8702FDF2F673E9308725851F0070D862 Hearing Summary

Representative Arndt, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1172 to the committee. The bill establishes that a reduction in water usage due to an efficiency project does not constitute abandonment of a water right.  Representative Arndt responded to committee questions.

Drew Peternell, representing Trout Unlimited, testified on the bill.

Paul Bruchez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.  Zane Kessler, representing the Colorado River District, testified in opposition to the bill.  Chris Piper, representing Denver Water, testified in opposition to the bill.  The panel responded to committee questions.

Representative Arndt made concluding remarks.  Committee members commented on the bill.