D9D577DD0AA6D461872583E50071FCA1 Hearing Summary

Representative Saine and Representative Arndt, co-prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-220. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to draft and submit a hemp management plan in accordance with requirements set forth by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill.  The commissioner may consult with stakeholders in developing the plan.  The bill also modifies the definition of industrial hemp or hemp to conform with the federal definition. Representative Arndt explained amendment L.007 (Attachment J). Representative Saine answered questions from the committee.

Jeff Markley, C-Beyond Health, testified in support of the bill.

Scott Reese, C-Beyond Health, testified in support of the bill.

Wondirad Gabeu, Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.

Hollis Glenn, Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill.

Lloyd Covens, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Benjamin Waters, Colorado Hemp Agricultural Advancement Guild, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Covens answered questions from the committee.

Representative Arndt made concluding remarks on the bill.