H_RAA_2019A 02/21/2019 10:05:31 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Buentello and Pelton, bill sponsors, discussed House Bill 19-1132 which was laid over from the February 7 House Rural Affairs and Agriculture meeting for action only.  The bill creates two grant program in the Colorado Department of Education to promote the use of Colorado food products in school meal programs.  Representative Buentello distributed and discussed amendment L.002 [Attachment A].

Representatives Buentello and Pelton responded to committee questions.

The bill sponsors made final remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Representative Pelton, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 1162.  The bill expands the definition of farm equipment for sales tax exemptions purposes to include identification and tracking equipment for food animals or animals used in the production of food.

Representative Pelton distributed and discussed amendments L.002 and L.003 [Attachments B and C].

Representative Pelton responded to committee questions.

Emily Ibach, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

Gini Pingenot, representing Colorado Counties Incorporated, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Pingenot responded to committee questions.

Jason Gelender, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Representative Pelton made closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.