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S_TRA_2023A 03/13/2023 02:57:50 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 03/13/2023
Attendance
Cutter E
Exum *
Jaquez Lewis X
Pelton B. X
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 02:57:50 PM to 03:17:47 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1137 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB23-1156 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

HB23-1137 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

02:57:53 PM  
Senator Roberts,
co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 23-1137 Solar Garden Net Metering
Credits Stabilization. The bill modifies how fixed bill credits are calculated
for community solar gardens.  Senator Roberts distributed a handout
on the bill, which is included as Attachment A.
03:00:28 PM  
Senator Roberts responded to questions from the committee.
03:01:41 PM  
Kevin Cray, representing
Coalition for Community Solar Access, testified in support of the bill.
 Mr. Cray responded to questions from the committee.
03:01:42 PM  
Written testimony is included as Attachment B.
03:04:35 PM  
Senator Roberts gave closing comments on the bill.


03:06:00 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1137 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Excused
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1156 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


03:06:06 PM  
Senator R. Pelton, co-prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 23-1156 Public Airport Authority Act Modernization. The bill makes various changes to the public airport authority code.
03:07:29 PM  
Cooper Anderson, representing Greeley-Weld County Airport Authority, testified in support of the bill.
03:10:03 PM  
Daniel Reimer, representing Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority, testified in support of the bill.
03:11:33 PM  
Dianna Orf, representing Associated Governments of NW Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:14:10 PM  
Ms. Orf and Senator
R. Pelton answered questions from the committee.
03:16:43 PM  
Senators Kolker and
R. Pelton made closing remarks.


03:17:32 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1156 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Excused
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:17:47 PM   The committee adjourned.






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