Co-sponsors, Representatives Joseph and Ricks, introduced HB25-1234, Utility Consumer Protection. The bill prohibits utilities from selling customer data and limits when they can disconnect services. The sponsors introduced and explained their amendments L.006 (Attachment E), L.007 (Attachment F), and L.008 (Attachment G).

The committee asked the sponsors questions.

Justin Brant, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified to amend the bill. Jeremy Schupbach, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Rebecca White, representing Public Utilities Commission, testified in opposition to the bill. Daniel Hodges, representing Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Michael Harrington, representing Black Hills Energy, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Jason Peuquet, representing Xcel Energy, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panel of witnesses answered questions from this committee.

Maria Hopps , representing Colorado Department of Human Services , was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Eileen Doherty, representing Colorado Gerontological Society, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Eric Nelson, representing NationalAction Network Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andrew Bennett, representing Energy Outreach Colorado, testified to amend the bill.

The sponsors gave closing comments on the bill. The committee gave closing comments on the bill.