D0D050727D4649CA872587DE00640BA8 Hearing Summary

Representative Roberts,
bill sponsor, presented HB22-1022. The State Auditor completed a performance
audit of the Colorado State Fair Authority (authority) in 2019.  This
bill includes recommendations from the audit that require legislation to
implement.  These recommendations include:

- clarifying that the Commissioner of Agriculture, in consultation with
the authority board, will appoint and employ a manager for the authority;

- requiring the authority board to establish a process for approving industry
displays; and

- allowing the authority to collaborate with a state agency or industry
representative in developing an industry display.



He passed out
a fact sheet to the committee (Attachment C).

Representative Roberts responded to questions from the committee.

Scott Stoller, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture - State Fair, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Roberts responded to questions from the committee and gave final comments on the bill.