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BILL SUMMARY For SB26-010
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Jan 28, 2026
Location SCR 352
SB26-010 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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10:41:46 AM |
Senator Roberts and
Senator B. Pelton, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 26-010. The
bill modifies the definitions of farms and ranches used to classify agricultural
land for property tax purposes, and specifies ranches are for grazing livestock
through pasture-based operations. The committee discussed the bill with
the sponsors. |
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10:48:09 AM |
Brandon Melnikoff, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill. Madeline Robertson, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Brenda Dones, representing Colorado Assessors Association, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ms. Dones responded to questions from the committee. David Hansen, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee questions about the bill's fiscal note. |
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11:06:49 AM |
Senators Roberts and B. Pelton wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill. |
11:10:23 AM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 26-010 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Pelton B. |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Excused |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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