Representative DeGraaf, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 26-1246 Consumer-Regulated Electric Utilities. The bill defines and establishes rules for consumer-regulated electric utilities.

Carolyn Elam, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA), testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Clare Valentine, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in opposition to the bill. Travis Fisher, representing The Cato Institute, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Ms. Jeany Rush, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Sarah Montalbano, representing Independence Institute, testified in support of the bill. Donna LaBelle, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Vicki Ariatti, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Amy Persons-Birch, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony is included as Attachment C.

The bill sponsor requested the bill be laid over until a later date.