Senator Liston, prime sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 26-024. The bill clarifies the regulatory authority of the state and local governments over unmanned aircraft systems.

Owen Brigner, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Meghan MacKillop, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Scott Randall, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Vic Moss, representing Drone Service Providers Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Justin Sasso, representing Colorado Broadcasters Association, testified in support of the bill. Matthew West, representing Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, testified in support of the bill. Tim Brass, representing Colorado Department of Natural Resources, was available to answer committee questions.

The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Lora O'Toole, representing Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment E).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.005 (Attachment F).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.006 (Attachment G).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.007 (Attachment H).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.008 (Attachment I).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.009 (Attachment J).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.011 (Attachment K).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.012 (Attachment L).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.013 (Attachment M).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.014 (Attachment N).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.016 (Attachment O).

The bill sponsor introduced and explained amendment L.015 (Attachment P).

The bill sponsor made closing comments.

Committee members made closing comments.