S_AGR_2017A 03/23/2017 Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY
| Date: | 03/23/2017 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 01:32 PM to 04:42 PM |
Cooke
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Coram
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| Place: | SCR 357 |
Donovan
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X
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Fenberg
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X
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Fields
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X
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| Senator Sonnenberg |
Garcia
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Jones
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| This Report was prepared by |
Marble
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| David Beaujon |
Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| HB17-1197 HB17-1070 SB17-047 HB17-1116 |
Amended, Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar Amended, Referred to Senate Appropriations Postponed Indefinitely Referred to Senate Appropriations |
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01:33 PM -- SB 17-047
Senator Coram, prime sponsor, described the provisions of Senate Bill 17-047 concerning additional incentives for the beneficial use of waste tires. He distributed Amendment L.001 (Attachment A) that strikes everything below the enacting clause and a memorandum that discuss the fiscal impact of the amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The bill modifies the state's waste tire management system by updating the waste tire fee ranges and fund allocation schedule in current statute and set by the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission within the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDHPE).
170323 AttachA.pdf170323 AttachB.pdf
The following persons testified on the bill:
01:42 PM -- Derrick Dease, Lafarge Holcim, spoke in opposition to the bill and discussed how his company uses waste tires for fuel and other purposes. He also responded to questions from the committee about potential markets for scrap tires and the capacity of his company to process waste tires.
01:48 PM -- John Sheerin, Rubber Manufacturers Association, spoke in opposition to the bill and explained how his company helps states implement scrap tire programs. He also responded to questions from the committee about potential markets for scrap tires and policies in other states to promote beneficial uses of waste tires.
02:03 PM -- Joe Schieffelin, Colorado Department Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), discussed the use of waste tire fees collected by the department and explained that the department is neutral on Amendment L.001.
02:05 PM -- Brian Gaboriau, Project Manager for CDPHE Tetra Tech team, responded to questions from the committee about use of waste tires in Colorado and grants issued to promote beneficial uses of tires.
02:22 PM -- Chris Webb, RGen Systems, spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company uses waste tires. He also discussed how the waste tire rebate helps promote the beneficial use of waste tires.
02:25 PM -- Rodney Buckaleu, CH2E, spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company transports waste tires for CH2E.
02:28 PM -- Theresa Immel, Colorado Tire Recycling, spoke in support of the bill and explained how her company collects and beneficially uses waste tires.
02:37 PM -- Roger Freeman, Tire Issues, spoke in support of the bill and read testimony from Alek Orloff, Alpine Waste Recycling, who also supports the bill.
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02:41 PM -- Rick Welle IV, RubbErosion, Inc., spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company uses waste tires to control erosion from construction areas.
02:43 PM -- Rick Welle III, Front Range Tire Recycle, spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company beneficially uses waste tires. He also responded to questions from the committee about potential markets for scrap tires on the west slope of Colorado.
02:52 PM -- Scott Hutchings, Waste Management, spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company beneficially uses waste tires. He also responded to questions from the committee about the impact of full tires on the life of landfills.
02:52 PM -- Jamie Kostura, CH2E, spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company beneficially uses waste tires.
02:55 PM -- Gina Nance, GCC America, spoke in support of the bill and explained how her company beneficially uses waste tires to produce cement.
03:00 PM -- Gabriel Stepp, Hunter Ridge Farm, spoke in support of the bill and explained how her farm and feedlot beneficially uses waste tires.
03:03 PM -- Vern Tharp, CH2E, spoke in support of the bill and explained how his company beneficially uses waste tires.
03:06 PM
The chair closed testimony, and Senator Coram closed his remarks on the bill.
03:08 PM
The bill was laid over to later in the meeting and the meeting recessed.
03:08 PM -- HB 17-1197
The committee returned from recess. Senator Coram, prime sponsor, described the provisions of House Bill 17-1197 concerning the exclusion of marijuana from farm products definition. The Colorado Farm Products Act (act) requires that businesses purchasing and storing agricultural products be licensed and bonded by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). This bill excludes marijuana from the definition of farm products in the act, thereby exempting marijuana businesses from the licensing and bonding requirements.
The following persons testified on the bill:
03:10 PM -- Hollis Glenn, Colorado Department of Agriculture, spoke in support of the bill.
03:13 PM
The chair closed testimony, and Senator Coram closed his remarks on the bill.
| BILL: | HB17-1197 | |
| TIME: | 03:14:31 PM | |
| MOVED: | Coram | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1197 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Yes
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Coram
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Yes
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Donovan
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Fields
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Yes
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Garcia
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Yes
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Jones
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Yes
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Marble
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Excused
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Final YES: 10 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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03:16 PM -- HB 17-1070
Senator Coram and Senator Donovan, co-prime sponsors, discussed the provisions of House Bill 17-1079 concerning the study of drone use by public safety agencies and distributed Amendment L.008 (Attachment C). This bill, as amended by the House Judiciary Committee, requires the Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology and Aerial Firefighting (Center of Excellence) in the Department of Public Safety to conduct a study on the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within state and local government firefighting operations. This bill also creates a UAS pilot program and authorizes the Department of Labor and Employment to provide resources for the training and development of eligible pilot program members. On or before September 1, 2018, the results of the study and the pilot program are to be submitted to the Wildfire Matters Review Committee and the Judiciary committees of the General Assembly. Both the study and the pilot project are conditional upon receipt of sufficient gifts, grants, and donations.
170323 AttachC.pdf
The following persons testified on the bill:
03:21 PM -- Melissa Lineberger, Department of Public Safety, spoke in support of the bill and distributed a fact sheet supporting the bill that was prepared by the Department of Public Safety (Attachment D).
