Senate Local Government & Housing
Senate Local Government & Housing killed HB26-1300, which would have let health service districts add affordable housing without local government sign-off, on a lopsided vote, while unanimously advancing SB26-157, an emergency measure to rescue the tiny, government-less town of Hartman and its failing water system.
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“That is exactly the point. Again, a modification of a plan doesn't go back to the voters. It goes back to the. To the board or commission of the county and. Or city. But you're right, if one county, city didn't approve, it is an effective veto.”
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Sign in to subscribeThe Senate Local Government Housing Committee will come to order. Ms. Alanzaro, please call the vote. Senators Basley. President Ball. Here. Linstedt, Liston. Rich. Here. Snyder. Here. Mr. Chair, good morning and welcome to Senate Local Government housing. We have two bills this morning, House Bill 1300 and Senate Bill 157. We'll start with House Bill 1300 with our Senator Kipp. Senator Kip, tell us about 1300. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair and Members of the committee for hearing this bill. Today, Colorado is facing two crises that are deeply connected. A shortage of affordable housing and the rising cost of health care. Research consistently shows that stable housing is one of the strongest determinants of health outcomes. People who lack stable housing have higher rates of chronic disease, worse, worse mental health outcomes, and rely more heavily on emergency services, the very services our health districts are designed to provide. HB 261300 recognizes that connection and puts it into action. This bill allows health service districts, which already serve our communities through hospital clinics and emergency care, to add affordable housing to their service plans without triggering a lengthy material modification process, as long as the district's board…
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