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S_TRA_2023A 01/25/2023 01:31:13 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 01/25/2023
Attendance
Cutter X
Exum X
Jaquez Lewis X
Pelton B. X
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 01:31:13 PM to 04:04:57 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-016 Amended, referred to Senate Finance

SB23-016 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance

01:31:29 PM  
Senator Hansen, prime
sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 23-016, Greenhouse Gas Emission
Reduction Measures.  The bill creates a state income tax credit for
new, electric-powered lawn equipment; requires the Public Employees’ Retirement
Association and insurance companies to study climate risks to their investment
portfolios; authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to regulate
Class VI injection wells; and updates the state’s greenhouse gas emissions
reduction goals.
01:41:28 PM  
Clay Clarke, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified in
a neutral position on the bill.
01:42:22 PM  
Director Julie Murphy,
representing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, was available
to answer committee questions.
01:42:33 PM  
Ron Baker, representing Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), testified to amend the bill.
01:44:20 PM  
Nathaniel Miullo,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
01:44:39 PM  
Duncan Gilchrist, representing The Nature Conservancy, testified to amend the bill.
01:48:47 PM  
Mr. Miullo and Mr. Baker answered questions from the committee
01:57:40 PM  
Tony Gaqliardi, representing National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), testified in opposition to the bill.
01:58:40 PM  
Commissioner Kevin Ross, representing Weld County, testified to amend the bill.
02:02:34 PM  
Keith Hay, representing Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified to amend the bill.
02:07:58 PM  
Mr. Hay answered questions from the committee.
02:08:45 PM  
Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified to amend the bill.
02:10:27 PM  
Jeff Lyng, representing Xcel Energy, testified to amend the bill.
02:12:51 PM  
Leslie Glustrom, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
02:19:46 PM  
Kevin Cross, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, testified to amend the bill.
02:23:15 PM  
Ramesh Bhatt, representing Sierra Club, testified to amend the bill.
02:26:33 PM  
Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:29:32 PM  
Kirsten Schatz, representing Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG), testified in support of the bill.
02:33:56 PM  
Alana Miller, representing Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), testified in support of the bill.
02:36:46 PM  
Ms. Beck answered questions from the committee.
02:39:41 PM  
Vivian Anderson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:41:53 PM  
Abby Ninneman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:43:17 PM  
Jenna Tedesco, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:44:41 PM  
Avery Leonard, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:45:37 PM  
Mia Sisneros, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:46:53 PM  
Teagan Olson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:50 PM  
Reverand Amy Petre-Hill, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:56:14 PM  
Tom Abood, representing
Together Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:01:02 PM  
Kenneth Nova, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:04:15 PM  
Katie Schneer, representing Environmental Defense Fund, testified in support of the bill.
03:04:18 PM  
Nikolaus Remus, representing Colorado Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, testified in support of the bill.
03:06:05 PM  
Jan Rose, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, testified in support of the bill.
03:08:32 PM  
Ms. Schneer answered questions from the committee.
03:11:43 PM  
Pete Kolbenschlag, representing Colorado Farm and Food Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
03:17:26 PM  
Lorena Gonzalez, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:17:50 PM  
Devon Reynolds, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:20:45 PM  
Brett Moore, representing Interwest Energy Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
03:25:03 PM  
David Sabados, representing Regional Air Quality Council, testified in support of the bill.
03:26:14 PM  
Giselle Herzfeld, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:29:13 PM  
Former Senator Mike Foote, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:35:51 PM  
Mr. Sabados and former Senator Foote answered questions from the committee.
03:37:56 PM  
Toby Heaps, representing Corporate Knights Inc., testified in support of the bill.
03:43:59 PM  
Sally Dowiatt, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:47:56 PM  
Braeden Miguel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:51:36 PM  
Angela Espinsoa,
representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:51:37 PM  
Written testimony
is included as Attachment A.
03:51:39 PM  
Senator Hansen introduced
and explained Amendments L.001, L.002, and L.003 (Attachments B-D).



03:58:58 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:59:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C).
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:01:08 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D).
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:01:09 PM  
Senator Hansen gave
closing remarks on the bill.
04:02:04 PM  
Senator Simpson gave closing comments on the bill.
04:02:51 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis gave closing comments on the bill.


04:04:50 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-016, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:04:57 PM   The committee adjourned.