CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB26-101
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Apr 13, 2026
Location SCR 352
SB26-101 - Committee Discussion Only
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| Attachment A |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/0F41BFD15722D96D87258DD900704864/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/A580E21C1E01CDB387258DD9007050F0/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/1073CBDACBF895CF87258DD90070577E/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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01:35:31 PM |
Senator B. Pelton
and Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate
Bill 26-101 Local Government Landfill Methane Emissions Reduction Regulations.
The bill modifies several funding mechanisms and agency processes to assist
local governments in their effort to meet methane emissions goals set by
the state. |
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01:43:09 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee. |
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01:46:01 PM |
Megan Kemp, representing Earthjustice, testified in opposition to the bill. Brian Loma, representing GreenLatinos, testified to amend the bill. Dr. Sara Carpenter, representing Healthy Air and Water Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Ryan Call, representing Eco-Cycle, testified to amend the bill. |
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01:57:01 PM |
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee. |
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01:57:15 PM |
PT Wood, representing Chaffee County, testified to amend the bill. Katherine Blauvelt, representing Full Circle Future, testified to amend the bill. Edwin LaMair, representing Environmental Defense Fund, testified to amend the bill. Jean Lim, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified to amend the bill. Stefanie Shoup, representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions. |
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02:12:21 PM |
Tim Malone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mike Brownell, representing Logan County, testified in support of the bill. Tamara Pogue, representing Summit County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill. Wendell Koontz, representing Delta County, testified in support of the bill. Jesse Howells, representing Otero County, testified in support of the bill. |
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02:28:25 PM |
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee. |
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02:28:26 PM |
Written testimony is included as Attachment A. |
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02:36:57 PM |
The sponsors distributed
and explained amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments B and C).
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02:38:21 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 |
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Pelton B. |
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| Seconded |
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Baisley |
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Catlin |
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Exum |
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Lindstedt |
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Mullica |
Excused |
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Pelton B. |
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Sullivan |
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Ball |
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Cutter |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:38:36 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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Pelton B. |
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Baisley |
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Catlin |
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Exum |
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Lindstedt |
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Mullica |
Excused |
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Pelton B. |
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Sullivan |
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Ball |
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Cutter |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:38:38 PM |
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
The Chair laid
the bill over until the end of the agenda.
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