S_FIN_2023A 04/18/2023 02:08:49 PM Committee Summary

Mrs. Dawn Klepinger, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Christian Sederberg, representing VS Strategies, testified in support of the bill. James Granger, representing the Cliintel Capital Group, testified in support of the bill. Stephen Cobb, representing Kebar LLC, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.

Mike Hennesy, representing Wana Brands, testified in support of the bill. Samantha Walsh, representing the Colorado Hemp Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, representing the Realm of Caring, testified in support of the bill. Garret Graff, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Robert Hoban, representing the Healthy Alternatives Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Gallagher, representing the Colorado Cannabis Manufactures Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kyle Ray, representing Colorado Chromatography Labs, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gerry Dumani, representing Figgro, testified in support of the bill.

Alan Lewis, representing Natural Grocers, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ryan Vandry, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Dena Wilson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.

Committee discussion on amendment L.007 ensued.

The committee took a brief break.

The committee came back to order.

Sens. Rodriguez and Liston introduced Senate Bill 23-248. The bill creates the Consumer Credit Unit Cash Fund in the Department of Law, modifies the scheduled collection of certain business registration fees under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code, and transfers the balances from two funds to this new consolidated fund.

Martha Fulford, representing Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.

Sens. Simpson and Mullica introduced Senate Bill 23-278. The bill clarifies requirements for the Art in Public Places program and makes it optional for certain projects.

Sen. Winter introduced Senate Bill 23-274. The bill updates the administration of water quality fees by the Department of Public Health and Environment.

Justine Beckstrom, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Mining Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Alan Searcy, representing the Colorado Stormwater Council, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Dr. Jill Hunsaker Ryan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill. Andrew Hill, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Josh Kuhn, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Erick Scheminske, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.

Nicole Rowan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.

Claire Carroll, representing the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Gifford, representing AGC Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Blair Corning, representing South Platte Renew, testified in support of the bill. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.

Sen. Mullica introduced Senate Bill 23-280. The bill creates an enterprise, two grant programs, and an income tax credit, among other changes, to address hazardous materials transportation and vehicle emissions.

Angie Binder, representing the Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Claire Carroll, representing the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Travis Madsen, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Grier Bailey, representing CWPMA/RMFIA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Hutchings, representing Waste Management, testified in support of the bill. Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. John Drafts, representing Palmetto Environmental, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Troy Hill, representing CWPMA/CMCA, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment H.

Mr. Herman Stockinger, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, answered several committee questions.