Date: 03/31/2014

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB14-1304

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 14-1304 to the Committee on ApproPASS



02:19 PM -- HB14-1304

The committee returned to order.

Representative Williams, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 14-1304. The bill designates the Palisade peach as the official state fruit. Representative Williams distributed a packet of information about Palisade peaches (Attachment C).

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02:22 PM -- Nick Babiak, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Babiak spoke about his efforts to have the Palisade peach designated as the state fruit. He provided extensive information about fruit growing operations in Colorado. He responded to questions from the committee.

02:36 PM -- Scott High, representing High Country Orchards and Vineyards, testified in support of the bill. Mr. High spoke about his peach orchard, and discussed the economics of peach growing. He responded to questions from the committee.

02:45 PM -- Josh Wolfer, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Wolfer talked about the historical significance of Amos Steck, for whom his elementary school is named. He listed reasons that the Palisade peach should be designated the Colorado state fruit.

02:49 PM -- Kilah Freelan, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Freelan provided information about Amos Steck. She listed reasons that the Palisade peach should be designated the Colorado state fruit.

02:56 PM -- Kinara Young, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Young provided information about Amos Steck. She listed reasons that the Palisade peach should be designated the Colorado state fruit.

03:01 PM -- Keegan Gerhard, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Gerhard spoke about the importance of open testimony on legislation. He discussed his personal history and the unique geography of the Palisade area. He talked about the use of Palisade peaches in dishes in his restaurant.

03:12 PM -- Brian Dunn, representing Great Divide Brewing Company, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dunn spoke about the use of Palisade peaches in his beer. He responded to questions from the committee.


03:17 PM

Representative Williams wrapped up her presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.


03:17 PM

The committee took a brief recess.


03:20 PM

The committee returned to order.
BILL:HB14-1304
TIME: 03:24:28 PM
MOVED:Melton
MOTION:Refer House Bill 14-1304 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 10-1.
SECONDED:Williams
VOTE
Conti
Yes
Dore
Yes
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
No
Labuda
Yes
Melton
Yes
Moreno
Yes
Nordberg
Yes
Williams
Yes
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
Final YES: 10 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



03:25 PM

The committee adjourned.