082CD1B4F300AF0B872583B600754D80 Hearing Summary

Senator Donovan presented House Bill 19-1113, which changes how water quality treatment is addressed in mine reclamation plans and how mining operators can provide proof of financial responsibility. Senator Coram distributed amendments L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments C, D, and E).

Bill Skewes, representing the Colorado Chamber of commerce, testified on the bill.

Chris Treese, representing the Colorado River District, Colorado Water Congress, and the Upper Gunnison Water Conservation District, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Parsons, representing Western Mining, testified on the bill and distributed a packet of support letters to the committee (Attachment F).

Mr. Parsons responded to committee questions.

Julie Westendorff, La Plata County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.

Ginny Brannon, representing the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions.

Brandy DeLange, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Stan Dempsey, representing the Colorado Mining Association, testified on the bill.

Scott Hardt, representing the Numont Mining Corporation, testified in opposition to the bill.