Co-sponsors of the bill, Representatives Weissman and Lindstedt, gave an overview of Senate Bill 23-198 Clean Energy Plans. The bill expands the applicability of clean energy plans and requires the Department of Public Health and Environment to verify greenhouse gas emmissions reductions.

The committee asked the sponsors questions.

Matthew Gerhart, representing Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill. Angelique Espinoza, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Elena Santarella, representing BlueGreen Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Trevor Slansky, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Cindy Copeland, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mason Osgood, representing Sheep Mountain Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Quinn Antus, representing Signal Tech Coalition, testified in support of the bill.

The comittee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Ms. Jan Rose, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, testified in support of the bill. Noah Furuseth, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jensen Miller, representing Mountain Mamas, testified in support of the bill. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.  A handout was given to the committee (Attachment A).

The committee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Representative DeGraaf introduced and gave an overview of amendment L.010 (Attachment B).

The sponsor gave comments on the amendment.

Representative Lindstedt gave closing comments on the bill.