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92BBB314AD7D40B887258C3E005E2009 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1077

SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date Feb 27, 2025      
Location Old Supreme Court



HB25-1077 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


10:08:09 AM  
Senators Roberts
and Rich introduced House Bill 25-1077, concerning backflow prevention
devices. The bill specifies that inspection, testing, or repair of backflow
prevention devices does not require plumbing occupational licensure from
the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The sponsors responded to questions
from the committee.
10:09:43 AM  
Heather Young, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in
support of the bill. Jessica Swan, representing the Backflow Association
of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Victor Branstetter, representing
the Backflow Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Claude Strait, representing the Colorado Rural Water Association, testified
in support of the bill.




The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.

10:23:40 AM  

Mr. Andy Hill, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. Anthoney Sandoval, representing the Special District Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

 

10:28:24 AM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


10:32:35 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1077 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Yes
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS