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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 6, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager
Thru: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
RE: Legislative Updates
The Legislative Review Committee (LRC) met on Monday, April 3, 2023 to discuss SB-213, the
State Land Use Bill. The presentation and recording of the meeting can be found here:
https://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/legislative.php
The committee opted to take a monitor position as numerous amendments are expected in the
coming weeks.
Recent bills and positions of note:
Oppose position to HB-1282. This bill seeks to add “public utilities”, to the definition of
“persons” subject to the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CCPA). The bill has the
potential to increase the cost of utility services as the risk of litigation of CCPA claims
becomes more likely. By specifically singling out public utilities as “persons” subject to
the penalties imposed by the CCPA, it implies that public utilities are engaged in conduct
that entails unusual risks to consumers or otherwise warrants higher scrutiny.
Support for SB-270. This bill seeks to allow stream restoration activities to occur without
undue burdens while protecting water users.
Regular Legislative Review Committee (LRC) meetings are scheduled from 3:00-4:00PM in the
CIC Room, 300 LaPorte Ave and via Zoom on the following dates:
April 25
The Bill tracker can be found here: https://www.fcgov.com/citymanager/legislative.php
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