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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1090

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 19, 2025       Location HCR 0107

HB25-1090 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:35:49 PM  
The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representatives Sirota and Ricks, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1090, concerning protections against deceptive pricing practices. The bill sponsors explained the bill's merits and impact.

The bill sponsors responded to committee questions about the stakeholder process, and the types of fees impacted by the bill.
01:57:41 PM  

Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. Rosa Cleary, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union (DMTU), testified in support of the bill. Ms. Latoscaa Hults, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Hunter Nelson, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding certain fees charged by landlords, and potential illegality of certain charges under current law.
02:22:13 PM  
Chris Rippe, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Hamlin Wade, representing Direct TV, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Eric Larkin, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified to amend the bill.
02:31:52 PM  
Ms. Mary Collins, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Kinsey Hasstedt, representing Enterprise Community Partners, testified in support of the bill. Mika Alexander, representing American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Hannah Stickline, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill.
02:44:39 PM  
Melanie Layton, representing TechNet, testified to amend the bill. Alison Morgan, representing Colorado Bankers Association, testified to amend the bill. Megan Axelrod, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Craig Johnson, representing Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified to amend the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding fees charged by certain industries.
03:01:23 PM  
Tekelay Zewde, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Helen Tekle, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jeff Rogoff, representing Sazaa Restaurant, testified in support of the bill. Joshua Mantell, representing The Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Rogoff responded to questions regarding pricing transparency at his restaurant.

Committee members asked questions regarding possible confusion associated with extra fees.
03:16:02 PM  
Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Michael Smith, representing NFIB, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Drea Modugno, representing Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified to amend the bill. Carling Dinkler, representing Carvana, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Samantha Santee, representing Colorado Housing Coalition, testified to amend the bill.

The panel responded to questions regarding burdens placed on business owners by HB 25-1090.
03:45:12 PM  
Mr. Steven Schwartz, representing AARP-Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. David Nevis, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Luisa Fernanda Diaz Ortiz, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Pat Garofalo, representing American Economic Liberties Project (AELP), testified in support of the bill.
04:01:28 PM  
Ms. Alicia Gelinas, representing Colorado Society of CPAs, testified to amend the bill. Natalie Menten, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Aden Hizkias, representing Chamber of Progress, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:12:23 PM  
Ms. Haley Eicher, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kiera Mallory, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Maggie Gomez, representing SiX Action, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Nelson, representing Colorado Center on Law & Policy, testified in support of the bill. Grace Thorvilson, representing Local Progress, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions regarding similar legislation in other states.
04:30:23 PM  
Braxton Dietz, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ana Garcia, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Becky Smith read the testimony of Luis Lopez in support of HB 25-1090. Ms. Jorja Whyte, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill. Ava Wilkins, representing Associated Students of Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.
04:40:32 PM  
Mr. Kevin Patterson, representing Redress movement, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mark Sokolaj, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Noel Lopez, representing themself, testified in support of HB 25-1090. Betzaida Borges, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill.
04:56:07 PM  
Dr. Michael Neil, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Erin Myrent, representing Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:02:46 PM  
Aubrey Wilde, representing Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Eida Altman, representing Denver Metro Tenants Union, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Naomi Amaha, representing The Denver Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Jeff Riester, representing Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about the necessity of the bill and safe harbor laws. Discussion ensued regarding existing laws that allow tenants to take issue with certain living conditions, and what constitutes "ancillary fees" in the context of the bill.

Written testimony about the bill may be read in Attachment A.
05:29:31 PM  
Representative Sirota explained the effect of Amendment L.002 (Attachment B).

05:30:18 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B)
Moved Carter
Seconded Bacon
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Soper
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:30:35 PM  
Representative Sirota explained the effect of Amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Discussion ensued regarding a potential bill title issue with the amendment.

05:39:49 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C)
Moved Carter
Seconded Bacon
Armagost
Bacon
Caldwell
Clifford
Espenoza
Garcia
Keltie
Soper
Zokaie
Carter
Mabrey
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:39:51 PM  
Representative Ricks and Sirota provided closing remarks in support of HB 25-1090. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill.

05:49:25 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1090, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Clifford
Seconded Bacon
Armagost No
Bacon Yes
Caldwell No
Clifford Yes
Espenoza Yes
Garcia Yes
Keltie No
Soper No
Zokaie Yes
Carter Yes
Mabrey Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS