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S_AGR_2025A 01/30/2025 01:31:27 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 01/30/2025
Attendance
Catlin X
Hinrichsen X
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Danielson *
Roberts X
Time 01:31:27 PM to 02:34:04 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Matthew Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-021 Postponed Indefinitely
SB25-039 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB25-038 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB25-021 - Postponed Indefinitely
01:31:43 PM  
Senator Bright requested
that the committee postpone indefinitely SB25-021, which updates the regulation
of off-highway vehicle sales and the administration of the Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Fund.
01:36:31 PM  
Steve Bonowski, representing Colorado Mountain Club, testified in a neutral position on the bill.


01:41:00 PM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 25-021 indefinitely.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Marchman Excused
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-039 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:41:14 PM  
Senators Pelton B.
and Bridges, presented Senate Bill 25-039, which clarifies which agricultural
buildings are exempt from existing energy use reporting requirements under
the Buildings Performance Program.
01:41:47 PM  
Brock Herzberg, representing Colorado Dairy Farmers, testified in support of the bill. Cory Gaines, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.


01:57:01 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-039 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Marchman Excused
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-038 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

01:57:17 PM  
Senator Roberts presented
SB25-038, which requires that the personal information of an individual
filing a claim with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for compensation for damages
caused by wildlife be kept confidential.
01:57:26 PM  
Tyler Garrett, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Ashley House, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill. Merrit Linke, representing Middle Park Stockgrowers, testified in support of the bill. Cory Gaines, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Erin Karney, representing Colorado Cattlemen's Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:16:11 PM  
Mr. Jeff Roberts, representing Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, testified to amend the bill. Reid DeWalt, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified to amend the bill. Kate Greenberg, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified to amend the bill. The panelists responded to committee questions.
02:26:05 PM  
Diana Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill.


02:29:16 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Marchman Excused
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:30:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Marchman Excused
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:31:12 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Marchman Excused
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:33:48 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-038, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Marchman Excused
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:34:04 PM   The committee adjourned.