ADCCEDA8E51DCF6A87258B160067F845 Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order. Representatives Bacon and Evans, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-095. The bill addresses high ozone levels in the Front Range through a variety of mechanisms, including creating a voucher program, modifying an existing grant program, and requiring air quality studies. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Travis Madsen, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. David Sabados, representing the Regional Air Quality Council, testified to amend the bill. Mike Silverstein, representing the Regional Air Quality Council, testified to amend the bill.

Commissioner Scott James, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. John Jacus, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Kevin Ross, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Mr. James Brandon, representing Air Care Colorado DBA Envirotest , testified in support of the bill. Tom Knox, representing Valley Clean Air Now, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Annareli Morales, representing the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.

The panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.