E01A0D6D8F8FABC287258AEB0071CFBB Hearing Summary

Representative McLachlan and Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsors, introduced and presented Senate Bill 24-026. The bill requires the Governor-appointed members of the Parks and Wildlife Commission, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, and the Colorado Agricultural Commission to participate in two public meetings each year. The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture must track and report the meetings of board members and commissioners, and reimburse members for reasonable costs to conduct public meetings.

Mr. Ivan James, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Gaspar Perricone, representing Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, testified in support of the bill. Kathleen Curry, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jennifer Burbey, representing Colorado Outfitters Association, testified in support of the bill.

Bill sponsors provided closing comments on the bill.