46386F17DF54A578872583CB005AC256 Hearing Summary

Representatives D. Valdez and Catlin, co-prime bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1247 to the committee.  The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint and convene an advisory group to study potential applications for blockchain technology in agricultural operations.  A number of documents were distributed [Attachments A, B, C, and D].

Representatives D. Valdez and Catlin responded to committee questions.

Representative D. Valdez distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment E].

Committee discussion ensued.

Emily Ibach, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

James Foy, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Doug Vilsack, representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified on the bill.

Mr. Vilsack, Mr. Foy, and Ms. Ibach responded to committee questions.

Representatives D. Valdez and Catlin responded to questions concerning the amendment.

Representatives D. Valdez and Catlin made concluding remarks. Committee members commented on the bill.