H_FIN_2018A 04/04/2018 10:46:40 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Roberts and McLachlan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1301, which requires that mining operators include additional information in annual reclamation plans submitted to the Department of Natural Resources and that all reclamation bonds contain financial assurances sufficient to ensure water quality protection, treatment, and monitoring. The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.

Ms. Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Mining Association, testified about the bill's prepared fiscal note. The bill sponsors also provided comment. Ms. Orf responded to committee questions.

Mr. Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions about the bill's prepared fiscal note.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Representatives Roberts and Lawrence, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1290, which continues the Certification of Conservation Easement Holders in the Division of Real Estate in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, which is scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2018. The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.

Mr. Benjamin Waters, representing the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts, responded to committee questions.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.

Representatives Arndt and J Becker, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-033, which extends temporary fee increases for animal feeding operation permits that are set to repeal on June 30, 2018.

Mr. Sean Scott, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks on the bill.