91243C1A2F0CB797872583E80074EA8A Hearing Summary

Representative Roberts, prime bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-107.  The bill creates certain procedures for the use of electric utility easements for broadband infrastructure.

Mark Wironowski, representing Comcast, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions.

Pete Kirchhof, representing the Colorado Technology Association, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Weist, representing the Colorado Cable Telecom Association, testified in support of the bill.

The panel responded to committee questions.

Virginia Harman, representing Elevate Fiber, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Johnston, representing Southwest Colorado Power, testified in support of the bill.

Geoff Hier, representing the Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified in support of the bill.

Jeffrey Hurd, representing Delta Montrose Electric Association, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

The panel responded to committee questions.

Representative Roberts distributed and discussed amendments L.003, L.004, and L.005 to the committee [Attachments C, D, and E].

Representative Roberts made concluding remarks.  Committee members commented on the bill.