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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE WATER RESOURCES REVIEW COMMITTEE
| Date |
09/12/2019 |
| Attendance |
| Arndt |
* |
| Bridges |
R |
| Catlin |
X |
| Coram |
X |
| Danielson |
X |
| McLachlan |
X |
| Saine |
* |
| Sonnenberg |
X |
| Roberts |
X |
| Donovan |
X |
| X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call |
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| Time |
10:36:01 AM to 03:52:53 PM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Senator Donovan |
| This Report was prepared by |
Jimmy Reed |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hUpdate from Water Education Colorado |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hOverview of Colorado's Headwaters |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hProposition DD: Legalization and Taxation of Sports Betting |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hTechnologies to Monitor, Conserve, and Trade Water Resources |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hPotential Water Applications of Blockchain Technologies in Colorado |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hUpdate from Colorado Water Congress Instream Flow Subgroup |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hRequests for Committee Legislation |
Committee Drafts Approved |
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Update from Water Education Colorado - Committee Discussion Only
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10:36:29 AM |
Jayla Poppleton, Executive Director, Water Education Colorado, updated the committee on the recent activities of Water Education Colorado, including its Headwaters Magazine, Citizen Guides, Fresh Water News, Water Fluency Program, Water Leaders Program, past events, the statewide education action plan, and upcoming events and trainings. Ms. Poppleton responded to committee questions.
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Overview of Colorado's Headwaters - Committee Discussion Only
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11:02:31 AM |
Torie Jarvis, Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, updated the committee on the perspectives and challenges of Colorado's headwater region. She discussed defining characteristics, environmental and economic impacts, water quality, climate change, land use and water planning, tools to address challenges, and potential solutions. Ms. Jarvis responded to committee questions.
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Proposition DD: Legalization and Taxation of Sports Betting - Committee Discussion Only
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11:31:26 AM |
Luisa Altmann, Amanda King, and Meredith Moon, Legislative Council Staff (LCS) updated the committee on the LCS voter information booklet analysis of Proposition DD concerning the legalization and taxation of sports betting (Attachment A). The panel responded to committee questions. Matt Becker, LCS, addressed additional committee questions.
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Technologies to Monitor, Conserve, and Trade Water Resources - Committee Discussion Only
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01:32:16 PM |
The committee came back to order. Dr. Evan Thomas, Director, Mortenson Center at the University of Colorado, discussed new technologies to help monitor, meter, conserve, and trade water, including sensors, telemetry, and blockchain.
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01:49:39 PM |
Dr. Thomas explained how blockchain technologies work, discussed how they could be used within Colorado, and responded to committee questions.
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Potential Water Applications of Blockchain Technologies in Colorado - Committee Discussion Only
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02:01:42 PM |
Thaddeus Batt, Governor's Office of Information Technology, discussed potential blockchain solutions for water governance and applications of blockchain technology in Colorado, and responded to committee questions.
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Update from Colorado Water Congress Instream Flow Subgroup - Committee Discussion Only
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02:54:32 PM |
Aaron Citron, TNC, and Kathleen Curry, Ute Water Conservancy District, updated the the committee on the Colorado Water Congress instream flow subgroup. Mr. Citron and Ms. Curry responded to committee questions. Linda Bassi, CWCB staff, responded to committee questions about the state's instream flow loan program.
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Requests for Committee Legislation - Committee Drafts Approved
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03:35:59 PM |
Tom Morris, Office of Legislative Legal Services, updated the committee on the interim bill drafting process.
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03:40:52 PM
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Motion |
Draft legislation to require legislative oversight of sports betting overflow money. |
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| Moved |
Sonnenberg |
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| Seconded |
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Arndt |
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Bridges |
Remote |
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Catlin |
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Coram |
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Danielson |
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McLachlan |
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Saine |
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Sonnenberg |
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Roberts |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:42:34 PM
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Motion |
Draft legislation requiring public review of water demand management and drought contingency plans |
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| Moved |
Coram |
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| Seconded |
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Arndt |
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Bridges |
Remote |
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Catlin |
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Coram |
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Danielson |
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McLachlan |
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Saine |
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Sonnenberg |
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Roberts |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:43:11 PM
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Motion |
Draft legislation to study blockchain technology for water management |
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| Moved |
Arndt |
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| Seconded |
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Arndt |
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Bridges |
Remote |
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Catlin |
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Coram |
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Danielson |
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McLachlan |
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Saine |
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Sonnenberg |
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Roberts |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:48:05 PM
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Motion |
Draft legislation expanding Senate Bill 13-073 to individual CDPHE permits |
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| Moved |
Sonnenberg |
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| Seconded |
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Arndt |
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Bridges |
Remote |
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Catlin |
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Coram |
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Danielson |
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McLachlan |
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Saine |
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Sonnenberg |
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Roberts |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:48:47 PM
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Motion |
Draft legislation increasing the number of well inspectors in the Division of Water Resources |
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| Moved |
Saine |
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| Seconded |
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Arndt |
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Bridges |
Remote |
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Catlin |
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Coram |
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Danielson |
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McLachlan |
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Saine |
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Sonnenberg |
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Roberts |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:49:58 PM
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Motion |
Draft legislation prohibiting speculation in water |
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| Moved |
Donovan |
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| Seconded |
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Arndt |
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Bridges |
Remote |
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Catlin |
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Coram |
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Danielson |
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McLachlan |
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Saine |
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Sonnenberg |
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Roberts |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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| 03:52:53 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
