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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
June 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
1. Approval of minutes from April 22, 2014 meeting
2. Review 2014 City Positions on Colorado General Assembly Bills
3. Plan 2015 General Assembly activity
Determine interim work topics with Legislators
Consider interim community tours
4. Other business
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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
Meeting Notes
April 22, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
Present: Wade Troxell, Councilmember; Lisa Poppaw, Councilmember; Ross
Cunniff, Councilmember; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; John Duvall,
Senior Assistant City Attorney; Dan Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager
Absent: Steve Roy, City Attorney
Guests: Kevin Jones, Chamber of Commerce; Jonathan Carnehan, citizen
Councilmember Troxell called the meeting to order at 4:10 pm.
Adoption of the minutes from the April 8, 2014 meeting were moved for approval
by Councilmember Cunniff and seconded by Councilmember Troxell. Minutes
were adopted without amendment.
Dan Weinheimer reviewed legislation with an adopted LRC position.
HB14-1267 regarding Local Government and Black-footed Ferrets was
approved by both houses and set for the Governor’s signature. This bill was
introduced on behalf of Fort Collins and a local signing ceremony is anticipated
Saturday, May 17. LRC has adopted a support position.
Dan reviewed two new bills.
HB14-1375 the “Urban Redevelopment Fairness Act” would amend Urban
Renewal Authority (URA) statute to make three substantive changes. The bill
would add a County Commissioner appointee to city URA boards, would require
cities to return pro rata shares of tax increment back to underlying taxing
authorities upon completion of a project, and would require cities to pledge an
equal percentage of sales tax increment to the property tax increment sought from
underlying taxing authorities. LRC adopted an oppose position to this bill.
HB14-1383 seeks to provide Worker’s Compensation physician choice. Staff
recommended that the LRC adopt an oppose position to this bill because of
concerns that it will increase costs while delivering lower-quality care to injured
employees. Injured employees are currently offered the choice of treating
physicians within the City-approved corporate providers and offer a change of
physician or corporate provider if the injured employee is unhappy with
treatment. The City of Fort Collins takes great care in ensuring the best possible
care is provided by utilizing an RFP process to ensure the highest degree of care
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is provided and requires level II accredited physicians for injury treatment. The
bill would double the eligible doctors required by law from 2 to 4. Fort Collins
does not have enough doctors locally to double the approved physicians and still
provide excellent care. LRC adopted an oppose position.
Councilmembers asked that Dan add two bills to the City legislative tracking.
HB14-1366 concerns regulating the sale of edible marijuana products. The bill
would require marijuana edible products be packaged in a manner that makes
clear the contents are not for consumption of children and that they contain
marijuana. LRC adopted a monitor position.
SB14-093 was added as a bill to monitor this bill concerning pipeline rights of
way that would allow pipeline companies that convey oil, gas, or other petroleum
products to acquire rights of way using eminent domain.
Dan provided a brief update on train horn noise efforts that the City has
undertaken to date. He informed the LRC that a draft waiver to the federal train
horn rule application would be drafted and submitted to Federal Railroad
Administration officials. This draft would start negotiations toward a possible
Fort Collins waiver application.
Jonathan Carnehan asked about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
proposed rule on spent grains from brewing processes and asked that the LRC
consider a position. Spent grains from breweries are often provided as animal feed
rather than being landfilled. The FDA draft rule proposed to regulate spent (used)
grain from the brewing process in a manner consistent with both human food
safety requirements and animal feed standards. The change would impose
additional cost on brewers and likely end the sustainable practice. FDA has since
made clear it will not impose such rules.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 pm.
Updated: June 4, 2014
Bill # Short Title
Staff
Proposed
Position
City
Adopted
Position
Date
Intro'd
1st
Committee
2nd
Committee
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
1st
Committee
2nd
Committee
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
First House
Repass
Conf.
Cmte Governor
HB14‐1002 Water Infrastructure Natural Disaster Grant Fund Support 1/8 Ag 2/5 Ap 2/28 2/28 3/3 Ag 3/13 Ap 4/16 4/17 5/6 5/6 5/17
HB14‐1004 CDPS Emergency Mgmt Entities & Disaster Assistance Oppose 1/8 J 1/16 1/22 1/23 LG 2/11 2/14 2/17 2/20 2/27
HB14‐1007 Prohibit Ag Burning Fire Danger & Restrict Fireworks Support 1/8 LG 2/6 2/13 2/14 LG 3/11 3/14 5/8
HB14‐1011 Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding Monitor 1/8 BL 1/28 Ap 4/4 4/4 4/7 F 4/15 Ap 4/23 4/25 4/28 4/30 5/17
HB14‐1012 Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit Monitor 1/8 F 2/27 Ap 4/11 4/14 4/15 F 4/24 Ap 4/25 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/29
HB14‐1013 Advanced Industries Workforce Development Program Monitor 1/8 BL 2/13 Ap 4/4 4/4 4/7 BL 4/23 Ap 5/1
HB14‐1017 Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing Support 1/8 LG 1/22 F 2/19 3/3 3/4 F 3/18 Ap 4/11 4/15 4/16 4/22 5/29
HB14‐1038 Tastings Alcohol Beverages Other Manufacturers
Oppose
unless
Amended 1/8 BL 1/21
HB14‐1064 Sev Tax Distribution To Local Gov Limits Oil & Gas Oppose 1/8 LG 1/22 Ap
HB14‐1077 Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund Support 1/9 F 1/23 1/28 1/29 F 3/6 3/12 3/13 3/27
HB14‐1087 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees Monitor 1/13 SA 1/29
HB14‐1105 Tax Exempt Gas Sales Between Gov Entities Support 1/15 T 2/12 F 3/5 3/7 3/10 F 3/18 3/21 3/24 3/31 4/7
HB14‐1110 School Boards & Executive Session Oppose 1/15 Ed 2/3 2/12 2/13 J 3/12
HB14‐1119 Tax Credit For Donating Food To Charitable Org Support 1/15 Ag 2/10 F 2/26 4/8 4/9 F 4/22 Ap 4/25 4/29 4/30 5/2 5/30
HB14‐1122 Keep Legal Marijuana From Those Under 21 Monitor 1/15 J 2/6 2/13 2/14 J 2/26 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/17
HB14‐1132 Hours Alcohol Sales On‐premises Consumption Oppose 1/16 LG 1/29 2/14 2/17
HB14‐1152 Passive Surveillance Records Oppose 1/17 J 2/18 2/21 2/24 J 3/10 3/13 3/14 3/19 4/4
HB14‐1156 Eligibility Age School Lunch Protection Program Support 1/17 Ed 2/10 Ap 4/11 4/14 4/15 Ed 4/24 Ap 4/29 5/1 5/2 5/5 6/3
HB14‐1164 Nonpartisan Elections Not Coordinated Cnty Clerks Monitor 1/21 SA 1/27 1/29 1/30 SA 2/5 2/10 2/14 2/17 2/18
HB14‐1193 Research Retrieval Fees Public Records Under CORA Monitor
Oppose
unless
Amended 1/30 LG 2/19 2/21 2/24 SA 3/17 3/24 3/25 4/3 5/2
HB14‐1196 Local Government Marijuana Impacts Task Force Monitor 1/30 LG 4/30 Ap
HB14‐1207 CDPHE Household Medication Take‐back Program Support Monitor 1/30 HE 2/13 F 3/5 3/18 3/19 HE 3/26 F 4/8 4/17 4/21 4/22 5/21
HB14‐1226 Local Government Authority To Regulate Plastics Support 1/30 BL 2/13
HB14‐1229 Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority Support 1/30 J 2/13 2/19 2/21 J 3/3 3/6 3/7 3/17
HB14‐1267 Local Government & Black‐footed Ferrets Support 2/4 Ag 3/10 3/17 3/18 Ag 3/26 3/31 4/1 5/17
HB14‐1279 Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property Support 2/13 BL 3/6 F 3/19 4/10 4/14 F 4/29 Ap 4/30 5/2 5/5 5/6 5/21
HB14‐1297 Analyze Health Data Regarding Front Range Oil Gas Support 2/27 HE 4/1 Ap 4/11 4/16 4/17 HE 4/24 Ap 4/29
HB14‐1301 Safe Routes To School Program State Funding Support 3/3 T 3/19 Ap 4/11 4/11 4/14 T 4/29 Ap 4/30 5/2 5/5 5/6 6/3
HB14‐1311 Job Creation & Main Street Revitalization Act Monitor 3/7 F 4/9 Ap 4/17 4/17 4/21 F 4/29 Ap 4/30 5/2 5/5 5/6 5/14
HB14‐1327 Measures Expand Deployment Communication Networks Oppose 3/19 BL 3/25 F 4/2 4/8 4/9 BL 4/16 SA 4/21 4/25 4/28 4/30 5/9
HB14‐1343 Firefighter Peace Officer PTSD Work Comp Coverage Oppose 3/24 LG 4/16 SA 4/23 4/29 4/30 LG 5/2 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/21
HB14‐1356 Strengthen Penalty Authority Oil & Gas Commn Monitor 4/4 T 4/9 F 4/16 4/17 4/21 LG 4/24 Ap 4/25 4/29 4/30 5/14
HB14‐1366 Sale of Edible Marijuana Products Monitor 4/8 HE 4/17 4/17 4/21 HE 5/1 5/5 5/7 5/21
HB14‐1375 Urban Redevelopment Fairness Act Oppose 4/11 F 4/23 4/25 4/28 J 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/21
HB14‐1383 Workers' Compensation Physician Choice Oppose 4/16 BL 4/22 4/23 4/24 SA 4/30 5/2 5/5 5/14
SB14‐002 Safe2tell Program In Department Of Law Support 1/8 Ed 1/23 F 2/6 4/15 4/16 J 4/29 F 5/1 5/2 5/5 5/21
SB14‐007 County General Fund For Road & Bridge Flood Damage Support 1/8 LG 1/21 1/24 1/28 LG 1/30 2/5 2/10 2/19
SB14‐009 Disclose Separate Ownership Mineral Estate Support 1/8 J 1/15 1/23 1/24 T 2/27 3/5 3/6 3/27
City of Fort Collins Legislative Tracking
General Assembly Session 2014
First House Second House
Bill # Short Title
Staff
Proposed
Position
City
Adopted
Position
Date
Intro'd
1st
Committee
2nd
Committee
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
1st
Committee
2nd
Committee
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
First House
Repass
Conf.
