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House passes bill allowing third-party administration of homelessness programs after disputed floor debate on oversight
Summary
House Bill 1019, which allows the Department of Local Affairs to use third-party contractors to administer homelessness programs funded under Proposition 123, passed 41-21 with opponents warning about constitutional limits and oversight gaps.
The Colorado House adopted House Bill 1019 on third reading and final passage by a vote of 41-21 with three excused members.
The bill authorizes the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to use third-party contractors to administer homelessness programs and related emergency rental-assistance activities funded through previously allocated resources, including funds from Proposition 123, a voter-approved funding source for affordable housing. Debate focused on oversight, fiscal transparency and a constitutional provision opponents cited that prohibits appropriations to private institutions without state control.
Representative De Grama opened floor debate by citing Article V, Section 34 of the Colorado Constitution, saying,…
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