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69BDD2E5D542C49A87258C21005D705B Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB25-040

SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Jan 29, 2025      
Location SCR 352



SB25-040 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


10:00:49 AM  
Senators Roberts
and Simpson presented Senate Bill 25-040, which creates a task force to
explore the impact of severance taxes on water resources.

10:01:09 AM  
Lauren Ris, representing
Colorado Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, testified
in support of the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal
League, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Garrett, representing Rocky
Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. The panelists
responded to committee questions.


10:20:22 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Snyder
Marchman Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:22:05 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Snyder
Marchman Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


10:25:27 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-040, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Snyder Yes
Marchman Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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