Cmte Governor
SB14‐010 Manufactured Home Communities Monitor 1/8 J 2/19
SB14‐017 Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation Oppose 1/8 Ag 2/6 2/21 2/24 Ag 3/17 3/18 3/21 4/11
SB14‐022 Community Development Financial Institutions Support 1/8 F 2/18 3/3 3/4 F 3/20 3/24 3/25 4/7
SB14‐028 Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants Support 1/8 T 1/21 1/24 1/28 T 3/19 3/21 3/24 4/11
SB14‐029 Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Support 1/8 Ag 2/5 Ap 2/21 2/26 2/28 HE 4/3 F 4/17 4/24 4/25 5/12
SB14‐043 Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop Support 1/8 F 2/13 2/19 2/20 Ag 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/20
SB14‐044 Seniors Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Oppose 1/8 SA 1/29
SB14‐045 Responsibility Local Officials Wildland Fire Mgmt Oppose 1/8 SA 1/29
SB14‐046 Local Firefighter Safety Grant Program Support 1/9 LG 1/28 F 2/13 4/11 4/14 LG 4/17 F 4/24 4/30 5/1 5/15
SB14‐049 Public Transportation And Utility Endangerment Support 1/9 J 1/29 Ap 2/21 2/25 2/26 J 3/13 Ap 4/17 4/21 4/22 5/29
SB14‐054 Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines Monitor 1/10 BL 1/27 F 2/6 2/11 2/12 BL 3/6 F 3/19 3/21 3/24 3/25 4/11
SB14‐073 Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit Monitor 1/14 BL 2/24 F 3/13 4/15 4/16 F 4/24 Ap 4/28 4/30 5/1 5/15
SB14‐089 Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax Monitor 1/14 F 2/4 2/7 2/10 F 3/12 3/14 3/17 3/19 3/28
SB14‐093 Pipeline Right‐of‐Way Monitor 1/15 Ag 2/20 2/26 2/27 J 3/13 5/9
SB14‐103 Phase In High‐efficiency Water Fixture Options Monitor 1/24 Ag 2/13 2/18 2/19 T 3/13 4/3 4/4 5/2
SB14‐118 Protections For Individuals With Disabilities Monitor 1/27 J 4/21 4/25 4/28 SA 4/30 4/30 5/1 5/22
SB14‐121 Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency Support 1/27 LG 2/11 2/14 2/19 LG 3/5 3/7 3/10 3/21
SB14‐129 Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up Monitor 1/27 J 2/12 F 2/18 2/25 2/26 J 4/3 F 4/17 4/24 4/25 4/29 5/15
SB14‐134 Repeal Statutory Water Quality Fee Schedules Oppose 1/27 Ap 2/21
SB14‐145 Water Conservation Incentives
Oppose
unless
Amended 2/13 Ag 4/10
SB14‐162 Quality Management Prehospital EMS Providers Monitor 3/18 HE 4/16 4/21 4/22 HE 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/12
SB14‐172 Firefighter Heart Circulatory Malfunction Benefits Oppose 3/31 BL 4/14 Ap 4/25 4/29 4/30 LG 5/1 Ap 5/6 5/6 5/7 5/15
SB14‐181 Prohibit Automated Camera Vehicle Identification Oppose 4/4 SA 4/14 4/17 4/21 SA 4/28 Ap 4/30
City positions Bill Action Summary
Scheduled for action (yellow)
Support (green) Legislative committee action not scheduled (no fill)
Oppose (red)
Amend (blue)
Monitor (no fill)
Committee Abbreviations
Ag = agriculture and natural resources committee
Ap = appropriations committee J = judiciary committee
BL = Business, labor and econ development committee LG = local government committee
Ed = education committee SA = state, veterans and military affairs committee
CC = conference committee Trans = transportation committee
F = finance committee UA = upon adjournment
HE = health care and environment committeee UR = upon recess
Bill waiting 2nd/3rd reading or not calendared (no fill)
Bill signed by Governor (green)
Bill no longer active (gray)
Bill passed, date of action (green)
First House Second House
Bill scheduled in committee of reference (yellow)
Bill status
Legislative committee action scheduled, date and time (yellow)
Bill postponed indefinitely or lost, date of action (red)
Bill did not go on to second committee or no action required (black)
Legislative Review Committee Bill Report
Legislative Review Committee Bill Report
HB14-1002 Water Infrastructure Natural Disaster Grant Fund
Comment:LPA pg.23, Water Supply and Quality #8, "Support legislation
that would fund recovery and treatment of Cache la Poudre and
other waterways impacted by 2012 wildfires."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Water Infrastructure Natural Disaster Grant Fund
Sponsors:YOUNG / JONES
Summary:After a natural disaster, Fort Collins could take advantage of the grant
funding provided for in the bill to rebuild or repair wastewater or
water infrastructure.
Status:05/17/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
HB14-1004 CDPS Emer Mgmt Entities & Disaster Assistance
Comment:LPA, pg 27, Hazardous Materials #3, "Support legislation that
strengthens the enforcement of hazardous materials regulations."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:CDPS Emer Mgmt Entities & Disaster Assistance
Sponsors:FOOTE / NICHOLSON
Summary:Bill would reorganize state functions and alter administrative process
related to hazardous material and emergency response program. Staff
is concerned with anticipated impacts.
Status:02/27/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This Oppose: Thu, January 09, 2014, by migavin@poudre-fire.org
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Comments:(09-Jan-14) Very high important. Especially the CEPC.
Actively Oppose: Thu, January 09, 2014, by migavin@poudre-
fire.org
(09-Jan-14) CEPC should stay where it currently is. Jim Davis/ Eric
Klien should not move and reoganize a committee that is currently
working. It will add another layer of bureacracy for our community.
N/A: Thu, January 09, 2014, by migavin@poudre-fire.org
(09-Jan-14) It will make it more difficult to het assistance and training
for hazmat issues. Placing it in fire safety takes it away from EM. EM
has oversight. Fire just does response but no planning, mitigation, or
recovery.
