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BILL SUMMARY For SB23-271
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Apr 18, 2023
Location SCR 357
SB23-271 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:09:07 PM |
Sens. Roberts and
Van Winkle introduced Senate Bill 23-271. The bill modifies the regulation
of cannabinoids and compounds derived from hemp and marijuana, and requires
the Department of Revenue to conduct a feasibility study. The sponsors
answered several committee questions.
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02:09:58 PM |
Doran Schmidt, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. Rachael Selmeski, representing themself,
testified to amend the bill. Ms. Paula Lyles, representing themself,
testified to amend the bill. Mrs. Elizabeth Cochrane, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. The witnesses answered several
committee questions.
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02:21:31 PM |
Mr. Isaac Foster,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs.
Dana Shaffer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Mrs. Jennifer Starkel, representing themself, testified in support
to the bill. Dr. Michael Steward, representing Endourage, testified
in opposition to the bill. The witnesses answered several committee
questions.
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02:36:34 PM |
Ms. Karyn Burry,
representing Native Roots Cannabis Co., testified to amend the bill. Ms.
Erin Spies, representing Native Roots, testified to amend the bill. Dawn
Reinfeld, representing Blue Rising, testified to amend the bill. Jared
Stanley, representing Charlotte's Web, testified to amend the bill. Dean
Heizer, representing LivWell/PharmaCann, testified to amend the bill. The
witnesses answered several committee questions.
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02:47:27 PM |
Mrs. Dawn Klepinger, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Christian Sederberg, representing VS Strategies, testified in support of the bill. James Granger, representing the Cliintel Capital Group, testified in support of the bill. Stephen Cobb, representing Kebar LLC, testified in support of the bill.
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03:08:15 PM |
Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.
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03:08:36 PM |
Mrs. Jennifer Inman,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrew
Klein, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Truman
Bradley, representing the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), testified to
amend the bill. Mr. Josh Siegel, representing themself, testified
to amend the bill.
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03:16:28 PM |
Mike Hennesy, representing Wana Brands, testified in support of the bill. Samantha Walsh, representing the Colorado Hemp Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, representing the Realm of Caring, testified in support of the bill. Garret Graff, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:23:46 PM |
Ms. Mary Rath, representing
Native Roots, testified to amend the bill. Dawn Reinfeld, representing
Blue Rising, testified to amend the bill. Kara Miller, representing
the Marijuana Industry Group, testified to amend the bill. Henny
Lasley, representing One Chance to Grow Up, testified to amend the bill.
The witnesses answered several committee questions.
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03:44:56 PM |
Mr. Robert Hoban, representing the Healthy Alternatives Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Gallagher, representing the Colorado Cannabis Manufactures Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kyle Ray, representing Colorado Chromatography Labs, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gerry Dumani, representing Figgro, testified in support of the bill.
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03:47:34 PM |
Alan Lewis, representing Natural Grocers, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ryan Vandry, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Dena Wilson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
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03:59:00 PM |
Mr. Dexter Rice,
representing NuuMe Organics, testified in support of the bill. Trevor
Fritzler, representing Farmers Revival, testified in support of the bill.
Mrs. Hunter Buffington, representing the Association of Western Hemp
Professionals, testified in support of the bill. Mr. George Clampitt,
representing Biopyure, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael
Boughton, representing JONESING LABS, testified in support of the bill.
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04:20:45 PM |
Jeff Lawrence, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available
to answer committee questions. Ms. Allison Robinette, representing
the Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement Division, was
available to answer committee questions. Ms. Dominique Mendiola,
representing the Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement
Division, was available to answer committee questions. Committee
discussion with the witnesses ensued.
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04:28:41 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) |
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Van Winkle |
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| Seconded |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Van Winkle |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
No |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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04:31:52 PM |
Committee discussion on amendment L.007 ensued.
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04:33:28 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment C) |
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| Moved |
Van Winkle |
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| Seconded |
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Priola |
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Simpson |
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Smallwood |
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Van Winkle |
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Winter F. |
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Kolker |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:36:01 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D) |
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Mullica |
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Priola |
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Simpson |
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Smallwood |
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Van Winkle |
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Winter F. |
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Kolker |
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Mullica |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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04:39:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment E) |
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| Moved |
Mullica |
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| Seconded |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Smallwood |
No |
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Van Winkle |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
No |
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Kolker |
No |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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04:42:47 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-271, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Van Winkle |
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| Seconded |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Smallwood |
Yes |
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Van Winkle |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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