  
Mr. Snyder responded to committee questions.
01:15:56 PM  

Representative Ginal concluded witness testimony.

01:17:07 PM  

Representative Jackson made closing remarks.



01:19:11 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1397 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Jackson
Seconded Esgar
Beckman No
Buckner Yes
Covarrubias No
Hooton Yes
Humphrey No
Jackson Yes
Kennedy Yes
Landgraf No
Lontine Yes
Ransom No
Wilson No
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 6   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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