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S_AGR_2025A 02/20/2025 01:35:58 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 02/20/2025
Attendance
Catlin X
Hinrichsen X
Marchman X
Pelton B. *
Pelton R. X
Danielson X
Roberts X
Time 01:35:58 PM to 02:51:44 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-Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund — State Board Of The Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Colorado River Discussion Committee Discussion Only
SB25-140 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

Conf 25-Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund — State Board Of The - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:36:12 PM  
Josh Tenneson, Deputy
Director, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), introduced Bobby Massie, appointee
to the State Board of the GOCO Trust Fund.  Mr. Massie explained his
qualifications to serve on the board.


01:48:20 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Bobby Massie to the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund 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
Hinrichsen Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Colorado River Discussion - Committee Discussion Only
01:48:32 PM  
Lauren Ris, Director,
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), and Becky Mitchell, Colorado
River Commissioner, discussed issues in the Colorado River basin.  Commissioner
Mitchell responded to committee questions.
02:30:00 PM  
Anne Castle, former
Chair of the Upper Colorado River Commission, also discussed issues in
the Colorado River basin. Ms. Castle responded to questions from the committee.
Amy Ostidek, CWCB, was available to answer committee questions.



SB25-140 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:48:48 PM  
Senator Pelton R.
presented Senate Bill 25-140, which increases the daily pay of water conservation
and irrigation districts, and the value of contracts requiring ratification
by a district election.
02:48:54 PM  
Don Chapman, representing the Water Rights Association of the South Platte, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chapman responded to committee questions.


02:51:20 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-140 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Pelton R.
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Excused
Pelton R. Yes
Danielson Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:51:44 PM   The committee adjourned.