D78F64F26635E5A987258281006B9757 Hearing Summary

Rep. Willett introduced Senate Bill 18-226. This bill prohibits the Governor from entering into a state-level climate collaboration that attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions or otherwise promote the goals of the Paris Agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. If the Governor has already entered into a state-level climate collaboration, the bill requires the Governor to withdraw from the collaboration and cease all executive branch activities in conjunction with the collaboration. Rep. Willett answered several committee questions.

Mr. Fred Palmer, representing the Heartland Institute, testified in support of the bill.  He distributed a copy of his testimony to the committee  [Attachment A].  He answered several committee questions.

Ms. Amelia Myers, representing Conservation Colorado, testified against the bill.

Ms. Sara Jo Light, representing the Colorado Sierra Club, testified against the bill.

Mr. Harry Gregory, representing himself. testified against the bill.

Rep. Willett gave some closing remarks on the bill.