Representatives Catlin and Bird, co-prime sponsors, talked about Senate Bill 22-083 concerning a broadband provider's use of public rights-of-way.  The bill provides that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) may enter into a public-private partnership with a broadband provider for the use of public rights-of-way.  The bill sponsors provided a handout (Attachment A).

The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.

Bob Fifer, representing CDOT, testified in support of the bill. Jason Hopfer, representing Viaero Wireless, testified in support of the bill. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jon Saunders, representing Secom, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.