S_AGR_2016A 02/25/2016 01:30:44 PM Committee Summary

01:31 PM -- Confirmation of Colorado Energy Research Authority



David Hiller, Executive Director, Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory, introduced the Governor's appointments to the Colorado Energy Research Authority and explained the role and activities of the authority.



01:36 PM



Jeffrey Ackerman, reappointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019, discussed his experience and interest in serving another term on the Colorado Energy Research Authority (Attachment A).



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01:38 PM



Mark Sirangelo, appointed for a term expiring July 1, 2019, discussed his experience and interest in serving on the Colorado Energy Research Authority (Attachment A).

01:42 PM -- HB 16-1019



Senator Jones and Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsors, discussed the provisions of House Bill 16-1019 concerning broadcast burns and watershed protection and distributed Amendment L.002 (Attachment B). This bill, recommended by the Wildfire Matters Review Committee, adds broadcast burning to the types of projects and methods for which the CSFS may award grants from the Healthy Forests and Vibrant Communities Cash Fund, and the Forest Restoration Program Cash Fund.



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The following persons testified on the bill.



01:44 PM -- Mike Lester, Director, Colorado State Forest Service, spoke in support of the bill and discussed the state of Colorado's forests and wildland fire risks.



01:46 PM -- Paul Cooke, Director, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, introduced Vaughn Jones.



01:46 PM -- Vaughn Jones, Chair of the Wildland Fire Management Section, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, spoke in support of the bill and discussed the state of Colorado's forests and wildland fire risks. He also responded to questions from the committee on wildland fire risk mitigation.









01:49 PM -- Chris Piper, Denver Water, spoke in support of the bill and explained how broadcast burns may help Denver Water protect its watersheds.



01:51 PM



The chair closed testimony, and Senator Jones and Senator Roberts closed their remarks on the bill.

01:54 PM



The committee recessed.



01:58 PM -- SB 16-062



The committee returned from recess. Senator Marble, prime sponsor, discussed the provisions of Senate Bill 16 062 concerning veterinary pharmaceuticals and distributed Amendment L. 002 (Attachment C) and Amendment L. 005 (Attachment D). This bill requires the Governor to appoint at least two members to the State Board of Pharmacy (board) who are engaged in the practice of, or otherwise professionally interested in, veterinary medicine or animal agriculture. The bill prohibits the board from regulating the sale of veterinary devices. It also creates a reduced civil penalty of $50 to $500 for a single violation, and a maximum of $5,000 for multiple violations, for persons who unlawfully distribute a veterinary drug.



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Senator Sonnenberg also distributed Amendment L.003 (Attachment E).



160225 AttachE.pdf



The following persons testified on the bill:



02:00 PM -- Ann Clement, Chain Retail Pharmacies, spoke in opposition to the bill.



02:07 PM -- Keith Roehr, Colorado Department of Agriculture, discussed the regulation of veterinarian pharmaceuticals and commented on the bill.



02:10 PM -- Gina Moore, University of Colorado, expressed concern about the bill and discussed the regulation of pharmacists.



02:14 PM -- Richard Schweigert, Colorado State University (CSU), spoke in support of the bill and discussed CSU veterinary medicine education program. He also discussed the regulation of veterinary medicines.



02:23 PM



Senator Scott moved moved SB16-062 to the Committee of the Whole and Amendment L.002 (Attachment C). Amendment L.002 was later withdrawn.



02:24 PM -- Curtis Crawford, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, spoke in support of the bill and Amendment L.001 and submitted a letter of support for the bill (Attachment F).



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02:26 PM -- Don Shawcroft, Colorado Farm Bureau, spoke in support of the bill and discussed Colorado livestock industry and the responsibilities of livestock veterinarians.



02:30 PM -- Bill DeMoss, Mountain Vet Supply, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill and discussed the regulation of veterinary pharmaceuticals.



02:34 PM



The chair closed testimony and Senator Marble closed her remarks on the bill.



02:36 PM



Jennifer Berman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, discussed the provisions of Amendment L.002 (Attachment C).



02:37 PM



The committee recessed.



03:07 PM



The committee returned from recess. Jennifer Berman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, discussed the provisions of Amendment L.001 (Attachment G) and Amendment L.006 (Attachment H).



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03:11 PM



Senator Scott withdrew Amendment L.002 (Attachment C).

03:19 PM



The committee adjourned.