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S_FIN_2023A 04/18/2023 02:08:49 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 04/18/2023
Attendance
Priola X
Simpson X
Smallwood X
Van Winkle X
Winter F. X
Kolker X
Mullica X
Time 02:08:49 PM to 06:49:25 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-271 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
SB23-248 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB23-278 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
SB23-274 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
SB23-280 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB23-271 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:09:07 PM  
Sens. Roberts and
Van Winkle introduced Senate Bill 23-271. The bill modifies the regulation
of cannabinoids and compounds derived from hemp and marijuana, and requires
the Department of Revenue to conduct a feasibility study.  The sponsors
answered several committee questions.
02:09:58 PM  
Doran Schmidt, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill. Rachael Selmeski, representing themself,
testified to amend the bill.  Ms. Paula Lyles, representing themself,
testified to amend the bill.  Mrs. Elizabeth Cochrane, representing
themself, testified to amend the bill.  The witnesses answered several
committee questions.
02:21:31 PM  
Mr. Isaac Foster,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Mrs.
Dana Shaffer, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
 Mrs. Jennifer Starkel, representing themself, testified in support
to the bill.  Dr. Michael Steward, representing Endourage, testified
in opposition to the bill.  The witnesses answered several committee
questions.
02:36:34 PM  
Ms. Karyn Burry,
representing Native Roots Cannabis Co., testified to amend the bill.  Ms.
Erin Spies, representing Native Roots, testified to amend the bill.  Dawn
Reinfeld, representing Blue Rising, testified to amend the bill.  Jared
Stanley, representing Charlotte's Web, testified to amend the bill.  Dean
Heizer, representing LivWell/PharmaCann, testified to amend the bill.  The
witnesses answered several committee questions.
02:47:27 PM  
Mrs. Dawn Klepinger, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Christian Sederberg, representing VS Strategies, testified in support of the bill. James Granger, representing the Cliintel Capital Group, testified in support of the bill. Stephen Cobb, representing Kebar LLC, testified in support of the bill.
03:08:15 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.
03:08:36 PM  
Mrs. Jennifer Inman,
representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Andrew
Klein, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.  Truman
Bradley, representing the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG), testified to
amend the bill.  Mr. Josh Siegel, representing themself, testified
to amend the bill.
03:16:28 PM  
Mike Hennesy, representing Wana Brands, testified in support of the bill. Samantha Walsh, representing the Colorado Hemp Association, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, representing the Realm of Caring, testified in support of the bill. Garret Graff, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:23:46 PM  
Ms. Mary Rath, representing
Native Roots, testified to amend the bill.  Dawn Reinfeld, representing
Blue Rising, testified to amend the bill.  Kara Miller, representing
the Marijuana Industry Group, testified to amend the bill.  Henny
Lasley, representing One Chance to Grow Up, testified to amend the bill.
 The witnesses answered several committee questions.
03:44:56 PM  
Mr. Robert Hoban, representing the Healthy Alternatives Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Kevin Gallagher, representing the Colorado Cannabis Manufactures Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kyle Ray, representing Colorado Chromatography Labs, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gerry Dumani, representing Figgro, testified in support of the bill.
03:47:34 PM  
Alan Lewis, representing Natural Grocers, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Ryan Vandry, representing themself, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Dena Wilson, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
03:59:00 PM  
Mr. Dexter  Rice,
representing NuuMe Organics, testified in support of the bill.  Trevor
Fritzler, representing Farmers Revival, testified in support of the bill.
 Mrs. Hunter Buffington, representing the Association of Western Hemp
Professionals, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. George Clampitt,
representing Biopyure, testified in support of the bill.  Mr. Michael
Boughton, representing JONESING LABS, testified in support of the bill.
04:20:45 PM  
Jeff Lawrence, representing
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available
to answer committee questions.  Ms. Allison Robinette, representing
the Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement Division, was
available to answer committee questions.  Ms. Dominique Mendiola,
representing the Colorado Department of Revenue - Marijuana Enforcement
Division, was available to answer committee questions.  Committee
discussion with the witnesses ensued.


04:28:41 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B)
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. No
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
04:31:52 PM  
Committee discussion on amendment L.007 ensued.


04:33:28 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment C)
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded
Priola
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Winter F.
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:36:01 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D)
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


04:39:57 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment E)
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Smallwood No
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. No
Kolker No
Mullica Yes
YES: 3   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


04:42:47 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-271, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-248 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


04:43:17 PM  
The committee took a brief break.
04:44:49 PM  
The committee came back to order.
04:49:00 PM  
Sens. Rodriguez and Liston introduced Senate Bill 23-248. The bill creates the Consumer Credit Unit Cash Fund in the Department of Law, modifies the scheduled collection of certain business registration fees under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code, and transfers the balances from two funds to this new consolidated fund.
04:50:43 PM  
Martha Fulford, representing Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.


04:54:51 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-248 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Kolker
Seconded
Priola Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Excused
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-278 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


04:55:04 PM  
Sens. Simpson and Mullica introduced Senate Bill 23-278. The bill clarifies requirements for the Art in Public Places program and makes it optional for certain projects.


04:59:38 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-278 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Priola Excused
Simpson Yes
Smallwood Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-274 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

04:59:49 PM  
Sen. Winter introduced Senate Bill 23-274. The bill updates the administration of water quality fees by the Department of Public Health and Environment.
05:00:51 PM  
Justine Beckstrom, representing the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Mining Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Heather Stauffer, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Alan Searcy, representing the Colorado Stormwater Council, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
05:04:59 PM  
Dr. Jill Hunsaker Ryan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill. Andrew Hill, representing Denver Water, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Josh Kuhn, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Erick Scheminske, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.
05:16:11 PM  
Nicole Rowan, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.
05:29:05 PM  
Claire Carroll, representing the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Gifford, representing AGC Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Blair Corning, representing South Platte Renew, testified in support of the bill. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.


05:48:40 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment F)
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Priola
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Winter F.
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:49:52 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment G)
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Priola
Simpson
Smallwood
Van Winkle
Winter F.
Kolker
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:50:53 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-274, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson Yes
Smallwood No
Van Winkle No
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-280 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

05:51:05 PM  
Sen. Mullica introduced Senate Bill 23-280. The bill creates an enterprise, two grant programs, and an income tax credit, among other changes, to address hazardous materials transportation and vehicle emissions.
05:52:16 PM  
Angie Binder, representing the Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Claire Carroll, representing the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Travis Madsen, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified to amend the bill.
06:01:53 PM  
Mr. Grier Bailey, representing CWPMA/RMFIA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Hutchings, representing Waste Management, testified in support of the bill. Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. John Drafts, representing Palmetto Environmental, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Troy Hill, representing CWPMA/CMCA, testified in support of the bill.
06:12:46 PM  
Written testimony may be found in Attachment H.
06:19:58 PM  
Mr. Herman Stockinger, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, answered several committee questions.


06:44:13 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment I)
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


06:45:21 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment J)
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


06:46:03 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment K)
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


06:48:58 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-280, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Mullica
Seconded
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Smallwood No
Van Winkle No
Winter F. Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


06:49:25 PM   The committee adjourned.






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