Senator Simpson and Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 26-064. The bill expands eligibility for loans from the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program in the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Evanne Caviness, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified in support of the bill. Dillon O'Hare, representing Palmer Land Conservancy, testified in support of the bill. Addie Candib, representing American Farmland Trust, testified in support of the bill.

Madeline Robertson, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sarah Parmar, representing Colorado Open Lands, testified in support of the bill. Mr. O'Hare, Ms. Parmar, and Ms. Candib responded to questions from the committee.

Hannah Goodman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Rob Bleiberg, representing Colorado West Land Trust, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jordan Beezley and Mr. Brian Coppom, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, answered committee questions.

Senators Roberts and Simpson wrapped up their presentation of the bill.