D1BDD2E432261EA08725897B00603458 Hearing Summary

Senators Priola and Baisley, prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 23-183. The bill allows local governments to provide communication services without voter approval.

Jeff Weist, representing the Colorado Cable Television Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Jaclyn Terwey, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Ken Fellman, representing the Colorado Communications & Utility Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Brandy Reitter, representing OIT & the Colorado Broadband Office, testified in support of the bill.

Dianne Criswell, representing the Special District Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Elizabeth Steele, representing Colorado Common Cause, testified in support of the bill.

The committee made closing comments.