H_AWN_2023A 02/06/2023 01:34:52 PM Committee Summary

Bill sponsors responded to questions.

The previous panel responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Mr. Kelly Sloan, representing Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association, testified to amend the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Dale McCall, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Danny Wood, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Kyler Brown, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

The previous panel responded to questions from the committee members.

The previous panel continued to respond to questions.

Representative Weinberg and Representative Titone gave closing comments on the bill.

Committee members made final comments on the bill.

The committee recessed.

Representative Story,
bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 23-1060. The bill requires the Colorado
State Forest Service (CSFS) to upgrade and improve its seedling tree nursery
to expand capacity and contribute to reforestation efforts. Specifically,
the nursery must:

- upgrade fields
where bare-root trees and shrubs are grown, including installing a new
pump and pump house, overhauling the irrigation system, and improving the
roads in the fields;

- purchase a new
seed storage cooler; and

- purchase two refrigerated box trucks.



The bill repeals the nursery upgrade requirements on January 1, 2026.

The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Rob Addington, representing The Nature Conservancy, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Matt McCombs, representing Colorado State Forest Service, testified in support of the bill.

The previous panel responded to questions from the committee.

The previous panel continued to respond to questions from the committee.

Questions continued.

Committee members asked questions about the amendment.

Committee members continued to ask questions about the amendment.

Representative Story gave final comments on the bill.

Minority Leader Lynch, bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 23-1018. The bill creates a state-supported internship program and an income tax credit to promote the economic development of the timber industry.

Minority Leader Lynch discussed a forthcoming amendment that will amend out the first part of the bill.

Minority Leader Lynch responded to questions from the committee.

Travis Smith, representing Colorado Water Congress & National Wild Turkey Federation, testified in support of the bill.

Minority Leader Lynch made final comments on the bill.