N/A: Thu, January 09, 2014, by migavin@poudre-fire.org
(09-Jan-14) This appears to be a move to build security and control in
public safety bersus improving a program. Section 12.13 and 14 re
good.
HB14-1007 Prohib Ag Burning Fire Danger & Restrict Fireworks
Comment:LPA pg 27, Fire Protection #4, "Support legislation that
strengthens the City’s ability to prohibit the use and sale of
fireworks and that allows counties and fire districts to prohibit
and otherwise control fireworks."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Prohib Ag Burning Fire Danger & Restrict Fireworks
Sponsors:HAMNER
Summary:Larimer County could limit agricultural burning and fireworks sales
in time of extreme fire danger even during period around
Independence Day. Could reduce risk of accidental fire damage.
Status:03/28/2014 Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 5/8/2014 - No
Amendments
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
HB14-1011 Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding
Comment:LPA pg. 14 Economic Development policy language, "A healthy
and resilient economy for Fort Collins will include:
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? Diverse jobs that enable citizens and businesses to thrive.
? Reflects the values of our unique community in a changing
world.
? An innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial atmosphere.
? Strong partnerships and collaboration with the private sector,
educational institutions, and other organizations"
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding
Sponsors:YOUNG / HEATH
Summary:Fort Collins is home to many advanced industry companies. The
associated bills (HB 1011, HB 1012, HB 1013) combine to provide
tools to maintain businesses and increase activity in this sector.
Combined bills could result in high-paying local jobs from existing
companies.
Status:05/17/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Neutral: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) low
Neutral: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) minimal, if any
Support: Thu, January 16, 2014, by skendall@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) We have many companies in Fort Collins that would
benefit from the advanced industries grants.
Neutral: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) Hard to tell
N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by skendall@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) Fort Collins has a high-to-moderate underemployment.
The advanced industries grants can provide primary jobs that will
support the underemployed and have a spillover effect to the general
economy.
N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by skendall@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) OEDIT has full authority to expend gifts, grants and
donations - Fort Collins would ask that there be transparency in how
awards are disbursed.
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HB14-1012 Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit
Comment:
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit
Sponsors:TYLER / KEFALAS
Summary:The bill repeals the Colorado innovation investment tax credit and
replaces it with the advanced industry investment tax credit (tax
credit). The tax credit is available for a qualified investor who, prior
to January 1, 2018, makes an equity investment in a qualified small
business from the advanced industries, which consists of advanced
manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy and natural
resources, information technology, and infrastructure engineering.
The tax credit is equal to 25% of the investment or, if the qualified
business is located in a rural area or economically distressed area, it is
equal to 30%. The maximum amount of credit for a single tax credit
is $50,000, and the maximum of all tax credits allowed for a calendar
year is $2 million; except that unused tax credits from 2014 may roll
over into 2015. A tax credit may not be refunded, but it may be
carried forward for 5 tax years. The Colorado office of economic
development (office) determines the eligibility for the tax credit and
issues nontransferable tax credit certificates as evidence of eligibility
and the amount of the tax credit. To claim the tax credit, a taxpayer
must submit a copy of the tax credit certificate. The office and the
department of revenue are required to share information related to the
tax credit. In 2017, the office is required to submit to legislative
committees a report that includes information about the tax credits
issued and the economic benefits from the related qualified
investments. The state treasurer is required to transfer moneys from
the repealed innovation investment tax credit cash fund to the newly
created advanced industry investment tax credit cash fund. The
general assembly shall appropriate any moneys in the fund to the
office for the direct and indirect costs associated with the authorizing
tax credits.
Status:05/29/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) medium
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) it is likely to encourage either or both local innovation
and local investment in innovative technologies
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N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by skendall@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) Larger Fort Collins companies might be more willing to
invest in their employee start-ups with the availability in the advanced
industry investment tax credit.
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) depending on additional businesses started in/near city up
to $6/$1 invested and credited to investors
N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by skendall@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) More investment can create more jobs and create a spill
over effect into other areas of the Fort Collins economy. In addition,
this can also assist in spurring innovation.
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) this lowers barriers to long-term operation of businesses,
but may also encourage predatory angel investors who look to take
control of small start-up operations or merely invest as tax strategy to
secure credits but are not interested in the underlying businesses.
HB14-1017 Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing
Comment:LPA pg. 24, Affordable Housing #1, "Support legislation that
maintains or enhances current levels of funding for affordable
housing throughout Colorado."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing
Sponsors:DURAN / ULIBARRI
Summary:Fort Collins can increase its stock of quality affordable housing
through creation of a sustainable and more expansive state funding
source.
Status:05/29/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
HB14-1027 Plug-in Electric Motor Vehicle Definition
Comment:
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Position:
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Plug-in Electric Motor Vehicle Definition
Sponsors:FISCHER / JONES
Summary:Transportation Legislation Review Committee. For purposes of
registering a motor vehicle, a "plug-in electric motor vehicle" is
defined to include motor vehicles that are certified to be eligible for a
particular federal tax credit and a catch-all provision that applies to
other vehicles; for example, one that is retrofitted to be a plug-in
electric vehicle. The bill clarifies the catch-all component of the
definition to ensure that it is not too expansive.
Status:02/19/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Tue, February 25, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(25-Feb-14) Interest in promoting alternate fuel/power vehicles to
reduce GHG mobile emissions
Monitor/Support: Tue, February 25, 2014, by
mjackson@fcgov.com
(25-Feb-14) Nominal. Clarification bill.
N/A: Tue, February 25, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(25-Feb-14) Could help reduce mobile source emissions if more
electric vehicles on the road.
HB14-1077 Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund
Comment:LPA pg. 16, Climate and Environmental Protection #4, "Support
legislation and regulations to promote pollution prevention."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund
Sponsors:GEROU / HODGE
Summary:Increasing the environmental response fund maintained by COGCC
protects Fort Collins residents from spills on an abandoned well and
in the cases where COGCC would coordinate cleanup. More money
enhances COGCC's ability to respond.
Status:03/27/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by jstokes@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) This is a reasonable idea and the increased cap is still
modest, only $6,000,000.
Monitor/Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cwebb@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) Medium
N/A: Fri, January 10, 2014, by jstokes@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) Would help in the event of an oil and gas related
environmental emergency.
HB14-1105 Tax Exempt Gas Sales Between Gov Entities
Comment:LPA pg. 13 Investments #1, "Support legislation designed to
protect, without unnecessarily restricting, the investments of
government entities."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Tax Exempt Gas Sales Between Gov Entities
Sponsors:MITSCH BUSH / TODD
Summary:Allowing fuel sales to other government entities is an efficient use of
resources and focuses public resources on service delivery.
Status:04/07/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Thu, January 16, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) probably low
Support: Thu, January 16, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) Medium importance to City, esp in context of mutual aid
or support agreements, where City may sell materials and fuel to
neighboring communities
Neutral: Thu, January 23, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(23-Jan-14) Little. To my knowledge, there is little inter-agency
purchase of fuel.
N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) probably minimal to zero, not aware of City purchasing
from another govt entity
Support: Thu, January 16, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) Likely no material impact, as City likely does not collect
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sales tax on transactions like this anyway, but it's good to codify the
exemption in the case of conflict with State auditors
Neutral: Thu, January 23, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(23-Jan-14) Nominal bottom line impact. See above.
N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) potential savings, but the folks in Fleet Service would be
best able to answer
Support: Thu, January 16, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(16-Jan-14) hard to tell, very little likely
Neutral: Thu, January 23, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(23-Jan-14) Seems as if this has the potential to further lessen HUTF
revenues, at a time when they are already declining.
HB14-1119 Tax Credit For Donating Food To Charitable Org
Comment:LPA pg 25, Social Sustainability #1, "Support maintaining or
increasing the funds available through the state and federal
government for community-focused non-profits to provide
human services and housing support."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Tax Credit For Donating Food To Charitable Org
Sponsors:MCLACHLAN / HODGE
Summary:Bill could encourage more giving to local hunger-related charities.
Status:05/30/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) Medium
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) One in seven children in Larimer County are food
insecure. Providing income tax credits for individuals who provide
food donations will be critical to get healthy food in front of children.
