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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB19-1113
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RURAL AFFAIRS & AGRICULTURE
Date Feb 4, 2019
Location Old State Library
HB19-1113 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:01:04 PM |
Representatives Roberts and McLachlan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1113. The bill changes how water quality treatment is addressed in mine reclamation plans and how mining operators can provide proof of financial responsibility. Documents were distributed [Attachments E and F].
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02:11:01 PM |
Representative Roberts distributed and discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment G].
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02:11:41 PM |
Representative Roberts and McLachlan responded to committee questions.
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02:12:16 PM |
Cindy Medina, representing Alamosa Riverkeeper, testified remotely from Adams State University in support of the bill.
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02:18:52 PM |
Erin Riccio read the testimony of Yurstead Farms in Montrose, Colorado in support of the bill.
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02:20:45 PM |
Janet Johnson, representing herself, testified remotely from Colorado Mesa University in support of the bill.
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02:22:23 PM |
John Clark, Mayor of Ridgeway, testified remotely from Colorado Mesa University in support of the bill.
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02:28:29 PM |
Mark Waltermire, representing the Valley Organic Growers Association, testified remotely from Colorado Mesa University in support of the bill.
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02:29:28 PM |
Tom McNamara, representing himself, testified remotely from Colorado Mesa University in support of the bill.
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02:31:44 PM |
Pete Ashman, representing Grand Valley Anglers, testified remotely from Colorado Mesa University in support of the bill.
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02:34:33 PM |
Julie Westendorff, representing La Plata County, testified remotely from Fort Lewis College in support of the bill.
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02:39:35 PM |
Liane Jollon, representing San Juan Basin Public Health, testified remotely from Fort Lewis College in support of the bill.
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02:43:16 PM |
Richard White, representing the City of Durango, testified remotely from Fort Lewis College in support of the bill.
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02:46:28 PM |
Scott Fetchenhier, representing San Juan Country, testified remotely from Fort Lewis College in support of the bill.
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02:51:05 PM |
James Wilkes, representing Mountain Water Rafting, testified remotely from Fort Lewis College in support of the bill.
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02:52:46 PM |
John McClow, representing the Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.
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02:55:56 PM |
Bruce Whitehead, representing the Southwestern Water Conservation District, testified in support of the bill.
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02:57:32 PM |
Emily Hornbach, representing the Western Colorado Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
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03:00:57 PM |
Kirby Hughes, representing the Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.
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03:03:18 PM |
Jeff Parsons, representing the Western Mining Action Project, testified in support of the bill.
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03:07:36 PM |
Bennet Boeschenstein, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:09:43 PM |
Ginny Brannon, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill.
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03:12:33 PM |
Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
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03:14:08 PM |
Brandy DeLange, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.
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03:15:41 PM |
Stan Dempsey, representing the Colorado
Mining Association, testified on the bill.
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03:16:56 PM |
Ian Roche, representing the Gunnison County Commission, testified in support of the bill.
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03:21:54 PM |
Jen Boulton, representing Audubon Rockies and Colorado Trout Unlimited, testified in support of the bill.
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03:28:40 PM |
Mr. Dempsey responded to committee questions.
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03:32:03 PM |
Zane Kessler, representing the Colorado River District, testified in support of the bill.
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03:35:40 PM |
Mr. Kessler responded to committee questions.
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03:36:58 PM |
Luke Danielson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
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03:41:34 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 [Attachment G]. |
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Moved |
Roberts |
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Seconded |
Valdez D. |
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Arndt |
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Buck |
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Buentello |
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Catlin |
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Lewis |
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McCluskie |
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McLachlan |
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Pelton |
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Titone |
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Valdez D. |
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Roberts |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:41:35 PM |
Representatives McLachlan and Roberts made closing remarks.
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03:46:19 PM |
Committee members commented on the bill.
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03:49:19 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 19-1113, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Moved |
Roberts |
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Seconded |
McLachlan |
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Arndt |
Yes |
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Buck |
No |
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Buentello |
Yes |
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Catlin |
No |
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Lewis |
No |
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McCluskie |
Yes |
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McLachlan |
Yes |
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Pelton |
No |
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Titone |
Yes |
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Valdez D. |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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