C39F1CEB698595C0872582820006E572 Hearing Summary

Senators Jones and Kefalas introduced House Bill 18-1419, concerning disclosures of wellhead integrity.  The bill requires oil and gas operators to notify counties concerning development plans and to notify both the state and local governments concerning the location of subsurface facilities.

Marcia Martin, Longmont City Council, spoke in favor of the bill.

Theresa Conley, Conservation Colorado, 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.

Jim Cole, Colorado Oil and Gas Association, spoke in opposition to the bill.

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

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

Senators Jones and Kefalas made closing comments on the merits of the bill.

Committee discussion ensued.