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) Colorado’s food banks and pantries have experienced
historic demand over the past few years, and much of this demand has
come from families and individuals who have been forced to use this
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safety net for the first time. Emergency food providers across
Colorado have experienced challenges keeping their shelves filled
and have often not been able to even provide the basic necessities to
those in need. In many neighboring states, similar tax credits have
helped food banks procure more diverse produce donations, which is
often a rare offering to the families that they serve.
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) This bill is being advocated for by several City Partners,
including the Food Bank for Larimer County, and CanDo. This bill
was reviewed by the Local Food Cluster Policy Subcommittee, who
is also supportive of this effort.
HB14-1122 Keep Legal Marijuana From Those Under 21
Comment:LPA pg 28, Marijuana #5, "Support legislation and policies that
prevent under-21 access to marijuana."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Keep Legal Marijuana From Those Under 21
Sponsors:KAGAN
Summary:Restricting under-21 use of marijuana addresses public safety and
community concerns and is especially important with CSU student
population.
Status:03/17/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1132 Hours Alcohol Sales On-premises Consumption
Comment:LPA pg. 28, Public Safety policy statement, "The Fort Collins
City Council recognizes the critical importance of maintaining
public order, providing a safe environment, and protecting the
lives and property of the citizens of Fort Collins."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Hours Alcohol Sales On-premises Consumption
Sponsors:DURAN / STEADMAN
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Summary:Bill gives cities control to set hours bars could serve alcohol - either
extending from 2am to 7am or restricting serving to before 2am.
Local control over hours of service can be a tool to help improve
response to liquor-related police calls and public drunkenness that
occurs at 2am.
Status:02/17/2014 House Third Reading Lost - No Amendments
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Support: Fri, January 17, 2014, by Dan Weinheimer
(dweinheimer@fcgov.com)
(17-Jan-14) CML comments: CML has long argued that
municipalities should have the maximum amount of discretion when
it comes to liquor-licensed establishments and their operations within
municipal boundaries. Because the state beer and liquor code is a
matter of statewide concern, any expansion of the authority granted to
municipalities and counties must be done through statutory change.
HB 14-1132 would allow a municipality (or a county for
unincorporated areas) to establish hours of operation for liquor
establishments licensed for on-premise consumption that are different
than the currently allowable 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. The change could only
be made by adoption of an ordinance or resolution of the local
governing body and could either expand or reduce the hours of
operation to something that is locally appropriate. Interestingly, this
would conform the liquor code to the retail marijuana code, in which
local control over hours of operation is already established. CML
anticipates strong support from municipalities, and staff will present
the bill to the CML Executive Board at its Jan. 27 meeting to confirm
the League's support for the bill.
Oppose: Sat, February 08, 2014, by Dan Weinheimer
(dweinheimer@fcgov.com)
(08-Feb-14) LRC discussion indicated that if the bill was amended to
limit local governments' authority to restrict hours of operation then
position would change. An amendment was accepted to this effect.
Position has been updated from support to oppose.
HB14-1152 Passive Surveillance Records
Comment:LPA pg 29, Public Safety #9, "Support legislation that maintains
or enhances the City’s right to use camera
enforcement of traffic laws, reduces operational restrictions on
the use of camera enforcement, and increases the fines associated
with violations."
Position:Oppose
Calendar NOT ON CALENDAR
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Notification:
Short Title:Passive Surveillance Records
Sponsors:LAWRENCE / SCHEFFEL
Summary:Use of passive surveillance can reduce staffing needs. Arbitrarily
reducing retention of records may result in reducing effectiveness of
the programs in achieving their crime reduction goals.
Status:04/04/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1156 Eligibility Age School Lunch Protection Program
Comment:LPA pg 26, Social Sustainability #2, "Support appropriate
educational funding for K-12 and public post-secondary
institutions to ensure opportunity for youth."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Eligibility Age School Lunch Protection Program
Sponsors:MORENO / ULIBARRI
Summary:This bill expands eligible grade levels from second to twelfth grade,
and increases the maximum allowable state appropriation from $1.5
million to $3.5 million. This expansion could help feed more needy
school-age children.
Status:06/03/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) Medium
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) One in seven children in Larimer County are food
insecure. Helping to provide them with access to lunch is critical
toward addressing this issue.
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) For every .40 cents spent in state dollars to pay for a
reduced student’s lunch, $2.78 will be received in federal dollars
through USDA meal reimbursement.
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) This bill was reviewed by the Local Food Cluster Policy
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Subcommittee and CanDo and both are in support.
HB14-1164 Nonpartisan Elections Not Coordinated Cnty Clerks
Comment:LPA pg 19, Home Rule, #1 "Support legislative efforts to
strengthen home rule authority of municipal governments."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Nonpartisan Elections Not Coordinated Cnty Clerks
Sponsors:HULLINGHORST / ULIBARRI
Summary:Improving the election codes help the City conduct better elections.
Status:02/18/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1193 Research Retrieval Fees Public Records Under CORA
Comment:LPA pg. 19, Home Rule #1 "Support legislative efforts to
strengthen home rule authority of municipal governments."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Research Retrieval Fees Public Records Under CORA
Sponsors:SALAZAR / KEFALAS
Summary:Bill seeks to alter the research and retrieval fees cities can charge - it
is inconsistent with current case law on both fee amount and nexus
for fee (nominal vs. reasonable).
Status:05/02/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1207 CDPHE Household Medication Take-back Program
Comment:LPA pg 29, Public Safety #19, "Support legislation to require
greater producer responsibility such as “take back” for
prescription drugs to avoid these substances being abused or
being disposed of into the water supply."
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Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:CDPHE Household Medication Take-back Program
Sponsors:YOUNG / AGUILAR
Summary:Increased options for disposal of prescription drugs could assist
reducing prescription drug abuse.
Status:05/21/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
: Fri, January 31, 2014, by cwebb@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) This bill is important for the City to meet its goal of
providing a year-round medication take back option for City
residents.
N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) Regulations through Larimer County Health Department
N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) n/a
N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) n/a
No Effect: Fri, January 31, 2014, by lmurray@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) As I understand this, the CDPHE would operate the
program and should have minimal to no impact on City operations
except that the "drug take back day" operated by specific City
departments would no longer be able to provide that service as
defined in (6)(b)
N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by cwebb@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) City staff is in support of the concept and intent of this
bill, however the bill is vaguely written. Even if this bill passes, the
State may not be legally allowed to set up a household medication
take-back program until the DEA’s medication disposal rule is
finalized.
N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) n/a
HB14-1229 Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority
Comment:
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Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority
Sponsors:KAGAN
Summary:For retail marijuana licensing purposes, the bill allows a local
jurisdiction to submit fingerprints for purposes of conducting a
criminal history background check or to acquire a name-based
criminal history check if the licensee's fingerprints are unclassifiable.
Status:03/17/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1267 Local Government & Black-footed Ferrets
Comment:LPA pg.14 Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that
promotes sustainable economic development."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Local Government & Black-footed Ferrets
Sponsors:FISCHER
Summary:The income tax relief provided in this bill should mostly benefit small
businesses.
Status:05/17/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1279 Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property
Comment:LPA pg. 14, Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that
promotes sustainable economic development."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property
Sponsors:PRIMAVERA / HEATH
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Summary:Increasing the amount of business personal property tax affects small
businesses. This bill could provide a local economic incentive tool to
target small business that does not currently exist.
Status:05/21/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1301 Safe Routes To School Program State Funding
Comment:LPA pg 30, Transportation, #1 "Support legislation that
facilitates cooperative programs among government agencies in
order to help the City meet its basic transportation needs,
including transit, street, highway, road and bridge construction
and maintenance, and safe corridors for bicyclists and
pedestrians."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Safe Routes To School Program State Funding
Sponsors:MITSCH BUSH / KERR
Summary:Safe Routes to School is an important federal program and this bill
seeks to augment shrinking federal resources with some state funding.
Status:06/03/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Wed, March 05, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(05-Mar-14) Fort Collins' Safe Routes to Scholl Program is very
active and successful. Losing dedicated federal funding will be a big
blow for these efforts. Any state level support is welcomed.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) High.
