S_SA_2022A 05/05/2022 09:01:42 PM Committee Summary

Senator Rankin and Senator Ginal, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1323. The bill requires that the Colorado State Forest Service upgrade and improve its seedling tree nursery to expand capacity and contribute to reforestation efforts. The bill requires physical upgrades and improvements in several areas of nursery operations, including the addition of full time professional nursery staff.

Senator Coleman proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Kristin Garrison, representing the Colorado State Forest Service, testified in support of the bill. Alice Horgan, representing Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. Dianna Orf, representing Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill. Rob Addington, representing The Nature Conservancy, testified in support of the bill. The witness panel responded to witness questions.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill.

Senator Holbert and Senator Rodriguez, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1410. The bill clarifies that employees of a licensed supervised lender may work remotely, and repeals the requirement that an applicant for registration as a debt-management services provider submit a criminal history record check for agents of the applicant.

Senator Coleman proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Geneve Villacres, representing One Main, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Coleman proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Corky Kyle, representing Colorado Charitable Gaming Association, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Bresee, representing Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Howard Geller, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Will Toor, representing Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified in support of the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Collin Tomb, representing Boulder County, testified in support of the bill. Carly West, representing Black Hills Energy, testified to amend the bill.

Roger Lovell, representing Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, testified in opposition to the bill. Rob Leivo, representing Atmos Energy Corporation, testified in opposition to the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.

Senator Buckner and Senator Winter, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1370. The bill modifies prescription drug coverages, prohibits changes in a carrier’s prescription drug coverage formulary during the plan year, and requires reporting and analysis on prescription drug rebates.

Jason Hopfer, representing Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to the bill. Katelin Lucariello , representing Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America, testified to amend the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Executive Director Kim Bimestefer, representing Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, testified in support of the bill. Rebecca Gillett, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Danielle McDermott, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Rachel Peterson, representing self, testified in support of the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

John Christen, representing self, testified in support of the bill. RJ Ours, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Michael Conway, representing the Colorado Division of Insurance, testified in support of the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

The bill sponsors commented on the bill.

The chair laid the bill over for action.

Senator Story and Senator Gonzales, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1363. The bill modifies statutory provisions governing the issuance of debt by metropolitan districts.

Brian Matise, representing self, testified to amend the bill. Gail Bell, representing self, testified to amend the bill. JD Lobue, representing self, testified to amend the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Kyle Thomas, representing Metro District Education Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. Susan Beckman, representing Sterling Ranch Development Company, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrea Cole, representing Dominion Water & Sanitation Distict, testified in opposition to the bill. Harsha Sekar, representing Metro District Education Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Kevin Walker, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. Monica Burton, representing Homeownership Opportunity Alliance Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. Robert Rogers, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill.

Otis Moore, representing Westside Investment Partners, testified in opposition to the bill. Kenneth Ho, representing Westside Investment Partners, testified in opposition to the bill. Jennifer Tanaka, representing self, testified in opposition to the bill. The witness panel responded to committee questions.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill. Committee members commented.