The committee took a brief recess.

The committee came back to order.

Representative Titone, prime sponsor, explained Senate Bill 23-183 concerning the elimination of the requirement that a local government obtain voter approval to provide communication services.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from committee members.

Jeff Weist, representing Colorado Cable Telecommunications Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support of the bill.  Jaclyn Terwey, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.  Colleen McCorskey, representing Colorado Communications & Utility Alliance, testified in support of the bill.  Colorado Broadband Office Executive Director Brandy Reitter, representing Office of Information Technology and Colorado Broadband Office, testified in support of the bill.

The witness panel responded to questions from committee members.

The bill sponsor made closing remarks.

Committee members made closing remarks.