170323 AttachD.pdf
03:25 PM -- Wendell Pryor, Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Pryor explained that local governments are already using drones, and discussed the benefits of the legislation.
03:28 PM -- Sean McClung, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Colorado, spoke in support of the bill.
03:31 PM -- Chris Linsmayer, Colorado Ski Country USA, spoke in support of the bill and discussed the use of drones for search and rescue activities.
03:33 PM -- Richard Orf, Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:34 PM
The chair closed testimony, and Senator Coram and Senator Donovan closed their remarks on the bill.
| BILL: | HB17-1070 | |
| TIME: | 03:34:44 PM | |
| MOVED: | Donovan | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.008. The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Coram
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Donovan
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Fenberg
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Fields
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Garcia
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Jones
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Marble
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:35 PM
Senator Jones distributed Amendment L.009 (Attachment E) and Amendment L.010 (Attachment F).
170323 AttachE.pdf170323 AttachF.pdf
| BILL: | HB17-1070 | |
| TIME: | 03:36:08 PM | |
| MOVED: | Jones | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.009. This motion was withdrawn. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Coram
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Donovan
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Fenberg
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Fields
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Garcia
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Jones
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Marble
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:
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| BILL: | HB17-1070 | |
| TIME: | 03:40:57 PM | |
| MOVED: | Jones | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.010. The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Coram
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Donovan
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Fenberg
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Fields
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Garcia
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Jones
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Marble
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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| BILL: | HB17-1070 | |
| TIME: | 03:43:58 PM | |
| MOVED: | Jones | |
| MOTION: | This is a conceptual amendment. Page 5, line 6, strike "THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF", line 7, strike "REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE," and substitute "HOUSE AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENERGY COMMITTEE. The motion passed without objection. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Coram
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Donovan
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Fenberg
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Fields
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Garcia
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Jones
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Marble
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:
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03:45 PM
The committee recessed.
03:47 PM
The committee returned from recess.
| BILL: | HB17-1070 | |
| TIME: | 03:47:44 PM | |
| MOVED: | Donovan | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1070, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Yes
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Coram
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Yes
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Donovan
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Fields
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Yes
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Garcia
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Yes
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Jones
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Yes
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Marble
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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03:49 PM -- SB 17-047
Testimony on this bill occurred at the beginning of this meeting. The chair closed testimony and laid the bill over, unamended.
| BILL: | SB17-047 | |
| TIME: | 03:49:36 PM | |
| MOVED: | Coram | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001. The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Coram
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Donovan
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Fenberg
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Fields
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Garcia
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Jones
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Marble
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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| BILL: | SB17-047 | |
| TIME: | 03:50:56 PM | |
| MOVED: | ||
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-047, as amended, to the Committee on finance. The motion failed on a vote of 3-8. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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No
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Coram
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Yes
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Donovan
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Fields
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Yes
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Garcia
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No
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Jones
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No
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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No
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Baumgardner
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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YES: 3 NO: 8 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | SB17-047 | |
| TIME: | 03:51:54 PM | |
| MOVED: | Baumgardner | |
| MOTION: | Postpone Senate Bill 17-047 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed without objection. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Coram
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Donovan
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Fenberg
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Fields
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Garcia
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Jones
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Marble
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Sonnenberg
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Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:
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03:52 PM
The committee recessed.
03:54 PM -- HB 17-1116
The committee returned from recess. Senator Martinez Humenik, prime sponsor, discussed the provisions of House Bill 17-1116 concerning the continuation of the low-income household energy assistance. She also distributed a breakdown of energy assistance by rural electric association (Attachment G). The reengrossed bill extends authorization for up to $13 million of Tier 2 Severance Tax Operational Fund moneys for low-income energy-assistance programs through FY 2023-24. Under current law, funding for these programs expires after FY 2018-19. The programs provide direct energy bill assistance to low-income households through programs administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Energy Outreach Colorado nonprofit; and energy-efficiency improvements for low-income homeowners through a program administered by the Colorado Energy Office.
170323 AttachG.pdf
The following persons testified on the bill:
03:59 PM -- Michael Sandoval, Independence Institute, spoke in opposition to the bill and responded to questions from the committee about his objection to the bill.
04:07 PM -- Dan Haley, President, Colorado Oil and Gas Association, spoke in support of the bill.
04:11 PM -- Skip Arnold, Energy Outreach Colorado, testified in support of the bill and identified other sources of energy assistance for low income persons in Colorado.
04:14 PM -- Troy Whitmore, United Power and the Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified in support of the bill.
04:30 PM -- Sophia Guerrero-Murphy, Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
04:33 PM
The chair closed testimony, and Senator Martinez Humenik closed her remarks on the bill.
04:34 PM
Senator Garcia distributed Amendment L.004 (Attachment H).
170323 AttachH.pdf
| BILL: | HB17-1116 | |
| TIME: | 04:34:07 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1116 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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No
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Coram
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Yes
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Donovan
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Yes
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Fenberg
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Yes
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Fields
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Yes
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Garcia
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Yes
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Jones
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Yes
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Marble
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No
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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No
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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Final YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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| BILL: | HB17-1116 | |
| TIME: | 04:35:02 PM | |
| MOVED: | Garcia | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.004. The motion failed on a vote of 5-6. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Yes
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Coram
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No
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Donovan
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No
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Fenberg
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No
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Fields
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No
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Garcia
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Yes
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Jones
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No
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Marble
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Yes
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Scott
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No
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Sonnenberg
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Yes
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YES: 5 NO: 6 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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04:42 PM
The committee adjourned.