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S_AGR_2025A 01/29/2025 09:50:40 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 01/29/2025
Attendance
Catlin X
Hinrichsen X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Snyder X
Marchman X
Roberts X
Time 09:50:40 AM to 11:09:00 AM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Matthew Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-029 Postponed Indefinitely
SB25-040 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB25-049 Referred to Senate Appropriations

SB25-029 - Postponed Indefinitely
09:50:52 AM  
Senators Roberts
and Pelton B. discussed Senate Bill 25-029, which changes the definition
of “ranch" for property tax purposes, broadening it to include land
used for raising livestock. They requested that the bill be postoponed
indefinitely.
09:51:27 AM  
Ms. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.


10:00:27 AM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 25-029 indefinitely.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Excused
Pelton R. No
Snyder Yes
Marchman Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-040 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
10:00:49 AM  
Senators Roberts
and Simpson presented Senate Bill 25-040, which creates a task force to
explore the impact of severance taxes on water resources.
10:01:09 AM  
Lauren Ris, representing
Colorado Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, testified
in support of the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal
League, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Garrett, representing Rocky
Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. The panelists
responded to committee questions.


10:20:22 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Snyder
Marchman Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:22:05 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Snyder
Marchman Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:25:27 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-040, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Snyder Yes
Marchman Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-049 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
10:27:44 AM  
Senator Roberts presented
Senate Bill 25-049, which continues the Wildlife Habitat Stamp Program
indefinitely.
10:28:08 AM  
Suzanne O'Neill, representing Colorado Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill. Breanna Bashford, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mikkel Anderson, representing Colorado Ducks Unlimited, testified in support of the bill. Fletcher Jacobs, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill. Kim Rogers, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, was available to answer committee questions.
10:44:34 AM  
Gaspar Perricone,
representing Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, testified in support
of the bill. Kathleen Curry, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife
Management, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ivan James, representing
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, testified in support of the bill. Erik
Glenn, representing Keep It Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
Brien Webster, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. The panelists responded to committee questions.


11:08:46 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-049 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. Yes
Snyder Yes
Marchman Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:09:00 AM   The committee adjourned.