HB 1291 second reading: snuggies, moderates and the gavel

April 26, 2011 by Amy
Filed under: Archive, New Energy Economy 

Great quotes from today’s Senate floor debate on HB 1291, which saw republicans Scott Renfroe, Kevin Lundberg and Shawn Mitchell collaborate with democrat Lois Tochtrop to save money for Xcel ratepayers.  Two pro-consumer amendments that closely mirror SB 236 and SB 237 were defeated.

  • Senator Lois Tochtrop: “I’m buying stock in snuggies because that’s all my constituents will be able to afford if this bill [HB 1291] passes.”
  • Senator Kevin Lundberg: Arguing in support of an amendment to save Xcel ratepayers $132 million, “I find it funny that I am arguing in favor of the moderate approach.”
  • Senator Shawn Mitchell: “This isn’t a state implementation plan. It’s a payoff plan to special interests.” He got the gavel for that one.

HB 1291 passed second reading. Xcel Energy wins again.

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2 Comments on HB 1291 second reading: snuggies, moderates and the gavel

  1. Independence Institute: Jon Caldara » You Can Take My Snuggie From My Cold, Dead Hands! on Wed, 27th Apr 2011 12:24 pm

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  2. Peoples Press Collective | Colorado Politics | You Can Take My Snuggie From My Cold, Dead Hands! : on Wed, 27th Apr 2011 12:45 pm

    3. [...] us up-to-date on what’s going on with Xcel’s stranglehold on the general assembly. She wrote last night of some great quotes coming out of the Senate floor debate regarding HB 1291 – Xcel’s [...]