A1DD819DBD0F566287258995007E51C4 Hearing Summary

Sen. Winter introduced Senate Bill 23-274. The bill updates the administration of water quality fees by the Department of Public Health and Environment.

Justine Beckstrom, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Mining Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Alan Searcy, representing the Colorado Stormwater Council, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Dr. Jill Hunsaker Ryan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill. Andrew Hill, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Josh Kuhn, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Erick Scheminske, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.

Nicole Rowan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.

Claire Carroll, representing the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Gifford, representing AGC Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Blair Corning, representing South Platte Renew, testified in support of the bill. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.