Agriculture
Agriculture has been and will continue to be a major economic driver in the 5th District and the Western Slope of Colorado. The agricultural industry is a diverse industry with great potential. Agriculture has continued to be one of the top industries across the state. From agricultural production to ag tourism, we need someone from the Western Slope who can voice our concerns and needs of our ag communities. We need someone that understands the nuances of the entire industry of agriculture. Someone who can discuss with individuals who may not be as familiar with the complexity of ag issues. A growing ag industry is a growing Western Colorado.
Concerning a requirement that members of certain state regulatory bodies who are appointed by the governor hold meetings to elicit public engagement.
Concerning the authority of the commissioner of agriculture to act in instances involving the health of livestock.
Concerning the creation of the Colorado river drought task force, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Concerning activities that restore the environmental health of natural stream systems without administration.
Concerning the funding of Colorado water conservation board projects, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Concerning the continuation of the noxious weed advisory committee, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation contained in the 2022 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Concerning modifications to the agricultural workforce development program.
Concerning fire suppression ponds, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Concerning modifications to the conservation district grant fund.
Concerning transfers from the economic recovery and relief cash fund to provide additional funding for the management of certain natural resources, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Concerning the creation of the groundwater compact compliance and sustainability fund, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Concerning the expansion of the water resources review committee to the water resources and agriculture review committee.
Concerning the determination that a load of fluid milk products hauled by a vehicle is not a divisible load under the vehicle weight limits permitted by law.
