5D5E05E57287225287258838005C8779 Hearing Summary

Representatives McCluski and Will, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 22-151. The bill creates a cash fund and transfers money for transportation projects that create safe passages for wildlife. The committee asked questions to the sponsors.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Skyler McKinley, representing AAA , testified in support of the bill. Captain Michael Honn, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.

A panel of witnesses testified on the bill. David Ellenberger, representing The Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Stefan Ekernas, representing the Denver Zoo and Summit County Safe Passages board member, testified in support of the bill. Michelle Cowardin, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors gave final remarks.