Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE
COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENERGY
Date:
04/28/2005
ATTENDANCE
Time:
01:36 PM
to
02:38 PM
Entz
*
Groff
*
Place:
SCR 353
Hillman
*
Taylor
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Tochtrop
X
Senator
Isgar
Grossman
X
Isgar
X
This Report was prepared by
Timothy Taylor
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed:
Action Taken:
Conf 05-State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
HB05-1276
Favorable Recommendation
Amended, Referred to Committee on Appropriations
01:39 PM -- State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Confirmation Hearing
The nominees, Clarke D. Becker, Ruben A. Valdez, and Senator Norma Anderson came to the table. Senator Peggy Reeves, though being reconfirmed today, was not present, as she had her confirmation hearing on February 24, 2005. A copy of the nominees' appointment letter, application, and resume are attached (Attachment A). Senator Norma Anderson, who is being reappointed, talked about her experience on the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Trust Fund Board, and noted her satisfaction working on GOCO Legacy Projects.
01:41 PM
Ruben Valdez, who is also being reappointed, spoke about his experience on the board, and noted what he considers to be positive accomplishments of the board.
01:44 PM
Clarke Becker, also being reappointed, noted his board experiences, and emphasized his pride in working on the board. Mr. Becker said the GOCO staff is very helpful to rural communities applying for GOCO grants.
BILL:
Conf 05-Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund
TIME:
01:59:54 PM
MOVED:
Taylor
MOTION:
Moved to favorably refer the names of Clarke D. Becker, Ruben A. Valdez, Senator Norma Anderson, and Senator Peggy Reeves as nominees to the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund to the full Senate. The motion passed 6-0-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
Yes
Groff
Excused
Hillman
Yes
Taylor
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Grossman
Yes
Isgar
Yes
Final YES:
6
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
02:02 PM -- House Bill 05-1276
Senator Kester gave an overview of the bill concerning the vaccination of racing greyhounds.
The following individuals testified:
02:05 PM --
Mark Howard, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, testified against the bill.
02:11 PM --
Eric Morgan, Executive Director, Colorado Greyhound Kennel Association, testified in favor of the bill.
02:18 PM
Responding to a committee question, Mr. Morgan explained why the bill was amended in the House to strike the word "greyhounds" and substitute "animal" on page 2, line 7, noting that the Division of Racing had requested the change in order to eliminate any potential confusion on the matter. Senator Entz said that this change expands the bill beyond the title. Further discussion on the issue by the committee ensued.
BILL:
HB05-1276
TIME:
02:29:37 PM
MOVED:
Grossman
MOTION:
Moved to refer HB 05-1276, as amended, to the Senate Appropriations Committee. The motion passed 4-3.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
No
Groff
No
Hillman
Yes
Taylor
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Grossman
No
Isgar
Yes
Final YES:
4
NO:
3
EXC:
0
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
BILL:
HB05-1276
TIME:
02:33:08 PM
MOVED:
Grossman
MOTION:
Moved an amendment to strike "animals" and insert "greyhounds" on page 2, line 7. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
Groff
Hillman
Taylor
Tochtrop
Grossman
Isgar
Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
2
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
HB05-1276
TIME:
02:33:41 PM
MOVED:
Grossman
MOTION:
Moved an amendment to insert "including requirements that greyhounds be vaccinated at least two weeks prior to participation in any meet." after "greyhounds" on page 2, line 7. The motion failed 1-5-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
No
Groff
Excused
Hillman
No
Taylor
No
Tochtrop
No
Grossman
Yes
Isgar
No
Final YES:
1
NO:
5
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
FAIL
BILL:
HB05-1276
TIME:
02:35:09 PM
MOVED:
Tochtrop
MOTION:
Moved an amendment to strike "may" and insert "shall" on page 2, line 10. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
Groff
Hillman
Taylor
Tochtrop
Grossman
Isgar
Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
2
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
BILL:
HB05-1276
TIME:
02:36:01 PM
MOVED:
Tochtrop
MOTION:
Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
Groff
Hillman
Taylor
Tochtrop
Grossman
Isgar
Final YES:
0
NO:
0
EXC:
2
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
Pass Without Objection
02:38 PM
The meeting was adjourned.