The Durango Herald
April 30, 2008, Joe Hanel

DENVER - A weakened version of a bill that ties population growth to water supplies appears headed for passage. Sponsors say House Bill 1141 takes a historic first step by declaring the water use of new subdivisions to be a matter of statewide concern. The Senate approved it 24-10 Tuesday. If the House agrees with the Senate's changes, the bill will go to Gov. Bill Ritter for his signature. "It's a huge step forward for Colorado. We haven't tackled this question for 10 years," said the sponsor, Rep. Kathleen Curry, D-Gunnison. The bill requires developers of more than 50 housing units to prove to city officials that they have an adequate water supply. It doesn't require cities to do anything different, but it should ensure that officials have better information, sponsors say. ...

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