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S_AGR_2021A 04/01/2021 01:48:25 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 04/01/2021
Attendance
Coram X
Fields X
Sonnenberg X
Danielson *
Donovan *
Time 01:48:25 PM to 04:29:13 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Donovan
This Report was prepared by Vanessa Reilly
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 21-Water Quality Control Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB21-1052 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB21-1102 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB21-189 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 21-Water Quality Control Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:51:36 PM  
The committee considered the appointments of Troy Waters, Joan Card, and Jason Rogers to the Water Quality Control Commission. Trisha Oeth, _ introduced the appointees and described the Commission. Mr. Waters, Ms. Card, and Mr. Rogers described their experience and interested in serving on the Commission.
01:57:49 PM  
The appointees responded to committee questions.


02:00:49 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Troy Waters, Joan Card, Jason Rogers to the Conf 21-Water Quality Control Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Fields
Seconded
Coram Yes
Fields Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Danielson Excused
Donovan Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1052 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:01:07 PM  
Senator Woodward
presented House Bill 21-1052.  This
bill removes an existing restriction on pumped hydroelectricity generation
as a source of recycled energy, which is included in the definition of
an eligible energy resource under the renewable energy standard statute.
02:05:59 PM  
Geoff Hier, representing
Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:07:02 PM  
The bill sponsor gave closing comments.


02:08:18 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1052 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Fields
Seconded
Coram Yes
Fields Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Danielson Excused
Donovan Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1102 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:09:17 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis,
bill sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1102 to the committee.  This
bill prohibits pet stores licensed after the bill’s effective date from
selling cats or dogs and requires pet stores that are licensed to sell
cats or dogs to provide specific information about the animals and their
breeders to consumers.  Written testimony on the bill is included
as Attachment A.
02:14:37 PM  
Senator Jacquez Lewis
responded to committee members' questions and distributed amendment L.010
(Attachment B).
02:20:37 PM  
Amy Jesse, representing Humane Society of the United States, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jesse responded to committee questions.
02:25:48 PM  
Bree Maestas, representing
Pet City, testified in opposition to the bill.  
02:31:35 PM  
Angelo Maestas, representing
himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:34:05 PM  
Nick Van Duren, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:36:32 PM  
Cyndi Haworth, representing herself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
02:39:44 PM  
Margaret Richards, representing Pet Paradise, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:42:35 PM  
Lesley Hollywood, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:46:00 PM  
Karen Kinnes, representing Pet City Fort Collins, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:01:25 PM  
Alfonso Mazzeti, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:01:31 PM  
Gregg Kinnes, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:05:31 PM  
Renee Reese, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:05:45 PM  
Hollis Glenn and Nick Fisher, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, responded to committee members' questions.
03:12:30 PM  
Linda Hart , representing Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:24:40 PM  
Michael Morgan, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:27:25 PM  
Gwendolynn Shivers, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:31:25 PM  
Monica Phiri, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:38:13 PM  
Jolie Anderson , representing Gone Wild Pet and Supply, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:38:25 PM  
Dustin Haworth, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:48:18 PM  
Senator Jacquez Lewis described amendment L.010.


03:55:17 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.010
Moved Fields
Seconded
Coram
Fields
Sonnenberg
Danielson
Donovan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:02:36 PM  
Senator Jacquez Lewis made closing comments on the bill. Committee members discussed the bill.


04:06:49 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1102, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Fields
Seconded
Coram No
Fields Yes
Sonnenberg No
Danielson Yes
Donovan Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-189 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

04:07:03 PM  
Senator Donovan presented
Senate Bill 21-189 to the committee, along with amendments L.001 and L.002
(Attachments C and D).  The bill funds water projects in the Department
of Natural Resources.  Written testimony on the bill is included as
Attachment E.  
04:11:43 PM  
Kirk Russell, representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, testified in support of the bill.
04:11:58 PM  
Lauren Ris, representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, testified in support of the bill.
04:12:09 PM  
Jayla Poppleton, representing Water Education Colorado, testified to amend the bill.
04:13:23 PM  
Senator Donovan explained amendments L.001 and L.002.


04:25:57 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Donovan
Seconded
Coram
Fields
Sonnenberg
Danielson
Donovan
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:28:01 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Donovan
Seconded
Coram No
Fields Yes
Sonnenberg No
Danielson Excused
Donovan Yes
YES: 2   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:28:47 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-189, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Donovan
Seconded
Coram Yes
Fields Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Danielson Excused
Donovan Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:29:13 PM   The committee adjourned.






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