Representative McCormick and Representative Mauro, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 26-1111. The bill creates the Pesticide Product Disposal and Container Recycling Enterprise in the Department of Agriculture.

A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment G).

Erin Raden, representing Consumer Brands Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Christopher Finarelli, representing Household & Commercial Products Association, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Ryan Riley, representing Colorado Pest Control Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Wondirad Gebru, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Mr. John Scott, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Rachel Setzke, representing Eco-Cycle, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Paul Sibley, representing Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents Association, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony can be found in Attachment H.