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H_AWN_2024A 03/25/2024 01:33:43 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 03/25/2024
Attendance
Holtorf X
Lindsay *
Lukens X
Lynch X
Martinez X
Marvin X
McLachlan X
Story E
Titone X
Velasco *
Winter T. X
Catlin X
McCormick X
Time 01:33:43 PM to 03:48:06 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McCormick
This Report was prepared by Alexa Kelly
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-161 Referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1362 Amended, referred to House Finance
SB24-026 Referred to House Appropriations
HB24-1271 Amended, referred to House Finance

SB24-161 - Referred to House Appropriations
01:33:53 PM  
Representative Lukens,
bill co-prime sponsor, introduced and gave opening comments on Senate Bill
24-161. The bill makes a variety of changes to certain fees, requirements,
and procedures related to licenses and passes issued by Colorado Parks
and Wildlife.  
01:37:43 PM  
Danielle Isenhart,
representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill.
01:42:11 PM  
Representative Soper,
bill co-prime sponsor, provided comments on the bill.
01:42:36 PM  
Representative Lukens provided closing comments on the bill.


01:45:12 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-161 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lukens
Seconded McCormick
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Excused
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Excused
Titone Yes
Velasco Excused
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1362 - Amended, referred to House Finance
01:50:32 PM  
Representative Lukens
and Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsors, introduced and gave
opening comments on House Bill 24-1362. The bill authorizes the installation
of graywater systems statewide, allows local governments to prohibit graywater
use locally, and creates a tax credit for 2025 through 2034 for costs for
installing graywater systems.
01:50:44 PM  
Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
01:51:48 PM  
Mr. Gregory Baker, representing Aurora Water, testified in opposition to the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
02:05:26 PM  
Mr. James Eklund,
representing Greyter Water Systems, Sherman & Howard, and Norse Sky
Ranch, testified in support of the bill. John Bell, representing Greyter
Water Systems, testified in support of the bill. Mr. George Teal, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. John McDonagh, representing
Sierra Club Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Panelists responded
to questions from the committee.
02:05:27 PM  
Additional written testimony can be found in Attachment A.
02:26:03 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed amendments L.001 (Attachment B) and L.002 (Attachment C) with
the committee.


02:31:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lukens
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf
Lindsay Excused
Lukens
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story Excused
Titone
Velasco Excused
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:35:40 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lukens
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf No
Lindsay Excused
Lukens Yes
Lynch No
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Excused
Titone Yes
Velasco Excused
Winter T. No
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
YES: 7   NO: 3   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:35:41 PM  
Representative Lukens and Representative Catlin provided closing comments on the bill.
02:39:43 PM  
Committee members made closing comments on the bill.


02:43:03 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1362, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Lukens
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Excused
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Excused
Titone Yes
Velasco Excused
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB24-026 - Referred to House Appropriations
02:43:09 PM  
Representative McLachlan and Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsors, introduced and presented Senate Bill 24-026. The bill requires the Governor-appointed members of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and the Colorado Agricultural Commission to participate in two public meetings each year. The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture must track and report the meetings of board members and commissioners, and reimburse members for reasonable costs to conduct public meetings.
02:47:18 PM  
Mr. Ivan James, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Gaspar Perricone, representing Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, testified in support of the bill. Kathleen Curry, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jennifer Burbey, representing Colorado Outfitters Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:56:21 PM  
Bill sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.


02:59:34 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-026 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Excused
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Excused
Titone Yes
Velasco Excused
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1271 - Amended, referred to House Finance
02:59:41 PM  
Representative McCormick,
bill co-prime sponsor, introduced and gave opening comments on House Bill
24-1271. For tax years 2026 through 2032, the bill creates a refundable
income tax credit for veterinary professionals and purchasers of veterinary
practices in underserved areas.
03:09:47 PM  
Reprsentative McCormick
discussed amendments L.002 (Attachment D) and L.003 (Attachment E).  
03:10:20 PM  
Representative Lynch,
bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
03:11:05 PM  
Committee members asked questions on the bill.
03:13:24 PM  
Tyler Garrett, representing
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Tianna
Crane, representing Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians
(CACVT), testified in support of the bill. Dr. Maggie Baldwin, State Veterinarian,
representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of
the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture,
testified in support of the bill. Mr. Beezley responded to questions from
the committee.  
03:32:34 PM  
Dr. Steve Sheldon, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Randy Hays, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Hannah Klein, representing themself, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.
03:40:58 PM  
Representative McCormick discussed the amendments.
03:41:42 PM  
Committee members asked questions about the amendments.


03:43:28 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved McCormick
Seconded Lynch
Holtorf
Lindsay Excused
Lukens
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story Excused
Titone
Velasco Excused
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:43:47 PM  
Representative McCormick discussed amendment L.003.


03:44:35 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved McCormick
Seconded Lynch
Holtorf
Lindsay Excused
Lukens
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story Excused
Titone
Velasco Excused
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:44:36 PM  
Representative McCormick and Representative Lynch provided closing comments on the bill.


03:47:55 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1271, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved McCormick
Seconded Lynch
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Excused
Titone Yes
Velasco Yes
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:48:06 PM   The committee adjourned.






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