AE00518A16BC206D8725883A0010A5D7 Hearing Summary

Senator Rankin and Senator Ginal, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 22-1323. The bill requires that the Colorado State Forest Service upgrade and improve its seedling tree nursery to expand capacity and contribute to reforestation efforts. The bill requires physical upgrades and improvements in several areas of nursery operations, including the addition of full time professional nursery staff.

Senator Coleman proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Kristin Garrison, representing the Colorado State Forest Service, testified in support of the bill. Alice Horgan, representing Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. Dianna Orf, representing Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill. Rob Addington, representing The Nature Conservancy, testified in support of the bill. The witness panel responded to witness questions.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill.