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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
| Date |
02/29/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Marchman |
X |
| Pelton R. |
X |
| Priola |
X |
| Simpson |
X |
| Will |
* |
| Danielson |
X |
| Roberts |
X |
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| Time |
01:33:37 PM to 03:27:12 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Roberts |
| This Report was prepared by |
Julia Jackson |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB24-037 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hConf 24-Parks And Wildlife Commission |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate |
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SB24-037 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:33:49 PM |
Senator Simpson and Senator Bridges, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 24-037. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to conduct a feasibility study and create demonstration projects of green infrastructure as an alternative compliance mechanism for water quality compliance. The sponsors discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment A) and responded to questions from the committee.
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01:43:24 PM |
Dr. Evan Thomas,
representing University of Colorado Boulder, testified in support of the
bill. Grizz Deal, representing IX Power Clean Water Inc., testified in
support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
Additional written testimony is available as Attachment B.
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01:49:34 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Simpson |
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| Seconded |
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Marchman |
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Pelton R. |
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Priola |
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Simpson |
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Will |
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Danielson |
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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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01:49:55 PM |
The bill sponsors
wrapped up their presentation of the bill. Committee members commented
on the bill.
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01:52:01 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-037, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Simpson |
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| Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Will |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 24-Parks And Wildlife Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
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01:53:48 PM |
Jeff Davis, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, introduced the Parks and Wildlife Commission and appointees to the commission. Dallas May, Chair, Parks and Wildlife Commission, discussed the work of the commission.
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02:04:19 PM |
Appointees Jess Beaulieu, Jack Murphy, and Gary Skiba introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the board.
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02:16:01 PM |
The appointees responded to questions from the committee.
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02:25:56 PM |
Committee discussion with Director Davis and the appointees continued.
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02:41:31 PM |
Committee discussion continued.
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03:20:58 PM |
Committee members commented on the appointments.
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03:25:44 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Gary Skiba to the Conf 24-Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate. |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Will |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Roberts |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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03:26:25 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Jess Beaulieu to the Conf 24-Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate. |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Will |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Roberts |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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03:27:00 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of John "Jack" Murphy to the Conf 24-Parks And Wildlife Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Simpson |
No |
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Will |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:27:12 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
