Committee advances emergency bill to address failing water system in Hartman
Lawmakers advanced SB157 unanimously to expedite abandonment and remediation options in Hartman, a small town with no remaining elected officials and an at‑risk water system; DOLA and local leaders said residents face imminent loss of service.
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Senate Bill 157 was introduced as a targeted response to a town governance and drinking‑water emergency in Hartman, a Southeast Colorado municipality. Assistant Minority Leader Winter and Representative Martinez said the bill was prompted by recent resignations, a physical altercation at a January meeting and a failing water system that has been under boil‑water advisories since 2019.
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