Representative Rutinel, sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1119 Require Disclosures of Climate Emissions. The bill requires certain companies to disclose their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions beginning in 2028.

The committee asked the sponsor questions on the bill.

Stefanie Shoup, representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in opposition to the bill. Alison Morgan, representing Colorado Bankers Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Kait Schwartz, representing American Petroleum Institute Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Angie Binder, representing Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Annie Stefanec, representing EVRAZ North America, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Kreg  Vollmer, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in opposition to the bill.

The panel responded to questions from the committee.

Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Angie Howes, representing the Colorado Retail Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Brittany Dixon, representing Club 20, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Alicia Gelinas, representing Colorado Society of CPAs, testified to amend the bill. Phoebe Blessing, representing Colorado Hospital Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Bil Groffy, representing Colorado Oil and Gas Association, testified in opposition of the bill.

The committee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Mr. Aidan Cook, representing Pro-Animal Future, testified in support of the bill. Justin Clark, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Anne Fulton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Heidi Leathwood, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Walter Booth, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Gizzi Angela, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked the panel of witnesses questions.

Nicholas Dickman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Vanessa Toyryla, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Withaar Dani, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Benjamin Murphy, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony is included as Attachment M.

The sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment N). The sponsor answered questions from the committee. Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions from the committee on the amendment.

The sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.005 (Attachment P). The committee asked questions on the amendments.

The sponsor gave closing comments.

The committee gave closing comments on the bill.