House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

Monday, February 2, 2026·1h 21m·▶ Watch / Listen

The House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Committee heard annual presentations from the National Western Stock Show and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, then advanced two sunset review draft bills unanimously — continuing the water vessel registration program for 10 more years and sunsetting the Biomass Utilization Grant Program — while laying over the Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council sunset review indefinitely due to funding concerns.

Key Actions

·No Bill Number – National Western Stock Show Annual Wrap-Up PresentationNo Vote

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Controversies

Indefinite vs. time-limited continuation of the water vessel registration program

Rep. Winter argued that suspending the sunset indefinitely is a governance problem, stating 'I think it's a governance issue and I think that if I was here in 20 years from now, I might want the ability to look at some of these programs without them running in perpetuity.' Rep. Johnson agreed and sponsored Amendment One to limit continuation to 10 years rather than indefinitely, which passed unanimously.

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Notable Quotes

“4H F and FFAER. And it's good seed stock for their herd. And I also appreciate all your work you're doing to keep it in this state and in this city. I think a lot of times people forget that”
Rep. Ty Winter — Rep. Winter made this remark during the National Western Stock Show presentation, emphasizing Denver's agricultural identity while expressing appreciation for the show's futurity program.

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Votes

Move Amendment One to the Water Vessel Registration Program draft bill (moved by Rep. Johnson; seconded by Rep. Winter)Passed

Move the Water Vessel Registration Program draft bill as amended (moved by Representative Morrow [likely Tisha Mauro]; seconded by Representative Stewart [UNCLEAR — Katie Stewart or Rebekah Stewart])Passed

Yes (10)Garcia Sander [likely Lori Garcia Sander, Goldstein [Lori Goldstein, Johnson [Dusty Johnson, Lindsey [Mandy Lindsay, Lukens [Meghan Lukens, Martinez [Matthew Martinez, Smith [Lesley Smith, Story [Tammy Story, Tukla [Larry Don Suckla, Winter [Ty Winter

Move the Biomass Utilization Grant Program draft bill forward (moved by Representative Morrow [likely Tisha Mauro]; seconded by Representative Smith [Lesley Smith])Passed

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TranscriptPreview

House Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources Committee will come to order. Ms. Kelly, please call the roll. Representatives Garcia. Sanders. Goldstein. Here. Johnson. Here. Lindsey. Excused. Lukens. Excused. Martinez. Here. Smith. Here. Stuart. Here. Here. Story. Here. Sukla. Here. Winter. Here. Tomorrow. Here. Madam Chair. Here. Thank you all for being here. We have a few things on our agenda today. First, we're going to have two presentations. And first up is a presentation from The President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show, Mr. Wes Allison. If you would like to come forward, we'll get you situated for your presentation. It. Okay, great. And you'll also have to plug in, turn on the little tiny gray button where the plug goes into the countertop. Yeah. So when you're ready, introduce yourself and feel free to proceed with your presentation. Thank you, Madam Chair, Members of the committee, it's certainly my privilege to be here today. My name is Wes Allison. I'm president and CEO of the National Western Stock show and I appreciate the opportunity to come share a little wrap up with you of the success that we had over the best 16 days in January. And so…

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