Wednesday, April 22, 2009

GOV. RITTER OPENS NEW ENERGY ERA IN COLORADO


Gov. Bill Ritter today ushered in a new era of energy development in Colorado, signing into law a bill that implements new oil-and-gas drilling guidelines.

 

"House Bill 1292 and the new guidelines will allow the industry to grow in a way that is sustainable and compatible with our entire economy," Gov. Ritter said. "These rules were shaped with valuable input from people all across the state and unanimously adopted by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. They strike the right balance, a balance that recognizes the importance of a healthy industry and the importance of healthy communities, water supplies and wildlife.

 

"In 1999, Colorado issued 1,000 drilling permits. Last year, the state issued more than 8,000. These new, modern rules recognize this increase in drilling activity as well as the technological changes that have occurred within the industry over the past decade. The rules also incorporate the forward-looking practices already being used by companies such as EnCana, Williams and Gunnison Energy.

 

"I am committed to helping this industry thrive. Clean-burning natural gas is an important part of Colorado's New Energy Economy, and this industry will play a key role in Colorado's economic recovery and our economic future."

 

House Bill 1292 also contains numerous other important administrative rules, including those dealing with mortgage protection, hospitals and nurses.

 

Gov. Bill Ritter signed 35 bills into law the past two days. See below for details of the bills, and visit www.colorado.gov/governor or click here for a list of legislative action so far this session:

 

                       

Bill #

Short Title

Sponsors

Date Action

Action

SB 051

Renewable Energy Financing Act 

CARROLL M. / LEVY 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1018

SCORE System & HAVA Compliance 

BRADFORD / SPENCE 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1053

Foreign Capital Depository Bank Board 

BALMER / ROMER 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1103

Presumptive Eligibility Long-term Care 

RIESBERG / NEWELL 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1108

Paycheck Bounce Insufficient Funds 

KERR A. / BOYD 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1110

Reqd Rental Real Prop Info Assessors 

SCANLAN / GIBBS 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1200

Fiscal Impact Of Leg. On Counties 

STEPHENS / SCHEFFEL 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1207

Foreclosure & Deeds Of Trust 

GARDNER C. / VEIGA 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1216

Election Code Electors 

MURRAY / NEWELL 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1220

Permit Unit Owner Afford Housing 

SCANLAN / GIBBS 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1229

Designate Enterprises Aux Facilities 

KERR J. / ISGAR 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1233

Recognize Acequias 

VIGIL / SCHWARTZ 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1241

Probate Code Omnibus 

ROBERTS / MORSE 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1279

Abandoned Mtr. Veh. Tow Operators 

PACE / KOPP 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1292

Rule Review Bill 

MCGIHON / VEIGA 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1294

Renew Nongame & Wildlife Checkoff 

VIGIL / SCHWARTZ 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1296

Ext. Reading Assistance Grant Prog 

GREEN / HUDAK 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1301

Approp Of Unclaimed Prop Trust Fund 

JUDD / SANDOVAL 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 036

Theft Of Sound Recordings 

GIBBS / SCANLAN 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 039

Conserve Energy Tiered Rates Incentive 

SCHWARTZ / CURRY 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 042

Administration Of Prop Tax Exemptions 

TAPIA / VIGIL & ... 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 056

Trinidad State Nursing Home 

KESTER / RIESBERG 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 078

Devolve State Highways To Local Govs 

NEWELL / RICE 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 080

Precip. Collect Limited Exemptions 

ISGAR / LOOPER 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 111

Sunset Notaries Public Act 

BACON / COURT 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 129

Duties Performed By Dental Hygenists 

TOCHTROP / GAGLIARDI 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 150

Motor Vehicle Lien Perfection 

HEATH / LEVY 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 165

Drinking Water Wastewater Small Grants 

ISGAR & ... / CURRY & ... 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 168

Workers' Compensation Procedures 

TOCHTROP / SOPER 

4/22/2009

Signed

SB 177

New Solar Facility Prop Tax Valuation 

SCHWARTZ / VIGIL 

4/22/2009

Signed

HB 1139

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 

SOLANO / TOCHTROP 

4/21/2009

Signed

HB 1227

N'hood Eqty. Skimming & Nuisances 

FRANGAS / HUDAK 

4/21/2009

Signed

HB 1272

Ltd Gaming Amend 50 College Funding 

MASSEY & ... / TAPIA 

4/21/2009

Signed

HB 1293

Medicaid Hospital Provider Fee 

RIESBERG  / KELLER  

4/21/2009

Signed

SB 237

Grounds For Mandatory Expulsion 

LUNDBERG / ACREE 

4/21/2009

Signed