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