S_AGR_2024A 05/02/2024 09:28:38 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Date 05/02/2024 Attendance Liston X Marchman X Pelton B. X Pelton R. * Priola X Danielson X Roberts X Time 09:28:38 PM to 09:52:28 PM Place Old Supreme Court This Meeting was called to order by Roberts This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson Hearing Items Action Taken hHB24-1458 Referred to Senate Appropriations hHB24-1006 Referred to Senate Appropriations hHB24-1024 Referred to Senate Appropriations HB24-1458 - Referred to Senate Appropriations 09:28:49 PM Senator Zenzinger and Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1458. The bill creates the Division of Animal Welfare in the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The division is tasked with promoting domestic animal welfare, including providing education and outreach, creating voluntary programs, and awarding grants. 09:30:39 PM Dr. Maggie Baldwin, State Veterinarian, Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. 09:34:27 PM The sponsors wrapped up their presentation of the bill. 09:35:45 PM Motion Refer House Bill 24-1458 to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Roberts Seconded Liston Yes Marchman Yes Pelton B. Yes Pelton R. Excused Priola Yes Danielson Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB24-1024 - Committee Discussion Only 09:36:31 PM The committee recessed. 09:37:50 PM The committee reconvened. 09:38:05 PM Senator Cutter, sponsor, presented House Bill 24-1024. The bill requires the Colorado State Forest Service to continue its enhanced wildfire awareness outreach campaign through 2027. 09:39:43 PM James Lucero, representing Colorado State Forest Service, testified in support of the bill. 09:41:07 PM Senator Cutter wrapped up her presentation of the bill. 09:44:46 PM The bill was laid over to the end of the calendar. HB24-1006 - Referred to Senate Appropriations 09:45:09 PM Senator Will and Senator Cutter, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1006. The bill requires the Colorado State Forest Service to create a grant program for non-governmental organizations that assist rural communities in applying for wildfire-related grants. 09:49:44 PM Motion Refer House Bill 24-1006 to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Danielson Seconded Liston Yes Marchman Yes Pelton B. No Pelton R. Yes Priola Excused Danielson Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB24-1024 - Referred to Senate Appropriations 09:49:53 PM The committee recessed. 09:50:04 PM The committee reconvened. 09:51:43 PM Motion Refer House Bill 24-1024 to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Danielson Seconded Liston No Marchman Yes Pelton B. No Pelton R. No Priola Yes Danielson Yes Roberts Yes Final YES: 4 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 09:52:28 PM The committee adjourned.
