I_WMRC_2024A 08/13/2024 09:10:11 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGINTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE Date 08/13/2024 Attendance Baisley X Boesenecker X Exum * Lynch X Marchman * Mauro X Weinberg X Will X Velasco * Cutter X Time 09:10:11 AM to 11:30:44 AM Place Old State Library This Meeting was called to order by Cutter This Report was prepared by Matthu Beck Hearing Items Action Taken hOpening Remarks Committee Discussion Only hPresentation from U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen Committee Discussion Only hPresentation from Lockheed Martin Committee Discussion Only hPublic Testimony Committee Discussion Only hDiscussion of Committee Draft Bills Committee Discussion Only Opening Remarks - Committee Discussion Only 09:10:21 AM Senator Cutter went over the agenda for the meeting today and introduced presenters. Presentation from U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen - Committee Discussion Only 09:10:57 AM U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen gave the following presentation to the committee: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/rep._pettersen_8_13_24_wildfire_matters_review_interim_committee_presentation_.pdf To start her presentation, Rep. Pettersen went over the areas that are in her district and spoke about the importance of wildfire matters in her area. She spoke about the recent fires in the state and how many citizens were affected by them. She shared statistics for those affected by wildfires nationally including the area affected and the total cost. 09:17:02 AM Madeline McDonald, Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, spoke about the make up of the commission and the work they have done. She covered the overarching themes of the commission and their work. She shared recommendations including proactive forest and rangeland management and proactive wildfire recovery preparedness. 09:24:39 AM Mike Morgan, Director, Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), spoke about the change in wildfires and how they are responded to over the year. 09:33:32 AM Representative Petterson spoke about the federal priorities for wildfire prevention including firefighter recruitment and funding for wildfire response from both a local and federal level. She shared her legislative work related to wildfire prevention. The presenters spoke about important things to consider when working on wildfire policy in the state. 09:43:48 AM Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee. Presentation from Lockheed Martin - Committee Discussion Only 10:00:09 AM Scott Eichelberger introduced staff from Lockheed Martin. He spoke about how the pilot program with Colorado DFPC began. He shared an overview of the program's history. He shared services being offered by using AI products. 10:16:25 AM Mr. Eichelberger went over DFPC pilot and fire activities support including examples from recent fires. Tim Burdick spoke about the Alexander Mountain Fire and how these services have been used recently. 10:21:25 AM Mr. Eichelberger gave a summary of the pilot program and explained next steps to extend the program and continue collaboration. The presenters answered questions from members of the committee. Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only 10:29:04 AM Ms. Ann Imse, representing Rotary Wildfire Ready in Evergreen, Conifer and Bailey, testified. Joanne Cole, representing themself, testified. The panel answered questions from members of the committee. Discussion of Committee Draft Bills - Committee Discussion Only 10:39:45 AM The committee recessed. 11:00:10 AM The committee came to order. 11:00:20 AM Senator Cutter opened discussion for bill proposals. 11:02:54 AM Members of the committee shared bill proposals before voting on which to move forward. 11:21:15 AM Motion Request a bill for DFPC Center of Excellence extending the pilot for Lockheed Martin Moved Baisley Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:22:08 AM Motion Drafting a property owner exit utilization liability coverage bill Moved Boesenecker Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:23:38 AM Motion Drafting a forestry and firefighter workforce development and education initiatives bill Moved Boesenecker Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:24:05 AM Motion Drafting a Mobile Home Park Wildfire Preparedness bill Moved Velasco Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:24:34 AM Motion Drafting a Strategy of Last Resort Guidelines for Power Shut Off bill Moved Velasco Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:25:01 AM Motion Drafting a Development of Statewide Resource Website bill Moved Cutter Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:25:40 AM Motion Drafting a Controlled Burn Insurance Backstop bill Moved Cutter Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:26:20 AM Motion Drafting a Expanded Allowable Uses and Funding for Wildfire Resources and Neighborhood mitigation bill Moved Cutter Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:27:23 AM Motion Drafting an Expansion of the Colorado Certified Burner program bill Moved Marchman Seconded Baisley Boesenecker Exum Lynch Marchman Mauro Weinberg Will Velasco Cutter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 11:27:50 AM Senator Cutter briefly went over the next trip planned for the committee. 11:30:44 AM The committee adjourned.
