CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1340
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date May 7, 2026
Location SCR 352
HB26-1340 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/8E66981F0AA513C687258DFC00627645/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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02:31:06 PM |
Senators Pelton R.
and Hinrichsen, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 26-1340, which
creates a process for the water courts to ensure the formerly irrigated
land is revegetated or converted to dryland farming with effective erosion
and weed control in Water Division 2. |
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02:39:34 PM |
Mr. Jack Goble, representing
Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District, testified in support
of the bill. Amy Parks, representing Northern Water, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Rob Oquist, representing Otero County, testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Phil Hemphill, representing themself, testified in support
of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee. |
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02:49:02 PM |
Nate Pearson, representing Colorado Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. |
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02:56:42 PM |
Mr. James Henderson,
representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified to amend the bill. Dawn Jewell,
representing Aurora Water, testified to amend the bill. Katie First, representing
Colorado Counties, Inc., testified to amend the bill. |
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03:04:26 PM |
Ms. Katherine Carter,
representing Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District, testified
in support of the bill. Gerald Knapp, representing themself, testified
in support of the bill. Brett Moore, representing Lower Arkansas Valley
Water Conservancy District, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Tim Knabenshue,
representing Otero County, testified in support of the bill. |
03:19:34 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C). |
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Pelton R. |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
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Hinrichsen |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Rodriguez |
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Danielson |
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Roberts |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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03:26:39 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1340, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Pelton R. |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
No |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Roberts |
No |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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