Biomass energy bill passes first vote, opposition seeks to kill bill

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With the adrenaline rush of the Super Bowl victory by the Denver Broncos fading, but certainly not gone, legislative activity is picking up steam. I had four bills to present in committee last week and all four passed the initial test of their first committee vote.

I was able to arrange for constituents to provide remote video testimony on several of my bills from Durango’s Fort Lewis College campus, bringing in perspectives from southwestern Colorado without the witnesses having to make the long trek to the Capitol to testify. I really appreciate Fort Lewis College making citizen engagement at the legislature easier for those from our corner of the state.

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