7111C362EBA7CBB287258ACF0075CF4C Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB24-005

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Feb 26, 2024
Location Old State Library

SB24-005 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment A

Attachment A.pdf

Attachment B

Attachment B - SB005_L.006.pdf

02:26:49 PM

Representative McCormick,
bill co-prime sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 24-005. Beginning January
1, 2026, the bill prohibits local governments and special districts from
installing, planting, or placing nonfunctional turf, artificial turf, or
invasive plant species as part of a new development or redevelopment project.
Further, beginning January 1, 2025, the Department of Personnel and Administration
must not use prohibited landscaping in construction and renovation projects
on state facilities. The bill does not apply to nonfunctional turf installed
before the effective dates, certain grass seeds or sod, or artificial turf
on athletic fields of play.

02:30:34 PM

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

02:31:47 PM

Mr. David Schlup, representing Rocky Mountain Sod Growers, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Zach Stone, representing American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Schlup responded to questions from the committee.

02:47:38 PM

Mr. Zane Kessler, representing Colorado River District and the Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Brian Thompson, representing Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, testified in support of the bill. Lindsay Rogers, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andy Hill, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

03:03:59 PM

Ms. Jenna Battson,
representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, testified in support of
the bill. Mr. Tony Massaro, representing Business for Water Stewardship,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Greg Poschman, representing Northwest
Council of Governments, Water Quantity and Quality Committee, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Jim Blasing, representing Pueblo West Metropolitan
District, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Battson responded
to questions from the committee.

03:04:00 PM

Submitted written testimony can be found in Attachment A.

03:16:27 PM

The bill sponsors
discussed amendment L.006 (Attachment B).

03:18:09 PM	Motion	Adopt amendment L.006
	Moved	McLachlan
	Seconded	McCormick

	Holtorf
	Lindsay
	Lukens
	Lynch
	Martinez
	Marvin
	McLachlan
	Story
	Titone	Excused
	Velasco
	Winter T.
	Catlin
	McCormick
		YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

03:18:10 PM

Representative McCormick and Representative McLachlan gave closing comments on the bill.

03:18:50 PM

Committee members made final comments on the bill.

03:33:38 PM	Motion	Refer Senate Bill 24-005, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
	Moved	McLachlan
	Seconded	McCormick

	Holtorf	No
	Lindsay	Yes
	Lukens	Yes
	Lynch	Yes
	Martinez	Yes
	Marvin	Yes
	McLachlan	Yes
	Story	Yes
	Titone	Excused
	Velasco	Yes
	Winter T.	No
	Catlin	Yes
	McCormick	Yes
	Final	YES: 10 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

SB24-005 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

Colorado General Assembly