Support: Wed, March 05, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(05-Mar-14) Loss of Federal funding for Safe Routes to School
programming will impact these efforts and localize the costs unless
State funds are made eligible.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) We may be able to educate thousands more students
each year with funding available through this legislation. We may be
able to build critical new infrastructure, such as overpasses and
underpasses on arterial streets, to help ensure safe passage for
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children and their parents who wish to walk or bicycle to school.
Support: Wed, March 05, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(05-Mar-14) Safe Routes to School is a very successful program that
is growing and evolving in FC. Funding the program (federal or state)
allows us to continue teaching youngsters safe and responsible
technique and practices.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) This bill could provide resources to help Fort Collins
attain its goal of getting at least 50% of schoolchildren safely biking
or walking to school on a regular basis.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) The City of Fort Collins Safe Routes to School program,
currently funded through local tax dollars, got its start in 2007
through grant funding from CDOT. It has grown since then, with the
help of grant funding, to the point where we have been able to reach
14,000 students with Safe Routes to School education and
encouragement activities in 2013.
HB14-1311 Job Creation & Main Street Revitalization Act
Comment:LPA pg 23, Community and Neighborhood Livability, "Preserve
the character of neighborhoods and enhance/maintain the
attractiveness of neighborhoods"
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Job Creation & Main Street Revitalization Act
Sponsors:GARCIA / STEADMAN
Summary:For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2015, but
prior to January 1, 2019, section 1 of the bill creates a new income tax
credit to be claimed by an owner of a historic property for recovery of
certain costs related to preserving the property. Among the
provisions, section 1 also:
* Requires the governor's office of economic development and
international trade (office), in consultation with the state historical
society (society), to develop standards for the approval of the
substantial rehabilitation of qualified structures for which the new tax
credit is being claimed;
* Requires the owner of the structure to submit an application and
rehabilitation plan to the office for a qualified commercial structure or
to a certified local government or the society (reviewing entity) for a
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qualified residential structure, along with an estimate of the certified
rehabilitation expenditures under the rehabilitation plan. Within 90
days after receipt of the application and rehabilitation plan, the office
and the society or reviewing entity, as applicable, are required to
notify the owner if the rehabilitation plan will result in a certified
rehabilitation.
* Authorizes the office or the reviewing entity to impose a reasonable
application fee and issuance fee for either a commercial or residential
structure and specifies the amount of the particular fee that may be
imposed;
* In the case of a qualified commercial structure, requires the office
and society to review the application and rehabilitation plan to
determine that the information contained in the application and plan is
complete. If the office and society determine that the documentation
is complete, the office is required to reserve for the benefit of the
owner an allocation of a tax credit and to notify the owner in writing
of the amount of the reservation. The reservation of tax credits does
not entitle the owner to an issuance of any tax credits until the owner
complies with all of the other requirements specified in the bill for the
issuance of the tax credit.
* Requires the office to reserve tax credits in the order in which it
receives completed applications and rehabilitation plans. The office
must issue any such reservation of tax credits within a reasonable
time, not to exceed 90 days from the filing of a completed application
and rehabilitation plan. The office is required to use a lottery process
to determine the order in which it will review applications and plans
received on the same day. An owner may resubmit a disapproved
application and plan, but the resubmitted application and plan is
deemed to be a new submission.
* If, for any one state fiscal year, the aggregate amount of
reservations for tax credits the office has approved is equal to the total
amount of tax credits available for reservation during that state fiscal
year, requires the office to notify all owners who have submitted
applications and plans then awaiting approval or submitted for
approval after the calculation is made that no additional approvals of
applications and plans for reservations of tax credits will be granted
during that fiscal year;
* Specifies that no reservation of tax credits is necessary in the case
of a qualified residential structure;
* Requires any owner receiving a reservation of tax credits to
commence rehabilitation of the qualified commercial structure, if
rehabilitation has not previously begun, within 18 months of the date
of issuance of the written notice from the office to the owner granting
the reservation of tax credits. Any owner receiving such reservation is
required to incur not less than 20% of the estimated costs of
rehabilitation not later than 18 months after the date of issuance of the
written notice. If the office determines that an owner has failed to
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comply with this requirement, the office may rescind the issuance of
tax credits previously given the owner.
* Following the completion of a rehabilitation of a qualified
commercial structure, requires the owner to notify the office that the
rehabilitation has been completed and to certify the qualified
rehabilitation expenditures incurred by the owner under the
rehabilitation plan. The bill requires both the office and the society to
review the documentation of the rehabilitation and the society to
verify that the documentation satisfies the rehabilitation plan. Within
90 days after receipt of this documentation, the office is required to
issue a tax credit certificate geared to the amount of qualified
rehabilitation costs incurred.
* Specifies that the total amount of the tax credit certificate issued for
any particular project must not exceed the amount of the tax credit
reservation issued for the project. The amount of a tax credit
certificate to be issued for any one qualified commercial structure is
limited to $2 million total.
* Following the completion of a substantial rehabilitation of a
qualified residential structure, requires the owner to notify the
reviewing entity that the substantial rehabilitation has been completed
and to certify the qualified rehabilitation expenditures incurred in
connection with the rehabilitation plan. The owner is also required to
provide the reviewing entity with a cost and expense certification.
The reviewing entity is required to review the documentation of the
rehabilitation and verify its compliance with the rehabilitation plan.
Within 90 days after receipt of the documentation from the owner, the
reviewing entity is required to issue a tax credit certificate in an
amount equivalent to 20% of the actual qualified rehabilitation
expenditures; except that the bill limits the amount of the tax credit
certificate to $50,000 for each qualified residential structure to be
calculated over a 10-year rolling period.
* Requires the tax credit amount to be increased for a certified
commercial or residential structure that is located in a disaster area;
* In order to claim the tax credit, requires the owner to file the tax
credit certificate with the owner's state income tax return;
* Specifies requirements under which a local government is permitted
to act as a reviewing entity;
* Specifies that the entire tax credit to be awarded may be claimed by
the owner in the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation is
placed in service. If the amount of the credit allowed exceeds the
amount of income taxes otherwise due in the income tax year for
which the credit is being claimed, the bill permits the owner to offset
the amount of the credit not used in the income tax year to be carried
forward as a credit against subsequent years' income tax liability for a
period not to exceed 10 years. Any amount of the credit that is not
used after such period is not refunded to the owner.
* Specifies certain limits that the aggregate amount of all tax credits
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in any tax year that may be reserved by the office upon the
certification of all rehabilitation plans must not exceed;
* Specifies that the commercial tax credits are freely transferable and
assignable subject to certain requirements;
* Requires the owner to refund to the department of revenue
(department) certain amounts if the owner demolishes or makes
material changes to the structure;
* Permits the owner to appeal any final determination made by the
office or the department in connection with the tax credit;
* Permits the department to audit any credit obtained, and requires the
office, in consultation with the department, to submit an annual report
to the general assembly on the impact to the state of the tax credit and
to promulgate any rules necessary to implement the tax credit.
* Creates in the state treasury the tax credit for qualified costs
incurred in the preservation of historic structures fund (fund) and
specifies that the source of moneys for the fund is moneys transferred
from the capital construction fund.
* Requires the department to notify the state treasurer when a tax
credit has been claimed and, upon such notification, requires the state
treasurer to transfer the amount of the tax credit claimed from the
fund. Section 2 of the bill requires a 4-year annual transfer of $15
million from the capital construction fund, commencing with the
2015-16 state fiscal year and concluding with the 2018-19 state fiscal
year.
Status:05/14/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Support: Mon, April 21, 2014, by Dan Weinheimer
(dweinheimer@fcgov.com)
(21-Apr-14) I doubt the City has taken a position on this, but if not,
the City should definitely be in favor of this one! This bill enhances
the current State Tax Credits program, to make the credits more
beneficial towards commercial and income-producing projects, and
still retains the benefits for non-income producing residential
properties. The State Tax Credit provides a 20% credit of the costs of
materials and labor to the owner for qualified work on historically
designated properties, which may be taken over a ten year period. In
Fort Collins, about 750 properties already qualify to use the credit,
and up to 5000 more could become eligible for the credits by being
officially designated as landmarks. Its a very popular program, with
great benefits to all - the community because it improves the housing
stock, assists local tradespeople and businesses (owners typically hire
and purchase locally), and provides the property owner with extra
income which is usually spent on more goods and services; its good
for the owner, who has extra funds; and its good for historic
preservation, restoring and rehabilitating historic building stock
which provides our community with its distinctive character. There
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really is no downside - the amount of tax revenue that is not given to
the State through income tax is gained through increased property and
sales taxes.
