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S_AGR_2025A 03/13/2025 01:35:03 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 03/13/2025
Attendance
Catlin X
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Winter F. X
Danielson *
Roberts X
Time 01:35:03 PM to 06:00:51 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-State Fair Authority Board Of Commissioners Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 25-Water Resources And Power Development Authority — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 25-Parks And Wildlife Commission Committee Discussion Only
SB25-159 Lay Over
SB25-120 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 25-State Fair Authority Board Of Commissioners - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:35:27 PM  
Andrea Weisenmeyer, General Manager, Colorado State Fair, introduced Bill Hybl and John Singletary, appointees to serve on the State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners. The appointees explained their qualifications to serve on the board.


01:42:07 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of Bill Hybl and John Singletary to the State Fair Authority Board Of Commissioners 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
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Water Resources And Power Development Authority — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:42:18 PM  
Keith McLaughlin,
Director, Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (CWRPDA),
introduced Eric Wilkinson and Patricia Wells, appointees to serve on the
CWRPDA.  The appointees explained their qualifications to serve on
the board.


01:51:48 PM
 Motion Refer the appointments of Eric Wilkinson and Patricia Wells to the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority 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
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:52:00 PM  
Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources, introduced Murphy Robinson, Tai Jacober, Dallas May, and James Tutchton, appointees to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. The appointees explained their qualifications to serve on the board.
02:18:33 PM  
Mr. May responded to questions from the committee.
02:33:21 PM  
Mr. Jacober and Mr.
Robinson responded to questions from the committee.
02:51:40 PM  
Mr. Tutchton responded to questions from the committee.
02:56:11 PM  
The panelists continued to respond to questions from the committee.
03:38:30 PM  
Mr. Gibbs responded to committee questions.


03:40:42 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Murphy Robinson to the Colorado Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate


03:44:41 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Tai Jacober to the Colorado Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts No
YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


03:46:31 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Dallas May to the Colorado Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 25-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Committee Discussion Only


03:48:11 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of James Tutchton to the Colorado Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Danielson
Seconded
Catlin No
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts No
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL



SB25-159 - Lay Over
03:48:41 PM  
Senators Winter and Cutter presented Senate Bill 25-159, which modifies certain laws related to the practice of veterinary telehealth.
04:12:52 PM  
Mr. Mark Cushing,
representing Animal Policy Group and Veterinary Virtual Care Association,
testified in support of the bill. Dr. Apryl Steele, representing Humane
Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Shadi Ireifej, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Betty Neuenschwander, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Sabrina Pacha, representing
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), testified
in support of the bill.  
04:26:51 PM  
Dr. Jennifer Bolser,
representing the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, testified in opposition
to the bill.  Dr. Lora Bledsoe, representing Colorado Veterinary Medicine
Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. William French, representing
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in opposition to the
bill. Erin Henninger, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary
Technicians, testified in opposition to the bill. The panelists responded
to committee questions.
04:47:22 PM  
Dr. Curtis Crawford,
representing Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified in opposition
to the bill. Dr. Tova Pinsky, representing Colorado Veterinary Medical
Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Tianna Crane, representing
Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians, testified in
opposition to the bill.  The panelists responded to committee questions.
04:57:31 PM  
Maisy Sylvan, representing
Fear Free LLC, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Abel Gonzalez, representing
Dutch Pet Health, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Hannah Lewis, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing
Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.
05:05:04 PM  
Dr. Robert Murtaugh,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Jo Myers,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Aubyn Royall,
representing Humane World for Animals (formerly called Humane Society of
the United States), testified in support of the bill. The panel responded
to questions from the committee.
05:15:38 PM  
The bill sponsors gave comments on the bill.
05:19:41 PM  
Senator Winter requested that the bill be laid over for action only.



SB25-120 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
05:27:01 PM  
Senators Liston and
Marchman, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-120, which creates
a grant program in the Department of Higher Education to distribute funds
to institutions of higher education to expand programs related to nuclear
energy.
05:30:38 PM  
Dr. Walter Copan,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jake Clark, representing
Colorado Springs Utilities, testified in support of the bill. Brittany
Dixon, representing Club 20, testified in support of the bill. Richard
Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified
in support of the bill. The panel responded to questions from the committee.
05:41:33 PM  
Mr. Peter Ewing,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Benjamin Elwood,
representing Colorado Nuclear Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
Devin Camacho, representing Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development
Corporation, testified in support of the bill. Vinnie Paglioni, representing
Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Zach Stone,
representing American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in support
of the bill.
05:55:44 PM  
John Armstrong, Legislative
Council Staff, responded to questions from the committee regarding the
fiscal impacts of the bill and potential changes due to the strike below
amendment.  Senator Liston distributed a handout to the committee
(Attachment A).


05:58:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment B).
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Catlin
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Winter F.
Danielson Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:58:44 PM  
The bill sponsors gave closing comments on the bill.


06:00:40 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-120, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Danielson Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


06:00:51 PM   The committee adjourned.