PUBLIC STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date |
02/02/2023 |
Attendance |
Marchman |
X |
Pelton B. |
X |
Pelton R. |
X |
Priola |
X |
Simpson |
X |
Hinrichsen |
E |
Roberts |
X |
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Time |
01:36:27 PM to 02:36:36 PM |
Place |
SCR 352 |
This Meeting was called to order by |
Roberts |
This Report was prepared by |
Julia Jackson |
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Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
hConf 23-Stock Inspection Commissioners — State Board Of |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
hHJR23-1007 |
Referred to the Senate for final action |
hSunset Hearing for the Food Systems Advisory Council |
Introduce the draft bill as amended |
hSunset Hearing for the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act |
Introduce the draft bill |
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Conf 23-Stock Inspection Commissioners — State Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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01:36:42 PM |
Chris Whitney, Brand Commissioner, introduced himself to the committee and discussed the role of the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners (Brand Board). Erik Mohrlang, reappointed to the Brand Board, introduced himself to the committee. Mr. Whitney responded to questions from the committee.
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01:46:11 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Erik Mohrlang to the Conf 23-Stock Inspection Commissioners — State Board Of to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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Moved |
Pelton B. |
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Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HJR23-1007 - Referred to the Senate for final action
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01:46:24 PM |
Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsor, presented House Joint Resolution 23-1007 to the committee. The resolution approves the water project revolving fund eligibility lists administered by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Senator Simpson, co-prime sponsor, spoke about the importance of the resolution.
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01:49:43 PM |
Mr. Keith McLaughlin,
representing Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority,
testified in support of the resolution. Ms. Dianne Criswell, representing
Special District Association and Water Congress, testified in support of
the resolution. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League,
testified in support of the resolution.
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01:55:23 PM |
Karen Kalavity, representing herself, testified on the resolution. She responded to questions from committee members.
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02:02:31 PM
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Motion |
Referred to Full Senate for final action. |
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Moved |
Roberts |
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Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Sunset Hearing for the Food Systems Advisory Council - Introduce the draft bill as amended
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02:02:47 PM |
Josh Schultz, Office of Legislative Legal Services, introduced the sunset process and explained how the General Assembly considers sunset reviews.
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02:06:53 PM |
Jennifer Lockwood,
representing Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Colorado Office
of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform (COPRRR), presented the sunset
review to the committee. She explained DORA's sunset review process, and
the distinction between Title 2 and Title 24 sunset reviews. She continued
to discuss DORA's review of the Food Systems Advisory Council. Ms. Lockwood
responded to questions from the committee.
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02:15:45 PM |
The committee discussed amending the draft bill.
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02:17:37 PM
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Motion |
Amend the draft bill to include a 7-year sunset. |
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Moved |
Pelton B. |
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Seconded |
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Marchman |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Priola |
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Simpson |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Roberts |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:18:02 PM
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Motion |
Introduce the draft bill as amended. |
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Moved |
Pelton B. |
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Seconded |
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Marchman |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Priola |
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Simpson |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Roberts |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:18:11 PM |
The chair assigned Senators Hinrichsen and Pelton B. as prime sponsors of the introduced bill. Senators Pelton R., Priola, and Simpson asked to be added as co-sponsors. The committee agreed to allow the drafter to make technical changes to the bill.
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Sunset Hearing for the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act - Introduce the draft bill
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02:20:37 PM |
Jennifer Lockwood, representing DORA, COPRRR, presented the sunset review of the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act.
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02:28:17 PM |
Mr. Mark Gallegos,
representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified on the sunset
review. Julie Mizak, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture,
and Mr. Gallegos responded to questions from the committee.
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02:35:02 PM
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Motion |
Introduce the draft bill. |
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Moved |
Pelton R. |
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Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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02:35:03 PM |
Senator Roberts assigned
himself and Senator Pelton R. as co-prime sponsors. Senators Pelton B.,
Priola, and Simpson will be added as co-sponsors. The committee allowed
the drafter to make technical changes to the draft bill.
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02:36:36 PM |
The committee adjourned. |