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s_sa_2018a_2018-05-02t13:42:59z19 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB18-1352

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date May 2, 2018      
Location SCR 357



HB18-1352 - Postponed Indefinitely


06:39:26 PM  

Senators Jones and Aguilar introduced House Bill 18-1352, concerning oil and gas setbacks.  Current law requires new oil and gas development be located at least 1000 feet from a school building.  This bill would require development be located at least 1000 feet from the school property line.  Senator Jones responded to questions from the committee.

06:42:48 PM  
Matt Samuelson, Western Environmental Law Partners, spoke in favor of the bill.
06:47:03 PM  
Theresa Conley, Conservation Colorado, spoke in favor of the bill.
06:50:00 PM  
Dorothea Steinke, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
06:50:27 PM  
Michael Bellmont, representing himself,
sang in favor of the bill.
06:51:35 PM  
Marcia Martin, City of Longmont, spoke in favor of the bill.
06:55:56 PM  
Kate Christensen, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
06:58:56 PM  
Rosemary Anderson, representing herself, spoke in favor of the bill.
07:01:31 PM  
Tim Estep, representing himself, spoke in favor of the bill.
07:04:41 PM  
Tracee Bentley, Colorado Petroleum Council, spoke in opposition to the bill.
07:07:44 PM  

Senator Aguilar and Senator Jones made closing comments on the merits of the bill.



07:14:24 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1352 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Moreno
Seconded
Court Yes
Hill No
Moreno Yes
Cooke No
Marble No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


07:14:42 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1352 indefinitely.
Moved Hill
Seconded
Court No
Hill Yes
Moreno No
Cooke Yes
Marble Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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