589F973E299E648D872583C80070E38D Hearing Summary

Senator Todd and Senator Coram, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-198 to the committee. The bill increases the waste tire fee to $2.00 per tire from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2023, and recreates the End User Fund and rebate program. Senator Todd distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment D) and amendment L.002 (Attachment E).

Derrick Dease, representing LafargeHolcim, testified in support of the bill.

Gina Lutito, representing GCC of America, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Lutito and Mr. Dease responded to committee member questions.

Joe Schieffelin and Brian Gaboriau, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, responded to committee member questions.

Senators Coram and Todd discussed amendments L.001 and L.002 with the committee.

Senators Todd and Coram wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members discussed the bill with the sponsors.