Date: 02/04/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB15-1093

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Postpone House Bill 15-1093 indefinitely. The moti
Refer House Bill 15-1093 to the Committee of the W		PASS
FAIL



11:51 AM -- HB15-1093

Representative Dore, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 15-1093, which repeals the prohibition on the sale of new low-efficiency plumbing fixtures enacted pursuant to Senate Bill 14-103. SB 14-103 prohibited the sale of new low-efficiency plumbing fixtures in Colorado as of September 1, 2016, after which time only "watersense-listed" plumbing fixtures can be sold. Representative Dore responded to a question from the committee about the non-consumptive use of sewer water. In response to a comment from the committee, he further clarified the intent of the bill.

12:04 PM -- Chris Piper, representing Denver Water, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Piper discussed the process of drafting the bill and the work that went into the passage of SB 14-103. He spoke about the costs of various plumbing fixtures. He talked extensively about plumbing fixtures, sewage, and septic systems. He responded to questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.

12:28 PM -- Drew Beckwith, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Beckwith expressed his opinion that the bill repeals the good progress made by SB 14-103.

12:31 PM -- Dave Davia, representing the Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Davia spoke about the important progress made by SB 14-103.

12:33 PM -- Chris Treese, representing the Colorado River Water Conservation District, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Treese expressed his opinion about the importance of SB 14-103.

12:35 PM -- Scott Wills, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Wills expressed his frustration about government regulation of his septic system.


12:37 PM

Representative Dore wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
BILL:HB15-1093
TIME: 12:43:16 PM
MOVED:Neville P.
MOTION:Refer House Bill 15-1093 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 5-6.
SECONDED:Humphrey
VOTE
Foote
No
Humphrey
Yes
Lontine
No
Neville P.
Yes
Primavera
No
Tate
Yes
Thurlow
Yes
Tyler
No
Willett
Yes
Salazar
No
Ryden
No
YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:HB15-1093
TIME: 12:44:54 PM
MOVED:Salazar
MOTION:Postpone House Bill 15-1093 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4.
SECONDED:Foote
VOTE
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
No
Lontine
Yes
Neville P.
No
Primavera
Yes
Tate
Yes
Thurlow
No
Tyler
Yes
Willett
No
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



12:45 PM

The committee took a brief recess.