3AF844B344C886368725850A00783B6A Hearing Summary

Representatives Roberts and Catlin, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1159.  The bill requires that when a claim of water use that predates an instream flow appropriation is made, the State Engineer confirm the extent of the claimed use.

Zane Kessler, representing the Colorado River District, testified in support of the bill.  Terry Fankhauser, representing the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, testified in support of the bill.  Kathleen Curry, representing the Grand Valley Water Users Association, testified in support of the bill.  The panel responded to committee questions.

Kevin Rein, State Engineer, testified on the bill and responded to committee questions.  Jordan Beezley, representing the Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Roberts and Catlin made final remarks on the bill.  Committee members commented on the bill.