Representative Boesenecker, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 22-1104 concerning public recreational trails in electric transmission corridors and encouraging transmission providers to enter into written agreements for construction and maintenance of powerline trails and requiring transmission providers to privide information and notify local governments about the potential for trails when planning for expansion or construction of transmission corridors.  The bill allows transmission authorities to cover costs related to complying with the law by increasing rates.

Ms. Laraine Martin, representing Routt County Riders, testified in support of the bill.

Jaclyn Terwey, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Daphne Gervais, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified in opposition to the bill. Ms Kathleen Curry, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, Grand Valley Water Users Association, and Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Patrick Schilken, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.

Mr. John Reiber, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

The witness responded to questions from committee members.

Committee members made comments about the bill.

Ms. Christine Brinker, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Lora Kulm, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Susan McFaddin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.

The witnesses continued to respond to questions from committee members.

The bill sponsor made closing remarks.

Committee members made comments about the bill.