6D2899F60008C21287258AF900736025 Hearing Summary

Representative McCormick, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced and gave opening comments on House Bill 24-1435. The bill funds water projects in the Department of Natural Resources, directs transfers between cash funds for appropriation to water-related projects, and provides loan authorizations.

Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Andy Mueller, representing Colorado River District, testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Hernandez, representing Northern Water, testified in support of the bill. Kirk Russell, representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, was available to answer committee questions. Lauren Ris, representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. Jeff Deems, representing Airborne Snow Observatories, testified in support of the bill. Tracy Kosloff, representing Division of Water Resources, Department of Natural Resources, was available to answer committee questions.

The panelists answered questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.