Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1126: Public Utilities Commission Membership Geographic Representation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1126 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Utilities Commission Membership Geographic Representation. Primary sponsor: Byron Pelton (Republican), Ty Winter (Republican), Matt Martinez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill increases the membership of the public utilities commission from 3 to 5, with 2 of the commissioners representing the state at large and 3 representing one district each. The 3 districts are defined to include named counties, with one consisting of the Denver metro area, one of the western region of the state, and one of the eastern region of the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ty Winter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Matt Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
- House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Unamended to Finance
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment