S_AGR_2021A 03/25/2021 01:37:15 PM Committee Summary

Jennifer Burbey, representing Colorado Outfitters Association , testified in opposition to the bill.

Doug Vilsack, representing Colorado Department of Natural Resources, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Ben Tisdel, representing Colorado Counties Inc, testified in support of the bill.

Chief Brad White, representing Colorado State Fire Chiefs, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Rankin distributed amendments L.001 and L.002 (Attachments C and D).

Commissioner Richard Cimino, representing Counties and Commissioners Acting Together, testified in support of the bill.

Mr Mark Novak, representing Colorado fire commission, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Novak, representing Colorado Fire Commission, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Rankin explained the amendments.

Steve Wooten, representing himself, testified against Senate Bill 21-168.

Chief Mike Morgan, representing , responded to committee members' questions.

Chief Morgan returned to respond to committee members' questions.

Senator Woodward presented Senate Bill 21-168 to the committee. The bill prohibits the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission from requiring a hunting or fishing license to access a state wildlife area for individuals who are not hunting or fishing.  Written testimony on the bill is included as Attachment E.