505F71C8E0F787668725880600755433 Hearing Summary

Senators Priola and Bridges, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 22-1104. The bill authorizes transmission providers to contract for the construction and maintenance of power line trails in transmission corridors.

Senators Bridges and Priola answered questions from the committee.

Ernie Etchart, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

RWayne Jefferies, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Patrick Schilken, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Christine Brinker, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Rumbaugh, representing Eldred Colorado FLP, testified in opposition to the bill.

Sue McFadden, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Piep van Heuven, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Bridges and Priola gave closing remarks on the bill.

Committee discussion ensued.