Skip to main content
Colorado General AssemblyToggle Main Menu
Agency NameToggle Agency Menu

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

Final

STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING



SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY

Date: 02/25/2016
ATTENDANCE
Time: 01:30 PM to 03:19 PM
Baumgardner
X
Cooke
X
Place: SCR 354
Donovan
X
Garcia
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Hodge
X
Senator Sonnenberg
Jones
X
Scott
X
This Report was prepared by
Roberts
X
David Beaujon
Sonnenberg
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Conf 16-Energy Research Authority - Colorado

HB16-1019

SB16-062
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent

Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole





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).



160225 AttachA.pdf160225 AttachA.pdf





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).

BILL: Conf 16-Energy Research Authority - Colorado
TIME: 01:41:01 PM
MOVED: Roberts
MOTION: Refer the appointment of Jeffrey Ackerman and Mark Sirangelo to the Colorado Energy Research Authority to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Cooke
Yes
Donovan
Yes
Garcia
Yes
Hodge
Yes
Jones
Yes
Scott
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



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.



160225 AttachB.pdf160225 AttachB.pdf



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.

BILL: HB16-1019
TIME: 01:52:28 PM
MOVED: Jones
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.002. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Cooke
Donovan
Garcia
Hodge
Jones
Scott
Roberts
Sonnenberg
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL: HB16-1019
TIME: 01:53:18 PM
MOVED: Jones
MOTION: Refer House Bill 16-1019, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Cooke
Yes
Donovan
Yes
Garcia
Yes
Hodge
Yes
Jones
Yes
Scott
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS













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.



160225 AttachC.pdf160225 AttachC.pdf160225 AttachD.pdf160225 AttachD.pdf



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



160225 AttachE.pdf160225 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).



160225 AttachF.pdf160225 AttachF.pdf















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).



160225 AttachG.pdf160225 AttachG.pdf160225 AttachH.pdf160225 AttachH.pdf



03:11 PM



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

BILL: SB16-062
TIME: 03:11:37 PM
MOVED: Scott
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.006. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Cooke
Donovan
Garcia
Hodge
Jones
Scott
Roberts
Sonnenberg
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection






BILL: SB16-062
TIME: 03:12:30 PM
MOVED: Scott
MOTION: Adopt amendment L.001, as amended by Amendment L.006. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Cooke
Donovan
Garcia
Hodge
Jones
Scott
Roberts
Sonnenberg
YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
BILL: SB16-062
TIME: 03:15:45 PM
MOVED: Scott
MOTION: Refer Senate Bill 16-062, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 7-2.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Cooke
Yes
Donovan
Yes
Garcia
No
Hodge
Yes
Jones
No
Scott
Yes
Roberts
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



03:19 PM



The committee adjourned.




Colorado legislature email addresses ending in @state.co.us are no longer active. Please replace @state.co.us with @coleg.gov for Colorado legislature email addresses.  Details