Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE
COMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENERGY
Date:
04/21/2005
ATTENDANCE
Time:
03:04 PM
to
03:32 PM
Entz
X
Groff
X
Place:
SCR 353
Hillman
X
Taylor
*
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:
SB05-222
Conf 05-Coal Mine Board of Examiners
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Favorable Recommendation to the full Senate
03:04 PM -- Senate Bill 05-222
Senator Entz gave an overview of SB 05-222 concerning gasoline and special fuel tax, and, in connection therewith, reconciling different measurements used for calculating tax on gasoline and special fuel, requiring electronic fund transfers for gasoline and special fuel tax remittances, and changing the due date for the filing of reports and remittances of tax. A handout prepared by the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association was distributed to the committee (Attachment A).
The following individuals testified:
03:06 PM --
Bruce Nelson, Manager of Tax Policy, Department of Revenue, testified in favor of the bill.
03:07 PM --
Roy Turner, Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in support of the bill.
BILL:
SB05-222
TIME:
03:09:26 PM
MOVED:
Entz
MOTION:
Moved to refer SB 05-222 to the Committee of the Whole, and further moved to place the bill on the consent calendar. The motion passed 6-0-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
Yes
Groff
Yes
Hillman
Yes
Taylor
Excused
Tochtrop
Yes
Grossman
Yes
Isgar
Yes
Final YES:
6
NO:
0
EXC:
1
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
03:11 PM -- Confirmation Hearing for Nominees to the Coal Mine Board of Examiners
Ron Cattany, Director of the Division of Minerals and Geology, Department of Natural Resources, gave a brief introduction to the Coal Mine Board of Examiners. The nominees are Terrance J. Hayes, Crecencio O. Salazar, Karl C. Koehler, and Trent A. Peterson. A copy of the nominees' appointment letter, application, and resume are attached (Attachment B).
03:13 PM --
Mr. Koehler, who is being reappointed, described his experience on the board, and what he views as important issues facing the coal mine industry in Colorado, such as training and certifying younger workers for the industry.
03:15 PM --
Mr. Peterson, who is being reappointed, noted his experience, and what he sees as the role of the board.
03:17 PM --
Mr. Salazar, who is also being reappointed, described his background and experience related to the board.
03:19 PM --
Mr. Hayes, a new appointee, gave an overview of his background and experience in coal mining. He mentioned that he thought training and education of coal mine workers is important.
03:23 PM
Mr. Salazar described the position and responsibilities of a fire boss in a coal mine, and noted how many tons of coal is produced daily on average in the mine he works in.
03:26 PM
Mr. Peterson gave an overview of the Minerals, Energy, and Geology Board, of which he is a member.
BILL:
Conf 05-Coal Mine Board of Examiners
TIME:
03:31:48 PM
MOVED:
Taylor
MOTION:
Moved to favorably refer the names of Terrance J. Hayes, Crecencio O. Salazar, Karl C. Koehler, and Trent A. Peterson as nominees to the Coal Mine Board of Examiners to the full Senate. The motion passed 5-0-2.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Entz
Yes
Groff
Yes
Hillman
Excused
Taylor
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Grossman
Excused
Isgar
Yes
Final YES:
5
NO:
0
EXC:
2
ABS:
0
FINAL ACTION:
PASS
03:32 PM
The meeting was adjourned.