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H_AWN_2024A 03/04/2024 01:32:35 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 03/04/2024
Attendance
Holtorf *
Lindsay *
Lukens X
Lynch X
Martinez X
Marvin X
McLachlan X
Story X
Titone *
Velasco X
Winter T. X
Catlin X
McCormick X
Time 01:32:35 PM to 02:55:05 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McCormick
This Report was prepared by Alexa Kelly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1309 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1006 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB24-1309 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:33:29 PM  
Representative Taggart,
bill co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 24-1309. The bill extends
civil immunity to individuals or organizations that assist local governments
with volunteer helicopter flights in search and rescue operations.
01:40:11 PM  
Representative Velasco, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
01:40:29 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
01:41:32 PM  
Chief Mike Morgan,
representing the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, testified to
amend the bill. Mr. Michael Campbell, representing Lumen Flight Department
and Mesa County Search and Rescue, testified in support of the bill. Andrew
Martsolf, representing Mesa County Sheriff's Office, testified in support
of the bill. Ryan Springer, representing Mesa County Search and Rescue
Heli, testified in support of the bill.



The panelists responded to questions from the committee.  
02:11:25 PM  
Mr. Joel Malecka,
representing Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.
Katie First, representing Colorado Counties Inc., testified in support
of the bill. Kelly Sloan, representing Colorado Aviation Business Association
and the Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association, testified in support
of the bill. Anthony Mazzola, representing County Sheriffs of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.
02:18:31 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment A) with the committee.


02:23:19 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Velasco
Seconded Holtorf
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lukens
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story
Titone
Velasco
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:23:21 PM  
Representative Velasco and Representative Taggart provided closing comments on the bill.
02:24:47 PM  
Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.


02:28:41 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1309, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Velasco
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Yes
Titone Yes
Velasco Yes
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1006 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
02:28:47 PM  
Representative Velasco, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 24-1006. The bill requires the Rural Opportunity Office in the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to assist rural communities in applying for wildfire-related grants.
02:34:00 PM  
Representative Snyder, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
02:34:20 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:38:25 PM  
Katie First, representing
Colorado Counties Inc., testified to amend the bill. Mr. Brendan Witt,
representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in support of the bill.
David Dazlich, representing Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development
Corporation, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Rebecca Samulski, representing
Fire Adapted Colorado, testified to amend the bill. James Lucero, representing
Colorado State Forest Service, answered questions from the committee.



Submitted written
testimony can be found in Attachment B.  
02:47:52 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to additional questions from the committee.
02:48:31 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed amemdment L.001 (Attachment C) with the committee.


02:51:18 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Velasco
Seconded Titone
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lukens
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story
Titone
Velasco
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:51:20 PM  
Representative Velasco and Representative Snyder provided closing comments on the bill.
02:52:22 PM  
Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.


02:55:00 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1006, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Velasco
Seconded Martinez
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Yes
Titone Yes
Velasco Yes
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 13   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:55:05 PM   The committee adjourned.






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