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S_BLT_2025A 02/27/2025 10:07:56 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
Date 02/27/2025
Attendance
Baisley X
Catlin X
Jodeh X
Liston X
Winter F. X
Hinrichsen X
Danielson X
Time 10:07:56 AM to 10:32:50 AM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Danielson
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1077 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

HB25-1077 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
10:08:09 AM  
Senators Roberts
and Rich introduced House Bill 25-1077, concerning backflow prevention
devices. The bill specifies that inspection, testing, or repair of backflow
prevention devices does not require plumbing occupational licensure from
the Department of Regulatory Agencies. The sponsors responded to questions
from the committee.
10:09:43 AM  
Heather Young, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in
support of the bill. Jessica Swan, representing the Backflow Association
of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Victor Branstetter, representing
the Backflow Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Claude Strait, representing the Colorado Rural Water Association, testified
in support of the bill.



The panelists
responded to questions from the committee.
10:23:40 AM  

Mr. Andy Hill, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. Anthoney Sandoval, representing the Special District Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

 
10:28:24 AM  
The sponsors made closing comments on the merits of the bill.


10:32:35 AM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1077 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Baisley Yes
Catlin Yes
Jodeh Yes
Liston Yes
Winter F. Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Danielson Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:32:50 AM   The committee adjourned.