17CC1AF0102F87C6872586D30072E893 Hearing Summary

Senator Donovan presented Senate Bill 21-245 to the committee, along with amendment L.001 (Attachment A). The bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to conduct a study of the challenges of backcountry search and rescue and perform statewide outreach and training for volunteers.

Dan Gibbs, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill.

Heather Dugan, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Sparhawk, representing Colorado Search and Rescue Association, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Chambliss, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Leo Lloyd, representing La Plata County Search and Rescue / Risk, testified in support of the bill.

Sheriff Anthony Mazzola, representing County Sheriff's of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Commissioner Kristie Borchers, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.

Lt Colonel William Robinson, representing Colorado Wing, Civil Air Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Colonel Gary Tobey, representing Colorado Civil Air Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Laura McGladrey, representing Responder Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Meghan MacKillop, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Donovan wrapped up her presentation to the committee.