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S_AGR_2024A 03/06/2024 11:34:09 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 03/06/2024
Attendance
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Priola X
Simpson X
Danielson X
Roberts X
Time 11:34:09 AM to 12:04:47 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-137 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB24-161 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

SB24-137 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


11:34:18 AM  
Senator Simpson and
Senator Gonzales presented Senate Bill 24-137. The bill requires uncertified
potato seed stock be tested and approved prior to planting. The committee
previously heard testimony on the bill on February 15, 2024.




Senator Simpson
presented amendment L.001 (Attachment A).


11:37:02 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:37:03 AM  
Senators Gonzales
and Simpson wrapped up their presentation of the bill.


11:40:37 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-137, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-161 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


11:41:14 AM  
Senator R. Pelton
and Senator Marchman, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-161.
The bill makes a variety of changes to certain fees, requirements, and
procedures related to licenses and passes issued by Colorado Parks and
Wildlife.
11:47:21 AM  
Heather Disney Dugan, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee. Brian Dreher, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, responded to committee questions.
11:57:53 AM  
Senator R. Pelton discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment B).


11:58:10 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Pelton R.
Seconded
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:58:10 AM  
The committee recessed.
11:58:23 AM  
The committee reconvened.
12:02:46 PM  
Senators R. Pelton and Marchman wrapped up their presentation of the bill.


12:04:31 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-161, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Pelton R.
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:04:47 PM   The committee adjourned.






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