1A95B19C3332806087258806008335DF Hearing Summary

Senator Hansen introduced Senate Bill 22-138. The bill creates a state income tax credit and commercial rebate program for electric-powered small off-road equipment, prohibits the sale of gas-powered small off-road equipment in non-attainment areas beginning in 2030, requires PERA and insurance companies to study climate risks to their investment portfolios, authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to regulate Class VI injection wells, and requires the Department of Agriculture to study carbon sequestration opportunities in the agriculture sector.

Commissioner Matt Scherr, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.

Giselle Herzfeld, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Keith Hay, representing Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified to amend the bill.

Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified to amend the bill.

Alan Metzger, representing Walker Manufacturing Company, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Lori Saine, representing Weld County, testified in opposition to the bill.

Gary McMurtrey, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Julie Murphy, representing Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, testified to amend the bill.

Amy McGarrity, representing Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), was available for questions only.

Michael Rigby, representing Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, was available to answer committee questions.

Ms. Murphy and Mr. Rigby answered questions from the committee.

Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified to amend the bill.

Kari Burman, representing Sierra Club, testified to amend the bill.

Anneliese Steel, representing Colorado Concern, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Scott James, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified to amend the bill.

Jim Kneeland, representing STIHL Manufacturing, testified in support of the bill.

Meghan MacKillop, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.

Stan Dempsey, representing Colorado Mining Association, testified to amend the bill.

Alex DeGolia, representing the Environmental Defense Fund, testified in support of the bill.

Dan Cohn, representing Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Dar-Lon Chang, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Devon Reynolds, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Gina Hardin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kate Christensen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Thomas Thorpe, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. James Pritchett, representing Colorado State University, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Jan Rose, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate (CCLC), testified in support of the bill. Katie Belgard, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Hansen answered questions from the committee.

Senator Hansen gave concluding remarks.