08E790AF39D6E128872585290055E971 Hearing Summary

Representatives McCluskie and Pelton presented House Bill 20-1293 to the committee, along with amendments L.009 and L.010 (Attachments A and B).  The bill makes several changes to current the local emergency telephone charge and the prepaid wireless 911 charge, and creates a new 911 surcharge.  In addition, the bill expands the use of broadband deployment funds to include 911 upgrades.

Jaci Marie Louise, representing the Colorado PUC 911 Task Force, testified in support of the bill.

Athena Butler, representing the Colorado PUC 911 Task Force, testified in support of the bill.

Anthony Scorzo, representing the Communications Workers of America, testified in support of the bill.

The witnesses responded to committee members' questions.

Katie Ruedebusch, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Representative McCluskie explained amendments L.009 and L.010 (Attachments A and B).