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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

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BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1117

SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Apr 3, 2024       Location SCR 352

HB24-1117 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
03:02:48 PM  
Senator Marchman, sponsor, and Senator Bridges presented House Bill 24-1117. The bill adds rare plants and invertebrates to the species that can be studied and conserved by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Senators Marchman and Bridges responded to questions from the committee.
03:14:00 PM  
Kathleen Curry, representing Ute Water Conservancy District, Grand Valley Water Users Association, and Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Burbey, representing Colorado Outfitters Association, testified to amend the bill. Committee members commented on this testimony.
03:21:47 PM  
Mr. Steve Armstead, representing the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Adrian Carper, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jim McGannon, representing Colorado Trout Unlimited, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sara Fraser, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Armstead responded to committee questions.
03:34:01 PM  
Dr. Margaret Gaddis, representing Colorado Native Plant Society, testified in support of the bill. Ms. MaryAnn Colley, representing Butterfly Pavilion, testified in support of the bill. David Klute, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill and read testimony from the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. Mr. Klute responded to questions from the committee.
03:49:46 PM  
Senators Marchman and Bridges wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members discussed the bill with the sponsors.

Additional written testimony on the bill is available as Attachment C.

03:54:09 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1117 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS