h_agr_2016a_2016-05-04t10:44:54z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 05/04/2016

10:45 AM -- HB 16-1460



Representative KC Becker, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1460, concerning the authority of the Commissioner of Agriculture to dispose of and acquire specified real property in furtherance of the Department of Agriculture's consolidation. The bill gives the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in consultation with the Office of the State Architect, the authority to sell and acquire real property specified in the bill. The bill directs the proceeds from the sale of the real property to be deposited in the Agriculture Management Fund and allows the proceeds to be spent for expenses related to CDA's ongoing office construction.



10:47 AM -- Chris Weisman, Deputy Director, Colorado Department of Agriculture, spoke in support of the bill and explained why CDA is requesting the authority to sell and acquire property. Mr. Weisman responded to questions from the committee regarding the consolidation of CDA property and the amount of CDA-owned property located in the National Western Center Complex.



10:57 AM -- Kori Donaldson, Colorado Legislative Council, responded to questions from the committee regarding the bill and the property that CDA wishes to sell.



11:02 AM -- Esther Van Mourik, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions from the committee.



11:03 AM



Representative Becker distributed and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).



160504 AttachA.pdf

11:04 AM



Representative Becker made concluding comments and committee discussion ensued regarding the bill.

11:13 AM



The committee adjourned.