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S_SA_2025A 03/04/2025 02:02:16 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date 03/04/2025
Attendance
Ball X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Sullivan X
Weissman X
Time 02:02:16 PM to 04:32:24 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Weissman
This Report was prepared by Hamza Syed
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-156 Postponed Indefinitely
SB25-139 Postponed Indefinitely
SB25-158 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB25-156 - Postponed Indefinitely
02:02:38 PM  
Senator Rich, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-156. The bill repeals several state programs and cash funds, and modifies rulemaking and requirements for occupational regulations.
02:07:23 PM  
Darius Pakbaz, representing
the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in opposition to the
bill. Cindy Copeland, representing the Boulder County Commissioners, testified
in opposition to the bill. Megan Kemp, representing Earthjustice, testified
in opposition to the bill. Dominique Gomez, representing the Colorado Energy
Office, testified in opposition to the bill. The committee asked questions
to the panel.
02:15:36 PM  
Eftekher Ahmed, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Christopher Coyle, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Morgan Saunders, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jack Matthews, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
02:29:05 PM  
Travis Madsen, representing
the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in opposition to the
bill. Brian Tobias, representing the Colorado Office of Policy, Research
and Regulatory Reform in the Department of Regulatory Agencies, testified
in opposition to the bill. Nick Torres, representing American Lung Association,
testified in opposition to the bill.
02:50:30 PM  
Greg Lopez, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Lori Saine, representing themself,
testified in support of the bill.



Written testimony
can be found in Attachment A.
02:56:09 PM  
The bill sponsor and committee gave final remarks.


03:02:07 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-156 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Pelton R.
Seconded
Ball No
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Sullivan No
Weissman No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


03:02:22 PM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 25-156 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Sullivan Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-139 - Postponed Indefinitely
03:02:37 PM  

Senator Baisley, bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-139. The bill promotes nuclear energy development and repeals a variety of statutory requirements and programs enacted in recent years to promote a reduction in fees. The committee asked questions to the sponsors.
03:15:22 PM  
Paul Sherman, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Rachael Lehman, representing the Black and Brown Parents United Foundation, testified in opposition to the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in opposition to the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
03:30:02 PM  
Philip Kwasinski, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Linnebur, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Collin Alexander, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Patricia Callies, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
03:38:57 PM  
Bev Stables, representing
the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Alana
Miller, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in
opposition to the bill. Travis Madsen, representing the Southwest Energy
Efficiency Project, testified in opposition to the bill. William Scebbi,
representing the Colorado Egg Producers, testified in opposition to the
bill. Nick Torres, representing the American Lung Association, testified
in opposition to the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
04:03:48 PM  

Cindy Copeland, representing the Boulder County Commissioners, testified in opposition to the bill. The committee asked questions to the witness.

04:08:27 PM  

The bill sponsors and committee gave final remarks.



Written testimony can be found in Attachment B.


04:14:55 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-139 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Ball No
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Sullivan No
Weissman No
YES: 2   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:15:10 PM
 Motion Postpone Senate Bill 25-139 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Sullivan Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB25-158 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
04:15:23 PM  

Senator Gonzales and Sullivan presented Senate Bill 25-158. The bill updates procurement requirements for firearms and related materials, and establishes procedures for state agencies to dispose of firearms. The bill was previously heard in committee on February 18.
04:16:35 PM  
The bill sponsors
presented amendment L.001 (Attachment C).


04:17:37 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Sullivan
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:17:40 PM  
The bill sponsors
presented amendment L.002 (Attachment D).
04:21:45 PM  
The committee discussed the amendment.


04:24:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D).
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Sullivan
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:24:34 PM  
The bill sponsors and committee gave final remarks.


04:32:13 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-158, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Sullivan Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:32:24 PM   The committee adjourned.