2587D5EE8719A4888725850A007AB88D Hearing Summary

Representatives McCluskie and Carver, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1057 to the committee.  The bill modifies the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program by allowing more grant funding to projects located in areas with fewer economic resources; expanding the list of eligible recipients; and extending the repeal date.  Representatives McCluskie and Carver responded to committee questions and distributed handouts (Attachments A and B).

David Wolf, representing Estes Valley Fire, testified in support of the bill.  Susan Matthews, representing the Colorado State Forest Service, testified on the bill.  Chris Piper, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Carver distributed and discussed Amendments L.004 and L.005 (Attachments C and D).

Representatives McCluskie and Carver made final remarks. Committee members commented on the bill.