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S_FIN_2023A 03/14/2023 02:06:44 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/14/2023
Attendance
Priola X
Simpson X
Smallwood X
Van Winkle *
Winter F. *
Kolker *
Mullica X
Time 02:06:44 PM to 03:35:47 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Natural Medicine Advisory Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB23-163 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 23-Natural Medicine Advisory Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:06:57 PM  
DORA Executive Director
Patty Salazar came to the table to introduce the appointees to the Natural
Medicine Advisory Board (board).
02:15:38 PM  
Councilman Skippy Mesirow came to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the board.
02:19:07 PM  
Sheriff David Lucero came to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes came to the table to discuss her qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Katina Banks came to the table to discuss her qualifications and interest in serving on the board.
02:27:19 PM  
Billy Wynne came
to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the
board. Dr. Alisa Hannum came to the table to discuss her qualifications
and interest in serving on the board.  Dr. Tina Gonzalez came to the
table to discuss her qualifications and interest in serving on the board.
 
02:33:21 PM  
Ricardo Baca came to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Lundy Nelson came to the table to discuss their qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Dr. Joshua Goodwin came to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the board.
02:35:38 PM  
Commissioner Wendy Buxton-Andrade came to the table to discuss her qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Dr. Sofia Chavez came to the table to discuss her qualifications and interest in serving on the board. William Dunn came to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Dr. Suzanne Sisley came to the table to discuss her qualifications and interest in serving on the board. Dr. Bradley Conner came to the table to discuss his qualifications and interest in serving on the board.


02:55:31 PM
Motion Move the confirmations to the Natural Medicine Advisory Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-163 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


02:57:38 PM  
Sens. Will and Mullica introduced Senate Bill 23-163. The bill expands the classification of state troopers in the Public Employees’ Retirement Association to include Wildlife Officers and Parks and Recreation Officers employed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The sponsors answered several committee questions.
03:05:23 PM  
Ty Petersburg, representing
Colorado Parks & Wildlife, testified in support of the bill.  Mr.
Rob Firth, representing the Colorado Wildlife Employees Protective Association,
testified in support of the bill.

03:15:08 PM  
Committee discussion
ensued with the witnesses.
03:19:12 PM  
Amy McGarrity, representing the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), came to the table to answer committee questions.


03:26:55 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A)
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Priola
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Winter F.
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:27:33 PM  
The sponsors gave some closing remarks.


03:33:24 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-163, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:35:47 PM   The committee adjourned.






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