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S_TRA_2024A 02/28/2024 01:34:05 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 02/28/2024
Attendance
Cutter *
Exum *
Hinrichsen X
Pelton B. X
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 01:34:05 PM to 03:19:46 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Community Access Enterprise Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB24-150 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 24-Community Access Enterprise - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:34:23 PM  
Carrie Atiyeh, Transportation Associate Director for the Colorado Energy Office, gave an overview of the work of the Community Access Enterprise. Dominique Gomez, Deputy Director of the Colorado Energy Office, was also available for questions. Paul Bony, the appointee, introduced himself.
01:38:01 PM  
Paul Bony explained his interest in serving on the Community Access Enterprise.


01:42:11 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Paul Bony to the Conf 24-Community Access Enterprise to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Excused
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-150 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:42:18 PM  
Senator Cutter, prime
sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 24-150 Processing of Municipal
Solid Waste. The bill modifies laws around processing solid waste.
01:43:13 PM  
Senator Cutter responded to questions from the committee.
01:47:59 PM  
Randy Moorman, representing Eco-Cycle, testified in support of the bill. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Sullivan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Patricia Garcia-Nelson, representing GreenLatinos Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:05:12 PM  
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee.
02:13:45 PM  
The prior panel continued
to answer questions from the committee.
02:19:16 PM  
Danny Katz, representing
Colorado Public Interest Research Group, testified in support of the bill.
Henry Stiles, representing Environment Colorado, testified in support of
the bill. Mike Ewall, representing Energy Justice Network, testified in
support of the bill.
02:26:59 PM  
Jeri Sampson, representing Colorado Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill. Angela Pena de Niz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Shaina Oliver, representing Moms Clean Air Force Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.
02:30:24 PM  
Laurie Johnson, representing Circular Comorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Scott Hutchings, representing National Waste and Recycling Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Dana Mitchell, representing American Chemistry Council, testified to amend the bill. Adam Peer, representing American Chemistry Council, testified to amend the bill.
02:40:00 PM  
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee.
02:43:35 PM  
David Snapp, representing
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to
answer committee questions. Ben Cappa, representing Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.
02:47:18 PM  
Dr. Veena Singla,
representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Kirstie
Pecci, representing Just Zero, testified in support of the bill. Miah Adkins,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Brian Loma, representing
Cut The Plastic EMS, Green Latinos, testified in support of the bill.
03:01:01 PM  
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
03:02:50 PM  
Senator Cutter introduced
and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment A).


03:04:48 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:05:51 PM  
Senator Cutter discussed
amendment L.002.
03:07:07 PM  
David Snapp and Ben Cappa, from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, answered committee questions around L.002.
03:12:45 PM  
The committee continued
to discuss L.002. The sponsor decided not to move amendment L.002.
03:14:04 PM  
Senator Cutter introduced
and explained amendment L.003 (Attachment B).


03:16:04 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:16:13 PM  
Senator Cutter gave closing remarks.


03:19:07 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-150, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:19:46 PM   The committee adjourned.






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