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S_AGR_2023A 02/02/2023 01:36:27 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 02/02/2023
Attendance
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Priola X
Simpson X
Hinrichsen E
Roberts X
Time 01:36:27 PM to 02:36:36 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Stock Inspection Commissioners — State Board Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
HJR23-1007 Referred to the Senate for final action
Sunset Hearing for the Food Systems Advisory Council Introduce the draft bill as amended
Sunset Hearing for the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act Introduce the draft bill

Conf 23-Stock Inspection Commissioners — State Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:36:42 PM  
Chris Whitney, Brand Commissioner, introduced himself to the committee and discussed the role of the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners (Brand Board). Erik Mohrlang, reappointed to the Brand Board, introduced himself to the committee. Mr. Whitney responded to questions from the committee.


01:46:11 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Erik Mohrlang to the Conf 23-Stock Inspection Commissioners — State Board Of to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HJR23-1007 - Referred to the Senate for final action
01:46:24 PM  
Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsor, presented House Joint Resolution 23-1007 to the committee. The resolution approves the water project revolving fund eligibility lists administered by the Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority. Senator Simpson, co-prime sponsor, spoke about the importance of the resolution.
01:49:43 PM  
Mr. Keith McLaughlin,
representing Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority,
testified in support of the resolution. Ms. Dianne Criswell, representing
Special District Association and Water Congress, testified in support of
the resolution. Heather Stauffer, representing Colorado Municipal League,
testified in support of the resolution.
01:55:23 PM  
Karen Kalavity, representing herself, testified on the resolution. She responded to questions from committee members.


02:02:31 PM
 Motion Referred to Full Senate for final action.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Sunset Hearing for the Food Systems Advisory Council - Introduce the draft bill as amended
02:02:47 PM  
Josh Schultz, Office of Legislative Legal Services, introduced the sunset process and explained how the General Assembly considers sunset reviews.
02:06:53 PM  
Jennifer Lockwood,
representing Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), Colorado Office
of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform (COPRRR), presented the sunset
review to the committee. She explained DORA's sunset review process, and
the distinction between Title 2 and Title 24 sunset reviews. She continued
to discuss DORA's review of the Food Systems Advisory Council. Ms. Lockwood
responded to questions from the committee.
02:15:45 PM  
The committee discussed amending the draft bill.


02:17:37 PM
 Motion Amend the draft bill to include a 7-year sunset.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Hinrichsen Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:18:02 PM
 Motion Introduce the draft bill as amended.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Hinrichsen Excused
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:18:11 PM  
The chair assigned Senators Hinrichsen and Pelton B. as prime sponsors of the introduced bill. Senators Pelton R., Priola, and Simpson asked to be added as co-sponsors. The committee agreed to allow the drafter to make technical changes to the bill.



Sunset Hearing for the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act - Introduce the draft bill
02:20:37 PM  
Jennifer Lockwood, representing DORA, COPRRR, presented the sunset review of the Custom Processing of Meat Animals Act.
02:28:17 PM  
Mr. Mark Gallegos,
representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified on the sunset
review.  Julie Mizak, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture,
and Mr. Gallegos responded to questions from the committee.


02:35:02 PM
 Motion Introduce the draft bill.
Moved Pelton R.
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
Roberts Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
02:35:03 PM  
Senator Roberts assigned
himself and Senator Pelton R. as co-prime sponsors. Senators Pelton B.,
Priola, and Simpson will be added as co-sponsors. The committee allowed
the drafter to make technical changes to the draft bill.


02:36:36 PM   The committee adjourned.






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