S_AGR_2023A 01/26/2023 01:33:45 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Date 01/26/2023 Attendance Marchman X Pelton B. X Pelton R. X Priola X Simpson X Hinrichsen X Roberts X Time 01:33:45 PM to 03:10:14 PM Place SCR 352 This Meeting was called to order by Roberts This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson Hearing Items Action Taken hSB23-010 Referred to the Committee of the Whole hIntroduction of fiscal analysts and drafters Committee Discussion Only hConf 23-Water Resources And Power Development Authority — Colorado Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hSB23-032 Referred to Senate Appropriations hSB23-005 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations SB23-010 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/1D0C626628AD...$File/Attachment A - SB23-010 01262023.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A - SB23-010 01262023.pdf 01:34:47 PM Senator Simpson and Senator Bridges, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-010. The bill changes the Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee from an interim committee to a year-round committee. Senators Bridges and Simpson responded to questions from the committee. 01:38:13 PM James Eklund, representing Colorado Water Congress, Norse Sky Ranch, and Sherman & Howard, testified in support of the bill. Written testimony on the bill is provided as Attachment A. 01:41:32 PM Senators Bridges and Simpson wrapped up their presentation of the bill. 01:43:29 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-010 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Marchman Yes Pelton B. Yes Pelton R. Yes Priola Yes Simpson Yes Hinrichsen Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Introduction of fiscal analysts and drafters - Committee Discussion Only 01:44:06 PM Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff, introduced himself and discussed fiscal analysis for legislation before the committee. Jennifer Berman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, introduced herself and discussed the role of drafting attorneys. Conf 23-Water Resources And Power Development Authority — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar 01:47:50 PM Keith McLaughlin, Executive Director, Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority (CWRPDA), introduced CWRPDA's work issuing loans for water projects around the state. He introduced the two appointees to the Authority, Chris Treese and Bruce Whitehead. Mr. McLaughlin responded to questions from the committee. 01:54:49 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Christopher Treese, Bruce Whitehead to the Conf 23-Water Resources And Power Development Authority — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Marchman Yes Pelton B. Yes Pelton R. Yes Priola Yes Simpson Yes Hinrichsen Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB23-032 - Referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/CD2C771DCF6F...$File/Attachment B - SB23-032 01262023.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B - SB23-032 01262023.pdf 01:55:59 PM Senator Simpson and Senator Ginal, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-032 to the committee. The bill requires that the Center for Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting in the Department of Public Safety implement one or more pilot programs using remote camera technology to detect, identify, or confirm the existence of wildfires. The center may acquire or contract for artificial intelligence technologies as part of the pilot program. The bill directs agencies of state and local governments to provide information, assistance, and site access as necessary for the programâs implementation. 01:58:43 PM Senators Simpson and Ginal responded to questions from the committee. 02:05:25 PM Wildland Section Chief Vaughn Jones, representing Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, testified on the bill. Director Ben Miller, representing the Center of Excellence in the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, testified in a neutral position on the bill. 02:13:39 PM Mrs. Kat Williams, representing Pano.ai, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Miller responded to committee member questions. Written testimony on SB23-032 is provided as Attachment B. 02:22:09 PM Senators Simpson and Ginal wrapped up their presentation of the bill. 02:25:06 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-032 to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Simpson Seconded Marchman Yes Pelton B. Yes Pelton R. Yes Priola Yes Simpson Yes Hinrichsen Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB23-005 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/6EEFE72BEE4E...$File/Attachment C - SB23-005 01262023.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C - SB23-005 01262023.pdf Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/377C3E472E1E...$File/Attachment D - SB005_L.001.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D - SB005_L.001.pdf Attachment E http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/D5A675560A57...$File/Attachment E - SB005_L.002.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E - SB005_L.002.pdf 02:25:52 PM Senator Jaquez Lewis and Senator Cutter, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-005 to the committee. The bill creates and expands timber, forest health, and wildfire mitigation workforce development and education programs. Committee members discussed the bill with the sponsors. 02:37:43 PM Molly Pitts, representing Colorado Timber Industry Association, testified in support of the bill. Larimer County Commissioner Jody Shadduck-McNally, representing the Forest Health Council and Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified in support of the bill with amendments. Ms. Pitts responded to questions from the committee. 02:50:19 PM Mrs. Mary-Kay Hogan, representing Colorado Mountain College, testified in support of the bill with amendments. Scott Sergerstrom, representing Colorado Youth Corps Association, testified in support of the bill. La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton, representing CCAT, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Sarah Heath, representing Colorado Community College System, testified in support of the bill. 03:04:00 PM Written testimony on SB23-005 is included as Attachment C. Senator Cutter presented amendments L.001 (Attachment D) and L.002 (Attachment E). 03:07:57 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Marchman Pelton B. Pelton R. Priola Simpson Hinrichsen Roberts YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:09:00 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Marchman Pelton B. Pelton R. Priola Simpson Hinrichsen Roberts YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:09:58 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-005, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Marchman Yes Pelton B. Yes Pelton R. Yes Priola Yes Simpson Yes Hinrichsen Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 03:10:14 PM The committee adjourned.