2D26DFC0B02384C887258282000A3671 Hearing Summary

Senator Jones introduced House Bill 18-1289, concerning forced pooling for school districts.  The bill exempts local governments and school districts that own mineral rights from being force pooled but maintains their ability to engage in voluntary pooling.

Aaron Bloom, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Marcia Martin, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.

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

Sara Loflin, League of Oil and Gas Impacted Coloradans, spoke in favor of the bill.

Cliff Smedley, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

Michael Bellmont, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.

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

Jim Cole, Colorado Oil and Gas Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.  He responded to questions from the committee.

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