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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 04/15/2025 - Legislative Review Committee Agenda – April 15, 2025 City Manager’s Office LaPorte Ave. 970.221.6505 fcgov.com Legislative Review Committee Agenda Tuesday, April 15, 2025 4:00 - 5:00PM Council Information Chambers (CIC) in City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave In-person with Teams option: Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 251 152 965 654 Passcode: WM2n4GF6 Upon request, the City of Fort Collins will provide language access services for individuals who have limited English proficiency, or auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities, to access City services, programs and activities. Contact 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Dial 711 for Relay Colorado) for assistance. Please provide advance notice. Requests for interpretation at a meeting should be made by noon the day before. A solicitud, la Ciudad de Fort Collins proporcionará servicios de acceso a idiomas para personas que no dominan el idioma inglés, o ayudas y servicios auxiliares para personas con discapacidad, para que puedan acceder a los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad. Para asistencia, llame al 970.221.6515 (V/TDD: Marque 711 para Relay Colorado). Por favor proporcione aviso previo cuando sea posible. Las solicitudes de interpretación en una reunión deben realizarse antes del mediodía del día anterior. A. Call Meeting to Order B. Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2025. Draft attached C. Bill Overview and Discussion Position Bills a. HB-1029: Municipal Authority over Certain Land-Support – (Signed by Governor) b. HB-1039 Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements- Support c. HB- 1044: Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection-Support (PI’d; new bill anticipated) d. HB-1051: Repeal Recycled Bag Carryout Fee- Oppose (has been Postponed Indefinitely) e. HB-1056: Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities-Oppose f. HB-1060: Electronic Fence Detection System – Oppose (Passed-Considering veto letter) g. HB-1077: Backflow Prevention Devices Requirement – Support (Signed by Governor) h. HB-1096: Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology – Monitor i. HB-1113: Limit Turf in New Residential Development – Monitor j. HB-1147: Fairness and Transparency in Municipal Court – Oppose (Passed-CML requesting veto letter) k. HB-1224: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications - Monitor (CML Amend) (Passed) l. HB-1268: Utility On-Bill Repayment Program Financing – Support m. HB-1272: Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing – Support n. HB-1276: Court Actions Related to Failure to Appear in Court – Support o. HB-1295: Food Truck Operations – Oppose p. HB-1300: Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement Oppose (CML Oppose) q. HB-1303: Funding for Motor Vehicle Collision Prevention - Monitor (CML Support) r. SB-001: Colorado Voting Rights Act – Monitor s. SB-002: Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures – Amend t. SB-020: Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement – Amend (Sponsor NOT open to amendments) City Manager’s Office LaPorte Ave. 970.221.6505 fcgov.com u. SB-030: Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions – Amend v. SB-077: Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act – Monitor (Passed and sent to Governor) w. SB-163: Battery Storage Programs – Support Tracked Bills a. HB-1031: Law Enforcement Whistleblower Protection (CML Amend) b. HB-1032: Improving Infrastructure to Reduce Homelessness (CML Amend) c. HB-1169: Housing Developments on Faith and Educational Land (CML Oppose) d. HB- 1239: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CML Oppose) (Fiscal Note) e. HB-1273: Residential Building Stair Modernization (CML Oppose) f. Budget Orbital Bills D. CC4CA/CML Policy related E. Other Business a. LRC Schedule F. Adjournment Next Scheduled Committee Meetings: • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM – Passed Bills Overview and Update City Manager’s Office LaPorte Ave. 970.221.6505 fcgov.com DRAFT-Legislative Review Committee Agenda Tuesday, April 1, 2025. A. Meeting Called to Order at 4:01 PM. Councilmembers present: Pignataro, Olson, Gutowsky (alternate), Mayor Arndt Staff/Lobbyists present: Tyler Marr, Ginny Sawyer, Dianne Criswell, Megan DeMasters, Jenn Cassell, Ed Bowditch, Sylvia Tatman-Burruss, Max Valdez B. Approval of Minutes from March 18, 2025. Moved by Ohlson, seconded by Gutowsky. Motion passed 3-0. C. Bill Overview and Discussion Position Bills a. HB-1029: Municipal Authority over Certain Land – Support (PASSED, signed into law) b. HB-1039: Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements – Support c. HB-1044: Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection – Support (Postponed Indefinitely; new bill anticipated) d. HB-1051: Repeal Recycled Bag Carryout Fee – Oppose (Postponed Indefinitely) e. HB-1056: Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities – Oppose f. HB-1060: Electronic Fence Detection System – Oppose • Passed out of committee; monitoring final vote g. HB-1077: Backflow Prevention Devices Requirement – Support (PASSED, signed into law) h. HB-1096: Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology – Oppose • Change City position to Monitor (based on bill being reduced to a grant program (CC4CA reconsidering position) i. HB-1113: Limit Turf in New Residential Development – Monitor j. HB-1147: Fairness and Transparency in Municipal Court – Oppose (PASSED) k. HB-1224: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications – CML Amend (PASSED) l. HB-1268: Utility On-Bill Repayment Program Financing – Support m. HB-1272: Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing – Support (Postponed Indefinitely) n. HB-1276: Court Actions Related to Failure to Appear in Court – Support o. HB-1295: Food Truck Operations – Monitor • City position to Oppose due to concerns over local control and enforcement challenges p. HB-1303: Crash Prevention – Monitor • Bill is fee-based funding for CDOT grants; awaiting impact assessment & applicability to municipal fleets q. SB-001: Colorado Voting Rights Act – Monitor r. SB-002: Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures – Amend • Local governments now largely in agreement s. SB-020: Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement – Amend (Sponsor NOT open to amendments) t. SB-030: Increase Transportation Mode Choice & Reduce Emissions – Amend u. SB-077: Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act – Monitor v. SB-163: Battery Storage Programs – Support City Manager’s Office LaPorte Ave. 970.221.6505 fcgov.com Tracked Bills a. HB-1031: Law Enforcement Whistleblower Protection – CML Amend b. HB-1032: Improving Infrastructure to Reduce Homelessness – CML Amend c. HB-1169: Housing Developments on Faith & Educational Land – CML Oppose • Passed local government committee; expected on Senate floor next week. Amendments on height restrictions and definitions unresolved. d. HB-1239: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act – CML Oppose (Fiscal Note) e. HB-1273: Residential Building Stair Modernization – CML Oppose • CSU students may advocate in support for increased student housing. f. HB-1300: Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement – CML Oppose • Likely to pass; staff may provide testimony due to expected challenges for the City. Budget update: • FY 2025-26 Budget: Introduced March 31. • Due to a significant shortfall, the state is identifying savings by reducing/eliminating programs. • Senate is reviewing the “long bill” this week. Notable Bills Passed a. SB-046: Local Government Tax Audit Confidentiality Standards i. Establishes uniform confidentiality standards for third-party auditors conducting sales and use tax investigations. D. CC4CA/CML Policy related a. SB-161: Transit Reform – Amend (New coordination requirements for transit agencies) E. Other Business F. Meeting Adjourned at 4:48 PM Next Scheduled Committee Meetings: • Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM • Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM • Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM – Passed Bills Overview and Update Fort Collins Position Bills – April 15, 2025 Bill # Title Description Position Status Sponsors (House and Senate) HB25- 1029 Municipal Authority over Certain Land municipality acquires that is outside its municipal limits. Senate: L. Liston (R), C. Kipp (D) HB25- 1039 Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to (D); Senate: M. Catlin (R), D. Roberts (D) HB25- 1044 Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection additional fee-based funding for local vulnerable road user protection strategies. Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Senate: F. Winter (D), L. Cutter (D) HB25- 1051 Repeal Recycled Paper Carryout Bag Fee charge a fee for providing recycled paper carryout bags. Environment Postpone Indefinitely (02/06/2025) Pugliese (R); Senate: B. Pelton (R) HB25- 1056 Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities telecommunications facilities. Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee (D); Senate: D. Roberts (D), N. Hinrichsen (D) HB25- 1060 Electronic Fence Detection Systems No Amendments (04/04/2025) (D); Senate: K. Mullica (D), B. HB25- 1077 Backflow Prevention Devices Requirements prevention devices, and, in connection therewith, removing the licensure requirement for individuals who inspect, test, or repair the devices. (D); Senate: D. Roberts (D), J. Rich (R) HB25- 1096 Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology technology projects. to Transportation & Energy (D); Senate: C. Kipp (D), M. Ball HB25- 1113 Limit Turf in New Residential Development residential development. Amendments - Result was to McCormick (D); Senate: D. HB25- 1147 Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court subject to similar conditions as state court defendants. Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily (04/06/2025) (D); Senate: M. Weissman (D), J. Amabile (D) HB25- 1224 Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications Property Act"". Amendments - Result was to (R); Senate: M. Snyder (D) HB25- 1268 Utility On-Bill Repayment Program Financing certain energy-related improvements. Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only (D); Senate: F. Winter (D), K. Mullica (D) HB25- 1272 Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing to Local Government & Housing Boesenecker (D); Senate: J. HB25- 1276 Court Actions Related to Failure to Appear in Court connection therewith, permitting certain conditions on pre-trial release for defendants who have previously failed to appear. to Judiciary (02/20/2025) Senate: D. Roberts (D), L. Frizell (R) HB25- 1295 Food Truck Operations Concerning the operation of food trucks, and, in connection therewith, establishing a reciprocal licensing and permitting system between local government jurisdictions for the operation of food trucks. Over Daily - No Amendments (04/06/2025) House: M. Rutinel (D); Senate: 1300 Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement compensation claims, and, in connection therewith, requiring an employer or the employer's insurer to use the division of workers' compensation's utilization standards and changing the mechanism by which a claimant can choose a treating physician. Daily - No Amendments (04/06/2025) Kipp (D) HB25- 1303 Funding for Motor Vehicle Collision Prevention transportation to provide funding for transportation system enhancements that lower automobile insurance costs by reducing the number of collisions that involve a motor vehicle. Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Finance (04/01/2025) Lukens (D); Senate: F. Winter (D), D. Roberts (D) SB25- 001 Colorado Voting Rights Act Concerning the administration of elections, and, in connection therewith, creating the Colorado Voting Rights Act and making an appropriation. to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs (03/31/2025) J. Bacon (D), J. Joseph (D) SB25- 002 Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures for local climatic and geographic conditions for the construction and installation of residential and nonresidential factory-built structures, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation. to Transportation, Housing & Local Government (03/31/2025) Sr. (D); House: A. Boesenecker (D), R. Stewart (D) SB25- 020 Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement to Judiciary (03/31/2025) Gonzales (D); House: M. Lindsay SB25- 030 Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions reduce emissions. Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations Hinrichsen (D); House: M. Froelich (D) SB25- 077 Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act House (04/07/2025) House: M. Soper (R), M. Carter SB25- 163 Battery Stewardship Programs the disposal of certain batteries. Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations Brown (D), R. Stewart (D)