HB14-1317 Colorado Child Care Assistance Program Changes
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Colorado Child Care Assistance Program Changes
Sponsors:DURAN / NICHOLSON
Summary:The bill makes several modifications to the Colorado child care
assistance program (program), including:
* The state board of human services (board) must establish provider
reimbursement rates for infant and toddler care at least at the 75th
percentile of each county's local market rate for infant and toddler
care;
* The state-established provider reimbursement rates must include a
system of tiered reimbursement for providers that enroll children in
the program;
* A county may petition the board to opt out of the state-established
provider reimbursement rates;
* Subject to available appropriations, counties are directed to provide
child care assistance to a person or family whose income is not more
than 165% of the federal poverty level;
* The board must adopt new rules for determining the amount of
copayment a participant in the program must pay. The rules must
include a provision that for a family living at 100% of the federal
poverty level, the copayment must be restricted to 1% of the family's
gross annual income.
* The rules concerning participant copayment must also establish a
tiered copayment schedule that increases the copayment gradually as
the participant's income approaches self-sufficiency income levels.
The participant's income should reflect an average of income over
time to account for variations in wages, work schedules, or seasonal
employment.
* A county shall set the exit income eligibility threshold at a level
higher than the entry income eligibility level, at an income level
needed for a family of the size receiving the child care assistance to
achieve a self-sufficiency standard of living in that county, at a level
not to exceed 85% of the state median income for a family of the
same size, and in a manner so that a family does not lose child care
assistance due to a modest increase in the parents' income above their
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entry income eligibility level;
* In current rule, a participant in the program who loses employment
can remain in the program for only 30 days while actively searching
for employment. The bill increases that time to at least 60 days,
assuming all other eligibility criteria are met.
* The bill creates a new eligibility activity by allowing a parent who
is not employed but who is either enrolled in a postsecondary or
workforce training program to participate in the program for up to 2
years he or she is enrolled in the postsecondary or workforce training
program;
* The bill makes it a statutory requirement that the hours for the
provision of child care services through the program must not be
directly linked to a participant's employment, education, or workforce
training schedule;
* The bill requires a county to allow for presumptive eligibility of a
participant for at least 30 days while awaiting verification of an
application to the program;
* No more than one month of paystubs must be required when
determining a family's income eligibility for the program;
* Counties are given the authority to develop a voucher system for
relative or unlicensed child care for families enrolled in the program;
* Counties are given permission to use their program allocations to
provide direct contracts or grants to early care and education
providers for a county-determined number of program slots for a 12-
month period to increase the supply and improve the quality and
continuity of child care for infants and toddlers, children with
disabilities, after-hours care, and children in underserved
neighborhoods;
* Counties are required to provide participants and child care
providers with at least 45 days' notice prior to the effective date of
any change in income eligibility levels;
* Counties are required to post eligibility, authorization, and
administration policies and procedures so they are easily accessible to
a layperson;
* Administrative changes in the bill include allowing a county to use
eligibility determination information from other public assistance
programs and systems to determine program eligibility, allowing a
child care provider to accept a participant's program application and
submit it to the county on behalf of the family seeking enrollment in
the program, and requiring each county to maintain a current and
accurate program waiting list;
* Counties shall reimburse providers, separate from regular
reimbursement rates, for no fewer than 5 days per month of child
absences or holidays; and
* The state department of human services is directed to prepare an
annual report on the program.
Status:05/22/2014 Governor Signed
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Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
HB14-1327 Measures Expand Deployment Communication
Networks
Comment:LPA pg 24, Development Review and Inspection, "Fort Collins
City Council adopts a land use code, zoning and new and existing
property inspection protocol. The City supports retention of
home-rule control in aligning development review and inspections
with local priorities."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Measures Expand Deployment Communication Networks
Sponsors:WILLIAMS / SCHEFFEL
Summary:Bill would impose a "shot clock" on permit application approvals of
90 days from receipt.
Status:05/09/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Strongly Oppose: Tue, April 01, 2014, by tvosburg@fcgov.com
(01-Apr-14) By mandating expedited review of cell tower permitting
applications, this bill would compromise the integrity and
effectiveness of the City of Fort Collin's development review process.
Expediting review of cell towers does not facilitate the availability of
improved broadband service and does not advance the public interest.
Strongly Oppose: Fri, March 28, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(28-Mar-14) This bill attempts to influence local planning decisions
and impinge on our Home Rule. Beyond those fundamental concerns,
the timeline is unrealistic given our current development review
turnaround times and affects our ability to regulate our right-of-way.
Strongly Oppose: Tue, April 01, 2014, by tvosburg@fcgov.com
(01-Apr-14) The bill would unnecessarily preempt planning, land use,
and development local control.
HB14-1343 Firefighter Peace Officer PTSD Work Comp Coverage
Comment:LPA pg 21, Risk Management #6, "Oppose legislation that
presumptively expands workers compensation coverage to
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illnesses or injuries that are not work related."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, May 7 2014
CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE
(1) in house calendar.
Short Title:Firefighter Peace Officer PTSD Work Comp Coverage
Sponsors:SINGER / TOCHTROP
Summary:Presumptive claims for peace officers would cost the City financially
and causality of PTSD can be hard to link.
Status:05/21/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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HB14-1356 Strengthen Penalty Authority Oil & Gas Commn
Comment:LPA pg 17, Oil and Gas #3, "Support legislation that provides
local government the authority to inspect oil and gas sites and
ensure operator compliance through enforcement of federal, state
and local regulations."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Strengthen Penalty Authority Oil & Gas Commn
Sponsors:FOOTE / JONES
Summary:Increasing the penalties associated with fines and spills can ensure
greater operator compliance with state and local rules.
Status:05/14/2014 Signed by the President of the Senate
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1366 Sale Of Edible Marijuana Products
Comment:
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, May 7 2014
CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE
(3) in house calendar.
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Short Title:Sale Of Edible Marijuana Products
Sponsors:SINGER / JOHNSTON
Summary:Council addition
Status:05/21/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
HB14-1375 Urban Redevelopment Fairness Act
Comment:LPA pg 6, Legislative Priorities, "Support retention of Urban
Renewal Authority"
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, May 7 2014
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE
(3) in senate calendar.
Short Title:Urban Redevelopment Fairness Act
Sponsors:DELGROSSO / TOCHTROP
Summary:Bill would reduce effectiveness of the Fort Collins Urban Renewal
Authority and could have a negative impact on blighted parts of the
community.
Status:05/21/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Strongly Oppose: Fri, April 11, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(11-Apr-14) high
N/A: Fri, April 11, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(11-Apr-14) The sales tax equality and potential rebates are
administratively very difficult, almost to the point of being unfeasible.
This would greatly limit urban renewal efforts.
HB14-1383 Workers' Compensation Physician Choice
Comment:LPA pg 20 Risk Management #3,"Support legislation that would
limit or reduce administrative burdens or taxes to self-insurance
programs."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Workers' Compensation Physician Choice
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Sponsors:WILLIAMS / TOCHTROP
Summary:While the City utilizes the services of a Third Party Administrator
(TPA), the City self-insures and is very hands-on in the handling of
workers compensation claims. Doubling the number of providers will
likely increase the work load of case management and coordination of
care provided to our employees. This bill will likely reduce the
quality of care provided employees based on a limited pool of
resources. This will in turn increase costs, but have no way of
estimating what this will cost.
Status:05/14/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Strongly Oppose: Mon, April 21, 2014, by Lmurray@fcgov.com
(21-Apr-14) While the City utilizes the services of a Third Party
Administrator (TPA), the City self-insures and is very hands-on in the
handling of workers compensation claims. Doubling the number of
providers will likely increase the work load of case management and
coordination of care provided to our employees. This bill will likely
reduce the quality of care provided employees based on a limited pool
of resources. This will in turn increase costs, but have no way of
estimating what this will cost. While the City of Fort Collins CAN
meet the requirements of this legislation, it does not mean that we
SHOULD as this will force the City to utilize the services of
physicians that we believe to be below the standard of care expected.
