Representative Arndt, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1015 to the committee.  The bill recreates the Colorado Water Institute and its advisory board, which were automatically repealed July 1, 2017.  A handout was distributed [Attachment B].

Representative Arndt explained and distributed Amendment L.002 [Attachment C].

Shelby Ross, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Doug Kemper, representing Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.