Swerdfeger Bill that Cuts Red Tape on Job Creators Signed into Law

PUEBLO, Colo.— Pueblo’s business and community leaders will join State Rep. Keith Swerdfeger as his bill to cut the red tape on Colorado’s job creators is signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper. 

Senate Bill 235 streamlines air-quality permit applications by allowing the Air Pollution Control Division of the Department of Public Health and Environment to prequalify private sector modeling contractors.  Colorado businesses will then have the option of hiring these modeling contractors to expedite the permit review process. 

“One of the easiest and most effective ways to create jobs in Colorado is to cut the red tape,” said Swerdfeger, R-Pueblo West.  “By giving businesses the option of hiring private modeling contractors, Colorado’s job creators can stay open for business, instead of closing their doors while they wait for the permit process to complete.”    

The bill, which passed both chambers with unanimous support, was cosponsored in the House by Minority Leader Sal Pace, D-Pueblo, and carried in the Senate by Sen. Angela Giron, D-Pueblo. 

“This bill shows that when Republicans and Democrats work together, we can achieve great things for the people of Colorado,” Swerdfeger added. 

The measure will go into effect with the governor’s signature.  

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