S_AGR_2023A 02/16/2023 01:36:56 PM Committee Summary

Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources, introduced the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission and appointees Eden Vardy, Richard Reading, and Gabriel Otero. Mr. Otero, Mr. Reading, and Mr. Vardy introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the commission.

The appointees responded to questions from the committee.

Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources, introduced the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund and appointees Krithika Prashant, Charles Garcia, Raymond Tschillar, and Mara Brosy-Wiwchar. The appointees introduced themselves to the committee and discussed their interest in serving on the board.

Ms. Ginger Fedak, representing In Defense of Animals, testified in support of the bill and provided handouts to the committee (Attachment C). Dr. Joanna Grossman, representing Animal Welfare Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Landon Gates, representing Colorado Woolgrowers Association and Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, testified in opposition to the introduced bill. Mr. Scott Dorenkamp, representing Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Garin Vorthman, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Wes Skiles, representing Colorado Livestock Association, testified in opposition to the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Dan Waldvogle, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Gary McMurtrey, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Renee Deal, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Waldvogle responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Renee Faulkner, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Valentine Lovato, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mrs. Rebekah Keat, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Katherine Donnelly, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Mallie Morningstar, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.

Mrs. Lori Greenstone, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Siri Lindley, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout to the committee (Attachment D). Tessa Archibald, representing Homes for Horses Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott Beckstead, representing Animal Wellness Action, testified in support of the bill. Candy Lewis, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Archibald and Mr. Beckstead responded to questions from the committee.

Written testimony on SB 23-038 is provided as Attachment E. The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Roberts discussed amendment L.007 (Attachment F) and amendment L.008 (Attachment G), which amends amendment L.007.

Senator Jaquez Lewis wrapped up her presentation of the bill. Committee members commented on the bill.