DBED8F85575363E387258995006EB0AF Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For SB23-271SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCEDate Apr 18, 2023 Location SCR 357 SB23-271 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/54BDCA145058...$File/Attachment A Merged.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A Merged.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/ED091ABCEAED...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/477521299FA1...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/FA02696AAE5A...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/22895C7E8530...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 02:09:07 PM Sens. Roberts and Van Winkle introduced Senate Bill 23-271. The bill modifies the regulation of cannabinoids and compounds derived from hemp and marijuana, and requires the Department of Revenue to conduct a feasibility study. The sponsors answered several committee questions. 02:09:58 PM Doran Schmidt, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Rachael Selmeski, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Paula Lyles, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Mrs. Elizabeth Cochrane, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. The witnesses answered several committee questions. 02:21:31 PM Mr. Isaac Foster, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Dana Shaffer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Jennifer Starkel, representing themself, testified in support to the bill. Dr. Michael Steward, representing Endourage, testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses answered several committee questions. 02:36:34 PM Ms. Karyn Burry, representing Native Roots Cannabis Co., testified to amend the bill. Ms. Erin Spies, representing Native Roots, testified to amend the bill. Dawn Reinfeld, representing Blue Rising, testified to amend the bill. Jared Stanley, representing Charlotte's Web, testified to amend the bill. Dean Heizer, representing LivWell/PharmaCann, testified to amend the bill. The witnesses answered several committee questions. 02:47:27 PM Mrs. Dawn Klepinger, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Christian Sederberg, representing VS Strategies, testified in support of the bill. James Granger, representing the Cliintel Capital Group, testified in support of the bill. Stephen Cobb, representing Kebar LLC, testified in support of the bill. 03:08:15 PM Written testimony may be found in Attachment A. 03:08:36 PM Mrs. Jennifer Inman, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Andrew Klein, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Truman Bradley, representing the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), testified to amend the bill. Mr. Josh Siegel, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. 03:16:28 PM Mike Hennesy, representing Wana Brands, testified in support of the bill. Samantha Walsh, representing the Colorado Hemp Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, representing the Realm of Caring, testified in support of the bill. Garret Graff, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. 03:23:46 PM Ms. Mary Rath, representing Native Roots, testified to amend the bill. Dawn Reinfeld, representing Blue Rising, testified to amend the bill. Kara Miller, representing the Marijuana Industry Group, testified to amend the bill. Henny Lasley, representing One Chance to Grow Up, testified to amend the bill. The witnesses answered several committee questions. 03:44:56 PM Mr. Robert Hoban, representing the Healthy Alternatives Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Gallagher, representing the Colorado Cannabis Manufactures Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kyle Ray, representing Colorado Chromatography Labs, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gerry Dumani, representing Figgro, testified in support of the bill. 03:47:34 PM Alan Lewis, representing Natural Grocers, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ryan Vandry, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Dena Wilson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. 03:59:00 PM Mr. Dexter Rice, representing NuuMe Organics, testified in support of the bill. Trevor Fritzler, representing Farmers Revival, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Hunter Buffington, representing the Association of Western Hemp Professionals, testified in support of the bill. Mr. George Clampitt, representing Biopyure, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Boughton, representing JONESING LABS, testified in support of the bill. 04:20:45 PM Jeff Lawrence, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Allison Robinette, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement Division, was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Dominique Mendiola, representing the Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement Division, was available to answer committee questions. Committee discussion with the witnesses ensued. 04:28:41 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) Moved Van Winkle Seconded Priola Yes Simpson No Smallwood Yes Van Winkle Yes Winter F. No Kolker Yes Mullica Yes YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 04:31:52 PM Committee discussion on amendment L.007 ensued. 04:33:28 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment C) Moved Van Winkle Seconded Priola Simpson Smallwood Van Winkle Winter F. Kolker Mullica YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 04:36:01 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D) Moved Mullica Seconded Priola Simpson Smallwood Van Winkle Winter F. Kolker Mullica YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 04:39:57 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment E) Moved Mullica Seconded Priola Yes Simpson No Smallwood No Van Winkle Yes Winter F. No Kolker No Mullica Yes YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL 04:42:47 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-271, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Van Winkle Seconded Priola Yes Simpson No Smallwood Yes Van Winkle Yes Winter F. Yes Kolker Yes Mullica Yes Final YES: 6 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
