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S_AGR_2023A 04/20/2023 01:37:28 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 04/20/2023
Attendance
Danielson X
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Simpson X
Hinrichsen *
Roberts X
Time 01:37:28 PM to 05:48:07 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Agricultural Commission — State Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HB23-1075 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB23-275 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1036 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB23-1060 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB23-201 Postponed Indefinitely

Conf 23-Agricultural Commission — State - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:38:26 PM  
Kate Greenberg, Commissioner of Agriculture, introduced the State Agricultural Commission and the commission appointees. Appointees Colleen Peppler, Jeffrey McCullough, Kathryn Bedell, Elena Miller-ter Kuile, and Harrison Topp introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the commission. Committee members commented on the appointments.


01:51:43 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Kathryn Bedell, Colleen Peppler, Elena Miller-ter Kuile, Jeffrey McCullough, Harrison Topp to the Conf 23-Agricultural Commission — State to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson Excused
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1075 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


01:52:23 PM  
Senator Exum, sponsor,
presented House Bill 23-1075.  The bill requires the Department of
Public Safety to conduct a study investigating the integration of evacuation
and clearance time modeling in local emergency management plans.  Senator
Exum offered final comments on the bill.


01:57:10 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1075 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Simpson No
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-275 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

01:58:26 PM  
The committee recessed.
01:58:41 PM  
The committee reconvened.
02:03:36 PM  
Senator Ginal and Senator Will, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-275. The bill creates the Wild Horse Management Project in the Department of Agriculture to operate programs to support the management of wild horses in Colorado. Committee members discussed the bill with the sponsors.
02:16:20 PM  
Director of Strategy
Scott Wilson, representing American Wild Horse Campaign, testified in support
of the bill.




Nevada State Director
Tracy Wilson, representing American Wild Horse Campaign, testified in support
of the bill.




Tracy Scott, representing
Steadfast Steeds, testified in support of the bill.
02:23:43 PM  
Tessa Archibald,
representing The Homes for Horses Coalition, testified in support of the
bill.  




Board President
Gina Kutturus, representing For the Love of Aria, testified in support
of the bill.  




Colorado Chair
Delia Malone, representing Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.
02:31:13 PM  
Mr. Richard Karcich,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Andrea
Lonseth, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  




Ms. Pamela True,
representing Stop Wild Horse Roundups Coalition, testified in opposition
to the bill.  




Mr. William Simpson
II, representing Wild Horse Fire Brigade, testified in opposition to the
bill.  
02:45:58 PM  
Mr. Jordan Beezley,
representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified to amend the
bill.  




Callie Hendrickson,
representing White River & Douglas Creek Conservation Districts and
Colorado Cattlemen's Association, testified to amend the bill.




Commissioner Jennifer
O'Hearon, representing Rio Blanco County, testified to amend the bill.
 




Mr. Beezley and
the bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:57:32 PM  
Mr. Roland Halpern,
representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill.
 




Charlotte Roe,
representing Wild Equine League, testified in support of the bill.




Tyler Garrett,
representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the
bill.  




Dr. Joanna Grossman,
representing Animal Welfare Institute, testified in support of the bill.
 




Executive Director
Kerry Ferguson, representing The Cloud Foundation, testified in support
of the bill.
03:09:53 PM  
Mr. Doug Vilsack, representing U.S. Bureau of Land Management, testified in a neutral position on the bill and responded to questions from the committee.
03:20:00 PM  

Senators Will and Ginal presented amendments L.003 (Attachment A), L.002 (Attachment B), and L.004 (Attachment C). Additional written testimony on the bill is available as Attachment D.



03:22:09 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Simpson
Hinrichsen
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:25:27 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Simpson
Hinrichsen
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:26:32 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Simpson
Hinrichsen
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:26:33 PM  
Senators Will and Ginal wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.
03:32:34 PM  
The committee recessed and reconvened.


03:33:54 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-275, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson Excused
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-201 - Lay Over


03:34:08 PM  
The committee recessed.



HB23-1036 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


04:04:22 PM  
The committee reconvened.
04:04:34 PM  
Senator Cutter, sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1036. The bill creates a two-year Nontoxic Bullet Pilot Program in Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in the Department of Natural Resources. The bill directs CPW to work with one or more nongovernmental entities to create and promote the program. The program will allow individuals who satisfy certain requirements to receive vouchers to offset the cost of purchasing non-lead bullets. Senator Cutter responded to questions from the committee.
04:10:56 PM  
Mr. Roland Halpern,
representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill
and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment E).




Mrs. Christel
Markevich, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.




Mr. Halpern responded
to questions from the committee.  




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

04:18:04 PM  
Senator Cutter wrapped up her presentation of the bill.


04:19:19 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1036 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson Yes
Marchman Excused
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1060 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


04:20:30 PM  
Senator Cutter, sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1060. The bill requires upgrades and improvements to the Colorado State Forest Service tree nursery in Fort Collins. Senator Cutter responded to questions from the committee.
04:24:52 PM  
Kristin Garrison, representing Colorado State Forest Service, answered committee questions.


04:26:51 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1060 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Simpson No
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-201 - Postponed Indefinitely


04:27:14 PM  
The committee recessed.
05:38:33 PM  
The committee reconvened.
05:38:41 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis and Senator Winter, sponsors, wrapped up their presentation of Senate Bill 23-201. The bill modifies the conditions necessary for the approval of forced pooling of oil and gas mineral interests. The committee previously heard testimony on the bill on April 13, 2023.
05:45:56 PM  
Committee members commented on the bill.


05:47:43 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-201, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Simpson No
Hinrichsen No
Roberts No
YES: 2   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


05:47:56 PM
Motion Postpone Senate Bill 23-201 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Danielson No
Marchman No
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:48:07 PM   The committee adjourned.






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