H_JUD_2018A 02/08/2018 10:34:45 AM Committee Summary

Representative Wiessman introduced House Bill 18-1107. The bill requires that home builders offer the opportunity for electrical vehicle charging upgrades to buyers under contract for new homes. He distributed a packet of handouts to the committee [Attachment A]. He answered several committee questions.

Mr. Jim Hartman, representing Hartman Ely Investors, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Ted Leighty, representing the Colorado Association of Homebuilders, testified against the bill. He answered several committee questions.

Committee discussion with Rep. Weissman and Mr. Leighty continued.

Mr. Chris Votoupal, representing ChargePoint, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.

Representative Weissman gave some closing remarks on the bill.

Rep. Lundeen introduced House Bill 18-1085. The bill requires the Department of Public Health and Environment to produce a report on the health effects of noise and stray voltage from industrial wind energy turbines. He distributed amendment L.001 [Attachment B]. He answered several committee questions.

Committee discussion with Representative Lundeen continued.

Ms. Carol Sidofsky, representing herself, testified against the bill. She distributed a packet of information to the committee [Attachment C].

Mr. Tom Darin, representing the American Wind Energy Association, testified against the bill. He distributed a handout the committee [Attachment D]. He answered several committee questions.

Ms. Kristina Bergsten, representing the Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.

Ms. Amy Cooke, representing the Independence Institute, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.

Mr. Kohl Watson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment E]. He responded to several committee questions.