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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
| Date |
03/12/2020 |
| Attendance |
| Coram |
X |
| Rodriguez |
X |
| Sonnenberg |
X |
| Danielson |
X |
| Donovan |
X |
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| Time |
01:37:32 PM to 03:15:01 PM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Senator Donovan |
| This Report was prepared by |
Matt Becker |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hHB20-1047 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB20-1215 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB20-1223 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB20-1300 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB20-1208 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call |
HB20-1047 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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01:37:57 PM |
Senator Priola presented House Bill 20-1047,
which requires the Executive Director
of the Department of Public Health and Environment to collaborate with
the Commissioner of Agriculture to develop an organics management plan.
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01:38:51 PM |
Sarah Jones, Steamboat Ski, testified remotely from Steamboat Springs in support of the bill. Madison Muxworthy, Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, testified remotely from Steamboat Springs in support of the bill. Gail Garey testified remotely from Steamboat Springs in support of the bill.
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01:45:17 PM |
Shawn Bruckman, Colorado Compost Council, testified remotely from Edwards in support of the bill.
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01:50:03 PM |
Kris Holstrom, San Miguel County Commissioner, testified remotely from Grand Junction in support of the bill.
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01:55:15 PM |
Dan Matsch, Ecocycle, testified in support of the bill. Clinton Sander, A1 Organics, testified in support of the bill. Eliza Schultz, Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.
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02:12:22 PM |
Senator Priola provided closing comments and responded to committee questions.
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02:18:49 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20-1047 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Donovan |
Excused |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB20-1215 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:19:05 PM |
Senator Foote presented House Bill 20-1215, which continues the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board in the Department of Public Health and Environment, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2020.
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02:22:54 PM |
Senator Sonnenberg discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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02:27:41 PM |
Sean Lieske, Aurora Water, Denver Water, and Colorado Water Congress, testified in opposition to the bill.
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02:34:25 PM |
Brandy Valdez Murphy, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill and responded to committee questions.
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02:48:44 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A). |
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| Moved |
Sonnenberg |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
No |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Danielson |
No |
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Donovan |
No |
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL |
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02:50:44 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20-1215 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Sonnenberg |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
No |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB20-1223 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:51:17 PM |
Senators Hisey and Todd presented House Bill 20-1223, which creates a rural arts grant program within the Creative Industries Division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Senator Hisey explained amendment L.004 (Attachment B).
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03:01:14 PM |
Morgan Cullen, Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Jay Seller, Arts for Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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03:06:01 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B). |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
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Rodriguez |
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Sonnenberg |
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Danielson |
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Donovan |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:06:43 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20-1223, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB20-1300 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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03:07:43 PM |
Senators Bridges and Coram presented House
Bill 20-1300, which modifies aspects of a grant program
in the Colorado Department of Education that encourages public schools
to use Colorado produced foods for school meal programs.
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03:09:56 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20-1300 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Coram |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB20-1208 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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03:10:09 PM |
Senator Donovan presented House Bill 20-1208,
which continues the Coal Mine Board of Examiners in
the Department of Natural Resources, which is scheduled to repeal on July
1, 2020.
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03:14:45 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 20-1208 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Donovan |
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| Seconded |
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Coram |
Yes |
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Rodriguez |
Yes |
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Sonnenberg |
Yes |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:15:01 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