Strongly Oppose: Mon, April 21, 2014, by Lmurray@fcgov.com
(21-Apr-14) The City of Fort Collins is able to meet the current
requirement of 2 physicians or 2 corporate providers by naming two
corporate providers which provide multiple choices of physicians.
Injured employees are currently offered the choice of treating
physician within these corporate providers and offer a change of
physician or corporate provider if the injured employee is unhappy
with treatment. The City of Fort Collins takes great care in ensuring
the best possible care is provided by utilizing an RFP process to
ensure the highest degree of care is provided and requires level II
accredited physicians for injury treatment. While Fort Collins is not
considered rural, asking the City to increase the number of physicians
or corporate providers will likely lessen the quality of care provided
to injured employees by increasing the very limited pool of providers
after we have already chosen the best quality of care available. We
have utilized the services of other providers in the past and found
their services to be below our expectations for the level of service and
quality of injury care expected from the City. This is why other
providers were not chosen through the RFP process.
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SB14-002 Safe2tell Program In Department Of Law
Comment:LPA pg 28, Public Safety #7, "Support legislation that has the
potential to reduce incidents of violence in the community,
especially through the development of treatment and intervention
programs for youth."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Safe2tell Program In Department Of Law
Sponsors:CARROLL / FERRANDINO
Summary:Safe2Tell can help protect students and promote school safety by
providing a process to report violent threats.
Status:05/21/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-005 Wage Protection Act
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Wage Protection Act
Sponsors:ULIBARRI / SINGER
Summary:For purposes of duties, obligations, and liabilities related to the
payment of wages, the bill:
* Expands wage claims to include violations involving the state
minimum wage;
* Requires an employer to maintain records reflecting information in
an employee's pay statement for at least 3 years after payment of the
wages and to make the records available to the employee and the
division of labor in the department of labor and employment
(division). The bill authorizes the executive director of the division to
impose a fine on an employer who fails to retain or make available
the records.
* Requires an employer to mail a check for wages to the employee's
last-known address within 60 days after the check was due if an
employer is unable to otherwise deliver the check to the employee.
Under current law, to recover penalties in an action for unpaid wages,
an employee is required to make a written demand on his or her
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employer to recover penalties, and the penalties are increased by 50%
if the employer's failure to pay is willful. The bill:
* Provides that failure to respond to a written demand creates a
rebuttable presumption that the failure to pay was willful;
* Provides that service of a small claims court complaint serves as the
written demand; and
* Reduces the penalties for failing to pay wages by 50% if the
employer makes legal tender to the employee of the amount that the
employer believes in good faith is due the employee. The bill
authorizes the director of the division to establish an administrative
procedure to adjudicate wage claims. For wage claims filed with the
division for $7,500 or less, the bill establishes procedures for the
division to adjudicate the claim and issue citations and notices of
assessments for the amounts due. A person dissatisfied with a
decision may commence a de novo civil action in any county or
district court of competent jurisdiction. Current law provides that
fines collected by the division are deposited in the general fund. The
bill provides that the fines are deposited in a new wage theft
enforcement fund. The bill provides that an employee is entitled to
reasonable attorney fees in an action to recover the minimum wage.
Status:05/29/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-007 Cnty General Fund For Road & Bridge Flood Damage
Comment:LPA pg.26, Safe Community strategic objectives, "Support
community wide planning, preparedness and recovery from
community disasters."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Cnty General Fund For Road & Bridge Flood Damage
Sponsors:LUNDBERG / FOOTE
Summary:Allowing counties more financial flexibility to fund bridge and road
repairs helps the community to recover and has an impact on safety
and local economic activity.
Status:02/19/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
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SB14-009 Disclose Separate Ownership Mineral Estate
Comment:LPA pg. 17, Oil and Gas #6, "Support legislation to better
balance surface ownership with mineral right ownership."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Disclose Separate Ownership Mineral Estate
Sponsors:HODGE / MORENO
Summary:Disclosure of a split estate at sale helps residents be more informed
about potential oil and gas activity before purchase of a home.
Status:03/27/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by jstokes@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) This is a no brainer - and should already be required.
Monitor/Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cwebb@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) medium
N/A: Fri, January 10, 2014, by jstokes@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) Helps the City when purchasing split estate properties.
N/A: Fri, January 10, 2014, by jstokes@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) Positive both for the City organization and the
community.
SB14-017 Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation
Comment:LPA pg. 23, Water Supply and Quality, #2 "Support water
quality legislation that results in reasonable water quality control
regulations that are cost effective and can show identifiable
benefits."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation
Sponsors:ROBERTS / VIGIL
Summary:State mandated land use planning is inconsistent with this policy.
Status:04/11/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Analyze This
Comments:
Strongly Oppose: Mon, January 27, 2014, by
weckman@fcgov.com
(27-Jan-14) This bill encroaches on our ability to regulate land use as
a HOME RULE CITY.
Strongly Oppose: Mon, January 27, 2014, by
weckman@fcgov.com
(27-Jan-14) Encroachment by the State on Home Rule power.
Strongly Oppose: Mon, January 27, 2014, by
weckman@fcgov.com
(27-Jan-14) same
SB14-022 Community Development Financial Institutions
Comment:LPA pg. 24, Affordable Housing #1, "Support legislation that
maintains or enhances current levels of funding for affordable
housing throughout Colorado."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Community Development Financial Institutions
Sponsors:KEFALAS / FIELDS
Summary:Bill adds a funding tool to create affordable housing by allowing
investment of reserves.
Status:04/07/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Neutral: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) low
Neutral: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) More and more diverse institutions may qualify to
foreclose on properties within the city
Neutral: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) Hard to tell
SB14-028 Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants
Comment:LPA pg. 22, Energy #4, "Support legislation that removes
barriers to financing for energy efficiency, and encourages and
funds energy efficiency and conservation while allowing local
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design and implementation of the programs."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants
Sponsors:JONES / DURAN
Summary:By expanding eligible electric vehicle incentive grantees this bill
could encourage broader adoption of e-vehicles.
Status:04/11/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-029 Architectural Paint Stewardship Program
Comment:LPA pg 18, Recycling and Solid Waste #1, "Support legislation
that clarifies and broadens the regulatory authority of local
government to ensure the efficient management of recyclable
material and solid waste."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Architectural Paint Stewardship Program
Sponsors:NEWELL / FISCHER
Summary:Fort Collins could increase recycling or reuse of commercial paint.
This bill could assist with the City's diversion rate and reduce waste.
Status:05/12/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) Fort Collins has established strong new goals for waste
reduction and recycling (e.g., December 2013 adoption of Zero Waste
goals). As evidenced by Product Stewardship laws that have been
adopted in 32 states, putting responsibility on manufacturers and
retailers for appropriate end-of-life disposal of their products helps
redistribute costs so that communities like Fort Collins don't end up
having to "pick up the tab" by providing expensive programs like
Household Hazardous Waste collection events,to prevent harmful
materials from being released into the natural environment.
Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) From the City's perspective, creating take-back programs
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for left-over paint to be collected at local paint retailers is the best,
most convenient option that could be provided to citizens, who will
no longer have to wait for the City's biannual HHW collection events
to be held in order to recycle left-over paint. Greater convenience
leads to higher levels of public participation and therefore will help
prevent illegal dumping and pollution problems and protect the
community's environmental health. Extra costs that have been
incurred by the City of Fort Collins to pay for paint recycling at its
HHW collection events will be reduced, saving taxpayers' money.
Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) Fort Collins sets high importance on environmental
health. The Product Stewardship approach exemplified by this bill has
been identified by the City as an excellent system to help people
make good decisions about how to best handle hard-to-recycle
products and chemicals such as paint. This bill is modelled on
successful programs being implemented in many other states and
countries around the world. It establishes a clear, simple recycling
path for people to take and reinforces good environmental
stewardship habits that can be practiced by both households and
businesses. It sends a strong "partnership" message about how
everyone can take a role - including manufacturers and retailers, not
just local government - in protecting the environment. With
successful implementation of a paint stewardship program in our
state, more opportunities for using this approach to manage other
troublesome chemicals and products are likely to emerge; this will
help Fort Collins meet its new aspirational goals for Zero Waste.
Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com
(31-Jan-14) Although costs are anticipated to be $.075 per gallon of
paint sold to fund the program, the paint industry (as represented by
the American Coatings Association) has been a supportive partner in
developing this bill. It's possible that retailers will ameliorate
financial impacts to consumers in part because of extra "foot traffic"
that a paint take-back program will bring in to paint stores. Not unlike
other public recognition and commendations that the City provides
(e.g., ClimateWise member businesses), Fort Collins will help put the
paint industry and retailers in the spot-light as role models for other
businesses in our community.
SB14-043 Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop
Comment:LPA pg 14, Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that
promotes sustainable economic development."
Position:Support
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Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop
Sponsors:GRANTHAM
Summary:Including greenhouses, nurseries, and other above-ground production
under agricultural production areas for property tax purposes can
foster more alternative agricultural investment in Fort Collins.
Status:03/20/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) One of the most challenging aspects of producing food in
Colorado is the cost of land and the infrastructure necessary to
produce food on that land. By including greenhouses and other
infrastructure within the determination of agricultural property taxes,
farmers will be able to reallocate money that would go to property
taxes to reinvesting in food production.
Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(21-Feb-14) This proposal was reviewed by the Local Food Cluster
Policy Subcommittee and the committee was in full support.
SB14-046 Local Firefighter Safety Grant Program
Comment:LPA pg. 27, Fire Protection #5, "Support legislation that
promotes fire safety, education and prevention with the goal of
reducing injury, loss of life and property damage."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Local Firefighter Safety Grant Program
Sponsors:NICHOLSON / EXUM
Summary:Provides resources related to firefighter safety that could improve
operations of small departments serving areas surrounding the City
and its watershed.
Status:05/15/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
SB14-049 Public Transportation And Utility Endangerment
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Comment:LPA pg 22, Energy #1, "Support legislation that recognizes the
importance of infrastructure security while minimizing
restriction to the Utility’s ability to manage security as an integral
part of the system."
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Public Transportation And Utility Endangerment
Sponsors:HEATH / PRIOLA
Summary:Tampering with energy and transportation infrastructure for the
purpose of stealing copper or other metals is a public safety hazard
and can cost the public utility significantly.
Status:05/29/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-054 Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines
Comment:LPA pg. 28, Public Safety policy statement, "The Fort Collins
City Council recognizes the critical importance of maintaining
public order, providing a safe environment, and protecting the
lives and property of the citizens of Fort Collins."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines
Sponsors:BALMER / PABON
Summary:Increasing local control option for addressing liquor violations may
positively impact Fort Collins liquor licensing and regulation.
Status:04/11/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-073 Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit
Comment:LPA pg. 19, Climate and Environmental Protection #3, "Support
legislation and regulations to promote pollution prevention."
Position:Monitor
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Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit
Sponsors:JAHN / GEROU
Summary:Cleaning up brownfields provides environmental and community
health benefits.
Status:05/15/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-089 Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax
Comment:LPA pg. 25, Planning and Land Use #1, "Support legislation that
requires regional cooperation in land use and transportation
planning, and legislation that fosters sustainable development,
without unduly constraining the City’s home rule powers."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax
Sponsors:SCHWARTZ / FISCHER
Summary:Preventing state agencies from negotiating and entering into land use
agreements to compensate local governments could negatively impact
Fort Collins.
Status:03/28/2014 Governor Vetoed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Neutral: Tue, January 28, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(28-Jan-14) Low importance
SB14-093 Pipeline Right-of-Way
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Pipeline Right-of-Way
Sponsors:JAHN / MAY
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Summary:Article 5 of title 38, Colorado Revised Statutes, governs rights-of-
way for transmission companies and grants the right of eminent
domain to any domestic or foreign electric light power, gas, or
pipeline company authorized to do business in Colorado for the
purpose of obtaining rights-of-way for wires, pipes, regulator stations,
substations, and systems needed to conduct its business. The bill
specifies that, subject to state constitutional and statutory provisions
that require payment of just compensation and otherwise govern the
exercise of the power of eminent domain, companies that operate
pipelines that convey oil, gasoline, or other petroleum or hydrocarbon
products are pipeline companies granted the right of eminent domain.
A pipeline company must also comply with all applicable laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, federal pipeline safety
regulations.
Status:04/02/2014 House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over to
05/09/2014 - No Amendments
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-103 Phase In High-efficiency Water Fixture Options
Comment:LPA pg. 22, Energy #5, "Support legislation that reduces
community energy use and net energy use of existing buildings."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Phase In High-efficiency Water Fixture Options
Sponsors:GUZMAN / FISCHER
Summary:Energy efficient fixtures can reduce water use thereby reducing
energy needs. Lower water and energy use reflect policy priorities of
Fort Collins.
Status:05/02/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-118 Protections For Individuals With Disabilities
Comment:
Position:Monitor
Calendar NOT ON CALENDAR
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Notification:
Short Title:Protections For Individuals With Disabilities
Sponsors:STEADMAN
Summary:Makes some conforming amendments to state law to ADA as well as
giving disabled persons ability to bring suit for exclusion from
activities and programs.
Status:05/22/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
SB14-121 Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency
Comment:LPA pg 8, Priorities, "Support necessary resources to aid
Northern Colorado recovery from 2013 flooding"
Position:Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency
Sponsors:LAMBERT / YOUNG
Summary:Additional resources to recover from natural disasters could help Fort
Collins in future.
Status:03/21/2014 Governor Signed
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
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Comments:
SB14-129 Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up
Comment:LPA pg 28, Marijuana #4, "Support legislation and policies that
protect communities’ ability to raise necessary funds to maintain
public safety and enforce marijuana possession laws."
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up
Sponsors:STEADMAN / MAY
Summary:Clarifying enforcement of marijuana legalization enhances public
understanding of the penalties.
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Status:05/15/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
SB14-162 Quality Management Prehospital EMS Providers
Comment:
Position:Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title:Quality Management Prehospital EMS Providers
Sponsors:NICHOLSON / MITSCH BUSH
Summary:The bill specifies the mandatory components of a quality management
program established by an emergency medical services organization,
the purpose of which is to conduct assessments of prehospital care
provided by emergency medical service (EMS) providers.
Information collected and maintained pursuant to a quality
management program that contains the required components is
confidential, and persons who participate in a quality management
program cannot be compelled to testify in a civil or administrative
proceeding. The confidentiality protections do not apply to factual
testimony about which a person has personal knowledge. Persons
participating in a quality management program in good faith are not
liable for any damages resulting from the proceedings.
Status:05/12/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
SB14-172 Firefighter Heart Circulatory Malfunction Benefits
Comment:LPA pg 20, Risk Management #2, "Support legislation that
prevents increased insurance premium costs to employers."
Position:Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, May 7 2014
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE
(10) in house calendar.
Short Title:Firefighter Heart Circulatory Malfunction Benefits
Sponsors:TOCHTROP / KRAFT-THARP
Summary:Bill seeks to help cities limit expensive presumptive claims with a
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mandated expensive insurance solution.
Status:05/15/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes:Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Neutral: Tue, April 08, 2014, by lmurray@fcgov.com
(08-Apr-14) Unsure at this time
Neutral: Tue, April 08, 2014, by lmurray@fcgov.com
(08-Apr-14) I would like to stay neutral on this one for the time
being. Both myself and Poudre Fire Battalion Chief Gary Nuckols
know the author of this Bill and has the potential to be cost effective
for PFA. As well, the State Fire Chiefs and Colorado Professional
Firefighters both participated in the development of this Bill. In
research conducted by the author, he found that a majority of costs
associated with these types of claims have been associated with legal
defense compared to medical costs. While there would be a separate
policy to purchase specifically for the presumptive cardiac, it would
remove it from the work comp premium load. Research performed by
the author has also showed that the overall cost to the insurer would
be less than if it were written similar to the presumptive cancer Bill
put into law a few years ago presumably resulting in lower premiums
for the insured.
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