CO HB1234

Clarifies that customers of businesses regulated by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) are entitled to participate as interveners in PUC administrative hearings.

Explicitly adds customers of regulated business entities that are parties to proceedings to the list of persons who "will be interested in or affected by" PUC orders.

Authorizes the PUC to impose reasonable time limits and adopt procedural measures to manage participation when numerous customers seek to intervene.

Applies to all proceedings where the initial application, petition, or complaint is filed on or after the bill's effective date.

Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.