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S_AGR_2023A 03/01/2023 10:56:28 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date 03/01/2023
Attendance
Marchman X
Pelton B. X
Pelton R. X
Priola X
Simpson X
Hinrichsen X
Roberts X
Time 10:56:28 AM to 11:23:24 AM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Roberts
This Report was prepared by Julia Jackson
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB23-013 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB23-013 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations


10:56:47 AM  
Senator Ginal and Senator Cutter, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-013 to the committee. The bill creates the Fire Investigation Fund in the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department of Public Safety to investigate the causes and origins of fires, support local fire department investigations, reimburse investigators acting under the direction of the division, and to analyze and share all data. The division must prioritize wildland fire investigations, but may use the fund for other fires subject to additional funding. The sponsors presented amendment L.002 (Attachment A).
11:02:17 AM  
Josh Abram, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions about the fiscal impact of the bill. Committee discussion continued.
11:12:12 AM  
Zack Miller, representing self, testified in support of the bill.


11:13:28 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Marchman
Pelton B.
Pelton R.
Priola
Simpson
Hinrichsen
Roberts
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
11:14:28 AM  
The chair reopened witness testimony. Director Mike Morgan, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.
11:20:15 AM  
Senators Ginal and Cutter wrapped up their presentation of the bill.


11:23:12 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-013, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Marchman Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Priola Yes
Simpson No
Hinrichsen Yes
Roberts Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


11:23:24 AM   The committee adjourned.






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