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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
| Date |
04/13/2021 |
| Attendance |
| Coram |
X |
| Donovan |
X |
| Hisey |
X |
| Scott |
X |
| Zenzinger |
X |
| Pettersen |
X |
| Winter |
* |
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| Time |
02:05:36 PM to 03:30:30 PM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Winter |
| This Report was prepared by |
Annie Kitch |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hConf 21-Aeronautical Board — Colorado |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate |
| hSB21-231 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hSB21-230 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
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Conf 21-Aeronautical Board — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
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02:07:53 PM |
David Ulane, Director,
Colorado Division of Aeronautics, introduced Aeronautical Board appointee,
Charles Tedesco. Mr. Tedesco shared his credentials and why he would
like to serve on the board.
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02:17:18 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Charles Tedesco to the Conf 21-Aeronautical Board — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation. |
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| Moved |
Zenzinger |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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|
Donovan |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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|
Scott |
Yes |
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|
Zenzinger |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-231 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:08:20 PM |
The committee took
a brief recess.
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02:17:27 PM |
The committee reconvened.
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02:19:07 PM |
Senators Story and
Hisey, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 21-231, concerning a transfer
of money from the general fund to the energy fund to finance the weatherization
assistance program of the Colorado Energy Office.
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02:21:42 PM |
Ryan Harry, representing
the Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Harry
responded to questions from the committee.
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02:29:22 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-231 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Hisey |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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|
Donovan |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
Yes |
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|
Pettersen |
Yes |
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|
Winter |
Excused |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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SB21-230 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:29:30 PM |
Senators Hansen and
Winter, co-prime sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 21-230, Transfer to Colorado
Energy Office Fund. Public testimony for the bill can be found in Attachment
A.
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02:31:22 PM |
Ms. Patricia Kelley,
representing herself, testified to amend the bill.
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02:34:24 PM |
Will Toor, representing
the Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified in support of
the bill. Mr. Paul Scharfenberger, representing the Colorado Clean Energy
Fund, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scharfenberger and Mr. Toor
responded to questions from the committee
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02:39:22 PM |
Mr. Toor and Mr. Scharfenberger continued to answer questions from the committee.
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02:56:59 PM |
Emilie Olson, representing
Advanced Energy Economy, testified in support of the bill. Susan Nedell,
representing E2 - Environmental Entrepreneurs, testified in support of
the bill. Ms. Nancy Genova, representing the Clean Energy Economy for the
region and Garfield Clean Energy, testified in support of the bill. The
panelists responded to questions from the committee.
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03:14:52 PM |
Mr Christopher Votoupal, representing Colorado Cleantech Industries Association, testified in support of the bill.
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03:16:42 PM |
Mr. Allyn Harvey,
representing CLEER/Clean Energy Fund as a tool for spurring local investment
& jobs, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Kenneth Scissors, representing
Grand Junction Cleantech Business Association, testified in support of
the bill.
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03:19:29 PM |
Senator Scott distributed
and introduced Amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
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03:26:57 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). |
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| Moved |
Scott |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Donovan |
No |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Zenzinger |
No |
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Pettersen |
No |
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|
Winter |
No |
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YES: 3 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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03:26:58 PM |
Senators Hansen and
Winter gave closing remarks.
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03:30:22 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 21-230 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Winter |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
No |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Hisey |
No |
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|
Scott |
No |
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Zenzinger |
Yes |
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Pettersen |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:30:30 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
