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H_AWN_2024A 02/29/2024 09:53:48 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 02/29/2024
Attendance
Holtorf X
Lindsay *
Lukens X
Lynch X
Martinez X
Marvin X
McLachlan X
Story X
Titone X
Velasco *
Winter T. X
Catlin X
McCormick X
Time 09:53:48 AM to 01:34:53 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by McCormick
This Report was prepared by Alexa Kelly
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1257 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1114 Postponed Indefinitely

HB24-1257 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


09:53:57 AM  
Representative McLachlan, bill co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 24-1257. Under current law, the Natural Areas Council in the Department of Natural Resources repeals on September 1, 2024. The bill continues the council indefinitely
09:55:59 AM  
Representative Catlin, bill co-prime sponsor, gave opening comments on the bill.
09:56:17 AM  
Raquel Wertsbaugh,
representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill
and responded to questions from the committee.
10:03:29 AM  
Representative Catlin made comments about potential amendments.
10:08:44 AM  
Bill sponsors gave final comments on the bill.


10:12:34 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1257 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved McLachlan
Seconded Catlin
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay Yes
Lukens Excused
Lynch Yes
Martinez Yes
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Yes
Titone Yes
Velasco Yes
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 12   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1114 - Postponed Indefinitely

10:12:39 AM  
The committee recessed.
10:17:54 AM  
The committee came
back to order.
10:17:58 AM  
Representative Lindsay,
bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 24-1114. The bill creates additional
requirements for licensed animal shelters and pet animal rescues under
the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA). The bill requires shelters
and rescues to notify all licensed animal shelters and pet animal rescues
in Colorado at least three business days before euthanizing a pet animal
so that another rescue or shelter has the opportunity to take possession
of the animal.
10:40:00 AM  
Representative Armagost provided opening comments on the bill.
10:40:15 AM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
10:51:40 AM  
Ms. Sabrina Lew Young, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Bibi Ericksen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kathy Gaines, representing MaxFund Animal Adoption Center, testified in support of the bill. Nicholas Lippincott, representing Best Friends Animal Society, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Gaines responded to questions from the committee.

11:13:44 AM  
Dr. Rimme Singh, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Jes Cytron, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Jennifer Bolser, representing Humane Society of Boulder Valley, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Singh and Jes Cytron responded to questions from the committee.

11:29:55 AM  
Mr. Barry Glass, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Tor Ericksen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. LorraineMay Springer, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Doug Rae, representing Humane Society of Fremont County, testified in support of the bill. Brittany Higgins, representing Hwy 50 Freedom Ride, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Lauri Cross, representing Wild Blue Cats, testified in support of the bill.
11:50:13 AM  
Ms. Judy Calhoun,
representing Animal Welfare Association of Colorado, testified in opposition
to the bill. Dave Lewis, representing Animal Welfare Association of Colorado,
testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Katie Parker, representing Dumb
Friends League, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Jan McHugh-Smith,
representing Humane Society of Boulder Valley, testified in opposition
to the bill. Ms. Julie Justman, representing Humane Society of the Pikes
Peak Region, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Erin Meschke, representing
themself, testified in opposition to the bill.



Ms. McHugh-Smith, Ms. Calhoun, and Ms. Parker responded to questions form
the committee.  
12:12:33 PM  
Skye Baker, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Denise Boehler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Diana Richett, representing Angels with Paws, testified in support of the bill.
12:20:59 PM  
Eric Bergman, representing
Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Roland
Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in opposition
to the bill.  Jeremy Schupbach, representing Colorado Municipal League,
testified in opposition to the bill. Anna Stout, representing Roice-Hurst
Humane Society, testified in opposition to the bill. Sherry Peterson, representing
Dumb Friends League, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Leslie Stevens,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.




Mr. Halpern, Mr.
Schupbach, and Mr. Bergman responded to questions from the committee.  

12:38:55 PM  
Mr. Davyd Smith,
representing No Kill Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Samantha
Albawab, representing Pueblo Spay and Neuter Now, testified in support
of the bill.  



Mr. Smith responded to questions from the committee.
12:38:56 PM  
Submitted written testimony can be found in Attachment A.
12:51:51 PM  
The committee took
a brief recess.
01:00:52 PM  
The committee came
back to order.
01:01:23 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment B).


01:04:37 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Lindsay
Seconded McCormick
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lukens Excused
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story
Titone
Velasco
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:04:56 PM  
The bill sponsors
discused amendment L.002 (Attachment C).


01:05:38 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Lindsay
Seconded Martinez
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lukens Excused
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story
Titone
Velasco
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:06:12 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed amendment L.003 (Attachment D).



01:06:21 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Lindsay
Seconded McCormick
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lukens Excused
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story
Titone
Velasco
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:06:43 PM  
The bill sponsors
discussed amendment L.004 (Attachment E).


01:07:03 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Lindsay
Seconded McCormick
Holtorf
Lindsay
Lukens Excused
Lynch
Martinez
Marvin
McLachlan
Story
Titone
Velasco
Winter T.
Catlin
McCormick
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:07:04 PM  
Representative Lindsay and Representative Armagost gave closing comments on the bill.
01:21:47 PM  
Committee members made final comments on the bill.


01:33:56 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1114, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Lindsay
Seconded McCormick
Holtorf No
Lindsay Yes
Lukens No
Lynch No
Martinez Yes
Marvin No
McLachlan No
Story No
Titone No
Velasco Yes
Winter T. No
Catlin No
McCormick No
YES: 3   NO: 10   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


01:34:39 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 24-1114 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Moved Holtorf
Seconded Titone
Holtorf Yes
Lindsay No
Lukens Yes
Lynch Yes
Martinez No
Marvin Yes
McLachlan Yes
Story Yes
Titone Yes
Velasco No
Winter T. Yes
Catlin Yes
McCormick Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:34:53 PM   The committee adjourned.






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