71C8A8502746529B872583CF006D8D69 Hearing Summary

Representatives Roberts and Pelton, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1259.  The bill authorizes expenditures for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources for a designated list of projects to conserve native species.  A handout was distributed [Attachment A].

Representatives Roberts and Pelton responded to committee questions concerning funding and success of the program.  Doug Vilsack, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), came to the table to respond to committee questions.

Mr. Vilsack, DNR, testified in support of the bill.

Amy Moyer, representing the Colorado Water Conservation Board, testified in support of the bill.

Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.

Representatives Roberts and Pelton made concluding remarks.  Committee members commented on the bill.