The committee reconvened.

Senator Cutter, sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1036. The bill creates a two-year Nontoxic Bullet Pilot Program in Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in the Department of Natural Resources. The bill directs CPW to work with one or more nongovernmental entities to create and promote the program. The program will allow individuals who satisfy certain requirements to receive vouchers to offset the cost of purchasing non-lead bullets. Senator Cutter responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment E).

Mrs. Christel Markevich, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Halpern responded to questions from the committee.  

Additional written testimony on the bill is available as Attachment F.

Senator Cutter wrapped up her presentation of the bill.