Rep Marc Catlin Makes Colorado History with 4th appointment as Ag Vice-Chair  

Denver, Colorado – Monday, January 22, 2024, marks Representative Marc Catlin’s first day  as Vice-Chair of the House Committee of Reference on Agriculture, Water & Natural  Resources for the 74th General Assembly’s Second Session. The reappointment was finalized  by the Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, Julie McCluskie, on January 12,  2024. Representative Catlin is the first member in history, of the minority party, to be  appointed to a leadership role for a committee of reference, which is traditionally reserved  for the majority party. The honor of being recognized as Vice-Chair has been received under  two separate Speakers and two different Colorado General Assemblies.  

The House Ag Committee generally considers matters concerning water, agriculture, wildlife,  and recreation. The committee also has legislative oversight responsibility for the  departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources.  

Representative Catlin says, “It is an honor to be reappointed to Vice-Chair of the House Ag  Committee. Now, there is work to do for the people of Colorado. This year’s session is  expected to bring major legislation for water and agriculture. It is important that western  Colorado has a voice at the table in these discussions.”  

Colorado State Representative Marc Catlin represents the eight counties of Dolores, Delta,  Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel. Representative Catlin  Vice Chairs Agriculture, Water, & Natural Resources Committee, is a member of the Capital  Development Committee and is Ranking member of the Transportation, Housing & Local  Government Committee.