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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1151

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, & WATER
Date Feb 28, 2022       Location HCR 0107

HB22-1151 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
01:45:04 PM  
Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced HB22-1151. Before July 1, 2023, the bill requires the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop a turf replacement program to incentivize the voluntary replacement of nonessential irrigated turf on residential, commercial, institutional or industrial properties.
A local government, special district, Native American tribe or nonprofit organization that already administers or plans to administer a turf replacement program may apply for matching funds from the state program.
The CWCB must create rules for the program, including application forms and deadlines for eligible entities, and the responsibilities of any third party contractors. The bill creates the Turf Replacement Fund in the Treasury for administration by CWCB.
01:52:29 PM  
Representative Roberts, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.  He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment A).
01:53:00 PM  
Committee members asked questions about the bill.
02:04:39 PM  
Questions continued.
02:04:57 PM  
Ms. Laura Belanger, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Kate Larson, representing Resource Central, testified in support of the bill. Lauren Ris, representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, testified in a neutral position on the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:15:31 PM  
Ms. Dena Egenhoff, representing City of Greeley Water and Sewer Department, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Zane Kessler, representing Colorado River Water Conservation District, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:28:31 PM  
Mr. Terry Fankhauser, representing Colorado Cattlemen's Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Brian Morrison, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Don Ireland, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:38:20 PM  
Representative Roberts spoke about amendments L.001 (Attachment B) and L.002 (Attachment C).  

02:41:28 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Roberts
Seconded Holtorf
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lontine
McLachlan
Pelton
Roberts
Titone
Valdez D.
Will
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection

02:42:25 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Roberts
Seconded Lontine
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lontine
McLachlan
Pelton
Roberts
Titone
Valdez D.
Will
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:42:26 PM  
Representative Roberts and Representative Catlin gave final comments on the bill. Committee members made comments on the bill.

02:52:02 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 22-1151, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Catlin
Seconded Roberts
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lontine Yes
McLachlan Yes
Pelton Yes
Roberts Yes
Titone Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Will Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS