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S_AGR_2023A 02/16/2023 01:36:56 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 02/16/2023
Attendance
Gardner X
Marchman X
Pelton R. X
Priola X
Simpson X
Hinrichsen *
Roberts X
Time 01:36:56 PM to 04:30:10 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-Parks And Wildlife Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate
Conf 23-Tourism Office Board Of Directors — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund — State Board Of The Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB23-038 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 23-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate


01:37:22 PM  
Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources, introduced the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission and appointees Eden Vardy, Richard Reading, and Gabriel Otero. Mr. Otero, Mr. Reading, and Mr. Vardy introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the commission.
01:44:07 PM  
The appointees responded to questions from the committee.


02:12:53 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Eden Vardy to the Conf 23-Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:13:44 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Richard Reading to the Conf 23-Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Gardner No
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. No
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:14:21 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Gabriel Otero to the Conf 23-Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Gardner No
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Tourism Office Board Of Directors — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:16:33 PM  
Tim Wolfe, Director,
Colorado Tourism Office, introduced the office, its board of directors,
and the two appointees to the board, Ken Murphy and Alex Boian. Mr. Boian
and Mr. Murphy introduced themselves and discussed their interest in serving
on the board.  The appointees responded to questions from the committee.


02:29:11 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Ken Murphy, Alexander Boian to the Conf 23-Tourism Office Board Of Directors — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund — State Board Of The - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:29:28 PM  
Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources, introduced the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund and appointees Krithika Prashant, Charles Garcia, Raymond Tschillar, and Mara Brosy-Wiwchar. The appointees introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the board.


02:43:28 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Mara Brosy-Wiwchar, Raymond Tschiilard, Charles Garcia, and Krithika Prashant to the Conf 23-Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund — State Board Of The to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Gardner Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-038 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:43:45 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis,
sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-038 to the committee. The bill establishes
the crime of unlawful equine slaughter for human consumption. The bill
specifies what constitutes illegal equine slaughter, including the buying,
selling, importing, and exporting of equines for human consumption.  It
also sets penalties for equine slaughter and notice requirements regarding
the criminal liability of buying or selling equine livestock for human
consumption. Senator Jaquez Lewis provided an article (Attachment A) and
responded to questions from the committee.
02:55:01 PM  
Mrs. Diane Mullins,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill and provided a
handout to the committee (Attachment B). Ms. Callea Sherrill, representing
Terolyn Horse Rescue, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Patrick Craig,
representing The Wild Animal Sanctuary, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Craig responded to questions from the committee.
03:04:42 PM  
Ms. Ginger Fedak, representing In Defense of Animals, testified in support of the bill and provided handouts to the committee (Attachment C). Dr. Joanna Grossman, representing Animal Welfare Institute, testified in support of the bill.
03:07:49 PM  
Landon Gates, representing Colorado Woolgrowers Association and Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, testified in opposition to the introduced bill. Mr. Scott Dorenkamp, representing Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Garin Vorthman, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Wes Skiles, representing Colorado Livestock Association, testified in opposition to the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:24:01 PM  
Mr. Dan Waldvogle, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Gary McMurtrey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Renee Deal, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Waldvogle responded to questions from the committee.
03:32:25 PM  
Ms. Renee Faulkner, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Valentine Lovato, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:38:17 PM  
Mrs. Rebekah Keat, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Katherine Donnelly, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Mallie Morningstar, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
03:54:20 PM  
Mrs. Lori Greenstone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Siri Lindley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment D). Tessa Archibald, representing Homes for Horses Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Beckstead, representing Animal Wellness Action, testified in support of the bill. Candy Lewis, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Archibald and Mr. Beckstead responded to questions from the committee.
04:09:33 PM  

Written testimony on SB 23-038 is provided as Attachment E. The committee recessed.

04:21:20 PM  
The committee reconvened.
04:21:53 PM  

Senator Roberts discussed amendment L.007 (Attachment F) and amendment L.008 (Attachment G), which amends amendment L.007.



04:23:22 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner
Marchman
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Hinrichsen
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:26:31 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.007 as amended.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner
Marchman
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Hinrichsen
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:26:32 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis wrapped up her presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.


04:30:01 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-038, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Gardner No
Marchman Yes
Pelton R. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:30:10 PM   The committee adjourned.