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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
| Date |
03/16/2023 |
| Attendance |
| Kolker |
X |
| Pelton B. |
X |
| Pelton R. |
X |
| Priola |
X |
| Simpson |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Roberts |
X |
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| Time |
03:09:05 PM to 03:37:52 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Roberts |
| This Report was prepared by |
Julia Jackson |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB23-059 |
Amended, referred to Senate Finance |
| hHB23-1179 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
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| 03:17:43 PM |
The committee recessed and reconvened.
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SB23-059 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
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03:18:24 PM |
Senator Baisley and
Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsors, discussed Senate Bill 23-059 and reminded
the committee that they took testimony on the bill on February 9, 2023.
The bill creates the State Park and Wildlife Area Access Grant Program,
diverts Keep Colorado Wild Pass revenue to the program, and authorizes
the collection of fees to support local governments with the cost of maintaining
access routes to state parksand wildlife areas. Senator Roberts discussed
amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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03:22:49 PM |
Committee members discussed amendment L.001 with the bill sponsors.
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03:26:26 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Roberts |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Priola |
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Simpson |
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Hinrichsen |
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Roberts |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:27:23 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 23-059, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Roberts |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
No |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB23-1179 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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03:27:39 PM |
Senator Simpson and Senator Hinrichsen, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1179. The bill excludes the Agricultural Products Inspection Cash Fund from the limitations on uncommitted reserves and allows for an uncommitted balance of up to 50 percent of the amount spent during the fiscal year. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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03:33:33 PM |
Mr. Brian Pauley, representing the Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.
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03:36:58 PM |
Senators Simpson and Hinrichsen wrapped up their presentation of the bill.
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03:37:44 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 23-1179 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Simpson |
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| Seconded |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:37:52 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
