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Legislative Review Committee Minutes
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Approved February 18, 2025
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember Canonico, Councilmember Pignataro, Councilmember Olson,
Councilmember Gutowsky (alternate), Mayor Arndt
Staff Present: Ginny Sawyer, Sylvia-Tatman-Burruss, Max Valadez, Dianne Criswell, Megan DeMasters
Other Guests: Ed Bowditch, Jennifer Cassell
A. Meeting called to order at 4:00PM
B. Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025. Moved by Pignataro, second by Ohlson, pass 3-0.
C. Bill Overview and Discussion
1. Bill Tracker Review
Position Bills
a. HB-1029: Municipal Authority over Certain Land-Support
b. HB- 1044: Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection-Support
i. Signal for change in how local govts collect this funding and via which types of fees. Could be
shift in type of fees allowed and how they can be collected.
c. HB-1051: Repeal Recycled Paper Carryout Bag Fee - Oppose
d. HB-1056: Local Government Permitting Wireless telecommunications facilities-Oppose
i. Amendment to extend shot clock towards federal alignment,
e. HB-1060: Electronic Fence Detection Systems - Oppose
f. HB-1077: Backflow Prevention devices Requirement - Support
Monitor Bills
a. HB 1007: Paratransit Services
i. Bill limited to just emergency services. Can remove from tracker.
b. HB-1030: Accessibility Standards in Building Codes (CML Oppose)
i. Requires local government to come into compliance with International Building Codes, can
either adopt 2021 or 2024 accessibility codes. City already does this and would be in
compliance regardless. Can remove from tracker.
c. HB 1031: Law Enforcement Whistleblower Protection (CML Amend)
i. One of multiple bills coming from law enforcement task force, provides protections for
whistleblowers while creating new right of action for local govts. Desired amendments would
include caps on damages for local govts. Will keep on tracker.
d. HB-1032: Improving Infrastructure to Reduce Homelessness (CML Amend)
i. Allows for local special taxing district to be formed. Bill needs more clarity and will watch for
a fiscal note.
e. HB 1039: Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements (CML Support)
i. Requires every commercial vehicle to have muffler, penalty for noncompliance. Committee
recommends Support position.
f. HB 1067: Criminal Asset Forfeiture Act (CML Oppose)
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i. Limits how asset forfeiture can take place. Bill not expected to move forward. Can remove
from tracker.
g. HB 1096: Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology
i. Requires local govts to use auto permit system related to clean energy tech. Questions and
doubts on software effectiveness. Committee recommends Oppose position.
h. HB 1113: Limit Turf in New Residential Development
i. Extension of a bill that came out of ag/water resources committee. Prohibits non-functional
turf in residential areas. Uncertain whether local govt would have to or would be allowed to
enforce. Will continue to monitor.
i. SB 001: Colorado Voting Rights Act (CML Amend)
i. Indication of priority by sponsors. CML concerned about implementation and expects
amendments to come. Support for purpose of bill. Continue to monitor for amendments and
implementation details.
j. SB 002: Regional Building Codes for Factory Built Structures (CML Oppose)
i. Creates uniform codes for factory built structures with intent to get homes to scale. CML
opposed based on local control. CC4CA concerns on if local jurisdictions would be able to
review/approve slabs under homes. Committee recommends Amend position.
k. SB 007: Increase Prescribed Burns (CML Support)
i. Requires transfer of $1M General Fund into prescribed burn fund. Not expected to gain
traction. Can remove from tracker.
l. SB 030: Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions (CML Amend)
i. Could potentially create redundant work and be an unfunded mandate on local govts.
Interest in utilizing MPOs rather than local government. Committee recommends a Monitor
position.
m. SB 077: Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act (CML Amend)
i. Bill addresses timelines for CORA requests and aims to help local govts being overwhelmed
by requests. Committee requested input from City Clerk’s Office and recommends a Monitor
position.
D. Other Bills
a. Municipal Court/Law Enforcement related bills
b. CC4CA
i. HB 1040- nuclear energy as alternative source. Tracking.
ii. HB 1009- vegetative fuel mitigation. Support.
iii. 1051 bag fee repeal. Oppose.
iv. Transit reform bill- not yet introduced.
c. Flagged 2 bills:
i. NoCoHumane interest in amendment to attacking dog bill. Staff will follow-up.
ii. Non-profit sector partnership from Chamber of Commerce- nonprofits who talk to electeds
need to register as lobbyists? Drafts circulating but may not have been introduced yet. Staff
will follow-up.
E. Other Business
F. Adjournment at 4:59pm
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