4B269C2A21BEA8B487258B1000818679 Hearing Summary

Senators B. Pelton and Mullica, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 24-091 Right-of-Way Permits for Broadband Deployment. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to allow broadband providers fair access to public rights-of-way for deployment and establishes a permit process.

The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Emily Haddaway, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in opposition to the bill. Allie Axley, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in opposition to the bill.

The prior panel answered questions from the committee.

Shak Powers, representing Region 9 Economic Development District, testified in support of the bill. John Clark, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Monica Akin, representing Viaero, testified in support of the bill. Matt Salka, representing La Plata County, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel responded to questions from the commtitee.

Carrie Hackenberger, representing Colorado Telecommunications Association, testified in support of the bill. Eric Hittle, representing Archuleta County Broadband Services Management Office, testified in support of the bill.

Laura Daniels, representing Gunnison County, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel answered questions from the committee.

Michael McReynolds, representing OIT & Colorado Broadband Office, was available to answer committee questions. Mr. McReynolds answered questions from the committee.

Jeremy Schupbach, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Sara Blackhurst, representing Action Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Jon Saunders, representing SECOM, Inc, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Priola gave comments on the bill.