The Industry, Business and Labor Committee voted to advance House Bill 13‑95 as amended, requiring a landlord who performs a criminal background check to furnish proof of the completed check to a prospective tenant within 14 days if requested and to refund fees charged specifically for the background check when proof is not provided in that time frame.

Committee members said the amendment narrows the bill to refund only background‑check fees rather than all application or processing fees, extends the time to supply proof from seven days to 14 days and makes the tenant’s request the trigger for the landlord’s obligation.

Representative Grimrick said he was skeptical of the bill but could support changes: “I really I really don't like this bill, but I would be in support of it if a person, they did not rent to and then it was then they needed to provide, but to provide within 7 days to everybody to provide proof that they did a background check. I think it's a little too harsh.”

Representative Casper pressed for more time to allow landlords and third‑party vendors to deliver records, suggesting extension of the deadline and alternative delivery methods (mail, email or personal delivery).

Representative Shower, who supported narrowing the refund to background‑check fees, said a receipt or an email from the third‑party vendor could serve as proof: “There should be some proof that you actually did the background check, there should be a receipt of some sorts, but it should be be specific to the background check.”

Representative Koppelman moved the committee amendment that: replace seven days with 14 days; limit refunds to fees paid for the purpose of the background check; and require the landlord to furnish proof “if requested.” The amendment was adopted by voice vote. Koppelman then moved a “do pass as amended”; the motion was seconded by Representative Ruby and the committee approved the bill as amended. Diane called the roll and members recorded their votes; Representative Bale agreed to carry the bill to the floor.

Nut graf: The committee’s changes narrow the bill’s financial impact on landlords and add a tenant‑initiated request mechanism while setting a 14‑day window for proof of a completed criminal background check. Supporters said those changes protect applicants who may have been denied while limiting refunds to fees actually charged for background checks.

The committee record shows several practical concerns raised during debate: third‑party vendors’ billing cycles can delay receipts, landlords with small portfolios often use informal vetting methods, and proof can be supplied by an emailed receipt rather than full reports. Representative Volmer noted testimony that third‑party billing sometimes takes longer than 14 days, but members said an emailed receipt should satisfy the requirement in most cases.

Ending: The bill advances to the full floor with Representative Bale listed as the floor carrier. The committee did not set additional implementation details within the bill language; questions about enforcement and formats for proof were left to future rule‑making or administrative guidance.