178368B1CFF0D30D8725828200039BB3 Hearing Summary

Senators Jones and Aguilar introduced House Bill 18-1352, concerning oil and gas setbacks.  Current law requires new oil and gas development be located at least 1000 feet from a school building.  This bill would require development be located at least 1000 feet from the school property line.  Senator Jones responded to questions from the committee.

Matt Samuelson, Western Environmental Law Partners, spoke in favor of the bill.

Theresa Conley, Conservation Colorado, spoke in favor of the bill.

Dorothea Steinke, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Marcia Martin, City of Longmont, spoke in favor of the bill.

Kate Christensen, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Rosemary Anderson, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Tim Estep, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Tracee Bentley, Colorado Petroleum Council, spoke in opposition to the bill.

Senator Aguilar and Senator Jones made closing comments on the merits of the bill.