H_RAA_2019A 01/14/2019 01:30:55 PM Committee Summary

Representative Arndt, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1015 to the committee.  The bill recreates the Colorado Water Institute and its advisory board, which were automatically repealed July 1, 2017.  A handout was distributed [Attachment B].

Representative Arndt explained and distributed Amendment L.002 [Attachment C].

Dr. Waskon responded to committee questions.

Shelby Ross, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Dr. Waskon continued to respond to committee questions.

Doug Kemper, representing Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kemper responded to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Representative Arndt, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 19-1029 to the committee.  The bill adjusts the boundaries of the Republican River Water Conservation District and changes the meeting schedule of the district board.  Amendment L.001 was distributed [Attachment D]. 

Representative Arndt responded to committee questions concerning the new boundaries.

David Robbins, representing the Republican River Conservation District, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Robbins responded to committee questions.

Becky Brooks, representing the Colorado Corn Growers Association, testified in support of the bill.

John Buchanan, representing the East Cheyenne Ground Water Management District, testified in opposition to the bill.

Mr. Buchanan responded to committee questions.

Representative Roberts closed witness testimony.

Representative Arndt discussed Amendment L.001.

Representative Arndt gave concluding remarks on the bill.