S_AGR_2020A 01/30/2020 03:55:31 PM Committee Summary

Kevin Rein, State Engineer, introduced Glen Frihauf, appointee to the Ground Water Commission. Mr. Frihauf explained his qualifications to serve on the commission.

Bill Ryan, Director, Stand Land Board, introduced Josephine Heath and Christine Scanlan, appointees to the State Board of Land Commissioners. Ms. Heath and Ms. Scanlan explained their qualifications to serve on the board.

Dan Prenzlow, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, introduced Carrie Hauser, Taishya Adams, Elizabeth Blecha, Charles Garcia, Luke Schafer, and Eden Vardy, appointees to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. The appointees explained their qualifications to serve on the commission. Mr. Prenzlow and the appointees responded to committee questions.

Robert Brown, representing himself, testified remotely from Montrose in support of the bill.

Richard Orf, Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Leslie Hylton, OEDIT, responded to committee questions.

Emily Ibach, Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

David Coker, representing himself, testified on the bill.

The bill was laid over for action only at a future hearing.

Senator Donovan, prime sponsor, presented Senate Joint Resolution 20-003, which is the annual water project eligibility list.

Keith McLaughlin, Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority, testified in support of SJR20-003.

Evan Goulding, Special District Association, testified in support of SJR20-003.

Senators Coram and Donvan, co-prime sponsors, requested that Senate Bill 20-024 be postponed indefinitely.