Lawmakers at the state Capitol say they have finally reached a compromise over a contentious construction defects reform bill that requires a majority of homeowners in a condominium complex — not just the homeowner association board — give consent to taking legal action against a builder for shoddy workmanship. Rep. Alec Garnett, D-Denver, a co-sponsor of House Bill 1279, said he expects the bipartisan bill to pass through the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Wednesday afternoon and then through both chambers before the legislative session ends in May. “I”m very confident this compromise makes it to the governor’s desk,” Garnett said. The bill is one of half a dozen defects reform measures that were introduced this year to tackle the challenge of laggard condo construction in Colorado — most of which have died or face an uncertain future. Builders have long complained that current law makes it too easy for homeowners, or their condo boards, to sue for leaky windows and cracked foundations, driving up insurance costs for developers and driving them out of the state. Related ArticlesMarch 30, 2017 Tempers flare over defects reform bill as hearing on measure postponed March 24, 2017 Editorial: Don’t stumble now on construction defects reform The legislature has attempted to pass reform bills over the last four years and failed each year. As a sign of how intractable the issue has become, the committee hearing for HB 1279 was twice postponed this past month as lawmakers and stakeholders on both sides of the issue hammered out details during multiple late-night sessions.