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S_AGR_2025A 03/06/2025 02:33:37 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 03/06/2025
Attendance
Catlin X
Hinrichsen *
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Danielson *
Roberts X
Time 02:33:37 PM to 03:31:24 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Matthew Becker
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 25-Water Conservation Board — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB25-168 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 25-Water Conservation Board — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:34:15 PM  
Lauren Ris, Director,
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), introduced Greg Johnson, Taylor
Hawes, and Mike Camblin, appointees to the CWCB.  The appointees explained
their qualifications to serve on the board and responded to questions from
the committee.


02:50:51 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of Taylor Hawes, Greg Johnson, and Mike Camblin to the Colorado Water Conservation Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-168 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:51:03 PM  
Senators Bright and Roberts, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-168, which establishes new criminal penalties for wildlife trafficking; adds species and higher fines to existing wildlife possession, sale, and willful destruction crimes; and requires Colorado Parks and Wildlife to investigate and survey commonly trafficked wildlife to collect data to inform its conservation, management, and enforcement efforts.
03:01:44 PM  
Mr. Ivan James, representing Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Alli Henderson, representing Center for Biological Diversity, testified to amend the bill.
03:07:20 PM  
Ty Petersburg, representing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill. Matthew
Eckert, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, was available to answer
committee questions. Chris Breidenbach, representing Colorado Parks and
Wildlife, was available to answer committee questions. Jim Hawkins, representing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife , was available to answer committee questions.
Mr. The panelists responded to committee questions.
03:13:17 PM  
Jaime FitzSimons,
representing County Sheriff's of Colorado, testified in support of the
bill. Scott Hudson, representing Sierra Club Colorado, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Dr. Brooke Talley, representing Amphibian and Reptile
Conservancy (ARC), testified in support of the bill. Mr. Randy Stark, representing
National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs, testified
in support of the bill. Eric Vaughn, representing South Carolina Department
of Natural Resources Special Investigations, responded to committee questions.


03:27:55 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:29:02 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Danielson
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:31:10 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-168, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:31:24 PM   The committee adjourned.