3E2FE9C0234CA32C8725822D007408E6 Hearing Summary

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.



Senator Scott presented Senate Bill 18-005.  The bill requires the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to coordinate nonmonetary services and to provide grant funding to rural communities that experience a significant economic event.



Senator Donovan, sponsor, presented amendment L.001 and L.002 [Attachments A and B].  Committee members also received a fiscal assessment of amendent L.001 [Attachment C], explaining that the amendment removes the grant program and associated cash fund from the bill. Senator Donovan discussed the bill.

Senator Donovan responded to committee member questions clarifying the two amendments.

Amelia Myers, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill. She read a letter from a Paonia resident.

Andy Hill, representing DOLA, testified on the bill.

Bill Midcap, representing the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill.

Michelle Murphy, representing the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. He also noted Colorado Counties, Inc.'s support of the bill.

Geoffrey Hier, representing the Colorado Rural Electric Association, testified in support of the bill.

Karen Kalavity, representing herself, testified on the bill.

Senator Donovan and Senator Scott wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.