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BILL SUMMARY For SB25-040

SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Jan 29, 2025       Location SCR 352

SB25-040 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


10:00:49 AM  
Senators Roberts and Simpson presented Senate Bill 25-040, which creates a task force to explore the impact of severance taxes on water resources.
10:01:09 AM  
Lauren Ris, representing Colorado Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Tyler Garrett, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to committee questions.

10:20:22 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Snyder
Marchman Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection

10:22:05 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Snyder
Marchman Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection

10:25:27 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-040, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Snyder Yes
Marchman Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS