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BA2EEC32B1B03C2887258390007C179D Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB19-1082

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RURAL AFFAIRS & AGRICULTURE
Date Jan 28, 2019      
Location HCR 0107



HB19-1082 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:19:28 PM  
Representative Roberts put the committee in a brief recess.
03:35:50 PM  

Representative Roberts called the meeting back to order.

03:39:15 PM  
Representatives Catlin and D. Valdez, co-prime
sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1082.  The bill clarifies that water
right easement holders are entitled to maintain, repair, and improve their
easement.  Amendment L.001 was distributed [Attachment C].  
03:40:45 PM  

Representative Catlin responded to committee questions concerning private property and water rights.

03:56:10 PM  
Brett Moore, representing the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts, testified in support of the bill.
03:57:21 PM  

Mr. Moore responded to committee questions.  Committee discussion ensued.

04:05:06 PM  

Zane Kessler, representing Colorado River Districts and Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Kessler responded to committee questions.

04:08:12 PM  
Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.
04:08:28 PM  
Pierce Lively, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.


04:14:06 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment C].
Moved Valdez D.
Seconded Pelton
Arndt Yes
Buck No
Buentello Yes
Catlin Yes
Lewis No
McCluskie Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pelton Yes
Titone Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Roberts Yes
YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
04:14:07 PM  
Committee members made closing remarks on the bill.


04:23:14 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 19-1082, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Valdez D.
Seconded Pelton
Arndt Yes
Buck No
Buentello Yes
Catlin Yes
Lewis No
McCluskie Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pelton Yes
Titone Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS