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B1C8B34B775334988725899B00799518 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB23-1216

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Apr 24, 2023      
Location SCR 352



HB23-1216 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

04:08:02 PM  
Senator Danielson,
prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 23-1216 Natural Gas
Pipeline Safety.  The bill directs the Public Utilities Commission
to adopt rules regarding natural gaspipelines.

04:15:47 PM  
Eric Allen, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Allen provided a
visual aid for his testimony, which is included as Attachment B.  Marita
Fiddler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

04:20:00 PM  
Brian Lopez, representing
Xcel Energy, testified to amend the bill.  Carly West, representing
Black Hills Energy, testified to amend the bill.  

04:38:12 PM  
Mr. Allen answered questions from the committee.
04:54:19 PM  
Mr. Lopez answered questions from the committee.
04:55:52 PM  
Mr. Lopez and Mr. Allen continued to answer questions from the committee.
05:08:11 PM  
Senator Priola explained
Amendment L.008 (Attachment C).
05:08:57 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis asked Senator Priola questions about L.008.
05:11:49 PM  
The committee took
a brief recess
05:16:00 PM  
The committee came
back to order


05:16:56 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
05:16:57 PM  
Senator Danielson
gave closing remarks on the bill.


05:17:57 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1216, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






The Colorado Senate and House of Representatives will not convene on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day.

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details