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H_THL_2024A 02/07/2024 01:36:46 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 02/07/2024
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Frizell X
Jodeh *
Mauro X
Parenti X
Valdez X
Vigil *
Wilson X
Lindsay X
Froelich X
Time 01:36:46 PM to 02:20:18 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by Dan Graeve
Hearing Items Action Taken
Sunset Review Hearing for High Cost Support Mechanism Committee Discussion Only
Sunset Review Hearing for Connect Colorado to Enhance Economic Development, Telehealth, Education and Safety Act (Broadband Deployment Board) Committee Discussion Only
HB24-1143 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Sunset Review Hearing for High Cost Support Mechanism - Committee Discussion Only
01:37:03 PM  
Representative Froelich
introduced the sunset review hearing for the High Cost Support Mechanism.
 
01:37:24 PM  
Saul Larsen, representing
he Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Colorado Colorado Office of
Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform (COPRRR), provided an overview of
the sunset review prepared by DORA on the High Cost Support Mechanism.
A link to the report can be accessed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMz0YTrLI7Cm00swwqZ6CTcD0tXVAN_s/view.
 
01:43:56 PM  
Mr. Michael McReynolds,
representing the Office of Information Technology, testified in support
of introducing the draft bill, with amendments.
01:44:36 PM  
Carrie Hackenberger,
representing the Colorado Telecommunications Association, testified in
support of continuing the High Cost Support Mechanism, with amendments.


01:50:49 PM
 Motion Introduce bill as drafted.
Moved Mauro
Seconded Catlin
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Valdez Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Sunset Review Hearing for Connect Colorado to Enhance Economic Development, Telehealth, Education and Safety Act (Broadband Deployment Board) - Committee Discussion Only
01:51:28 PM  
Saul Larsen, Department of Regulatory Agencies, provided and overview to the committee of the sunset review prepared by DORA regarding the Connect Colorado to Enhance Economic Development, Telehealth, Education and Safety Act.
01:56:51 PM  
Mr. Michael McReynolds,
representing Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), testified
to introduce draft bill with amendments.
01:57:35 PM  
Mr. McMeynolds responded
to questions from the committee regarding the existing Broadband Deployment
Board and other OIT broadband grantmaking..
01:59:04 PM  
Brandy Ryder, representing
the Colorado Broadband Office, responded to questions from the committee.



HB24-1143 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:04:26 PM  
Representative Catlin introduced House Bill 24-1143 to the committee. The bill raises the cost threshold for certain public project requirements.
02:06:59 PM  
Representative Catlin responded to questions from the committee.
02:09:05 PM  
Ms. Emily Haddaway,
representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support
of the bill.

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

Scott Weaver, representing Yuma County, testified in support of the bill.
02:16:06 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
02:16:16 PM  
Representative Catlin provided final comments on the bill.


02:19:51 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1143 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Catlin
Seconded Wilson
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Valdez Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:20:18 PM   The committee adjourned.