HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 05/06/2025 - Memorandum from Ginny Sawyer re Legislative Review Update
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City Manager’s Office
City Hall
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6505
970.224.6107 - fax
fcgov.com
Date: May 1, 2025
To: Mayor and Councilmembers
Through: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Tyler Marr, Deputy City Manager
From: Ginny Sawyer, Policy & Project Manager
RE: Legislative Review Update
BOTTOM LINE
The Legislative session will end on May 6, 2025. This memo serves as a last update on current
position and tracked bills. The Legislative Review Committee will meet on May 20, 2025 for a
final session wrap-up.
BILL STATUS:
Position Bills
a. HB-1029: Municipal Authority over Certain Land-Support – (Signed by Governor)
b. HB-1039 Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements- Support
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
c. HB- 1044: Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection-Support
(Postponed Indefinitely)
d. HB-1051: Repeal Recycled Bag Carryout Fee- Oppose (Postponed Indefinitely)
e. HB-1056: Local Government Permitting Wireless Telecommunications Facilities-Oppose
Passed and headed to Governor.
f. HB-1060: Electronic Fence Detection System – Oppose (Passed-Sent veto letter)
g. HB-1077: Backflow Prevention Devices Requirement – Support (Signed by Governor)
h. HB-1096: Automated Permits for Clean Energy Technology – Monitor
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
i. HB-1113: Limit Turf in New Residential Development – Monitor
Sent to the Governor.
j. HB-1147: Fairness and Transparency in Municipal Court – Oppose
(Passed-Sent veto letter)
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k. HB-1224: Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Modifications - Monitor (CML Amend)
Sent to the Governor.
l. HB-1268: Utility On-Bill Repayment Program Financing – Support
Passed the House. In Senate Finance committee.
m. HB-1272: Construction Defects & Middle Market Housing – Support
Passed and headed to Governor.
n. HB-1276: Court Actions Related to Failure to Appear in Court – Support
(Postponed Indefinitely)
o. HB-1295: Food Truck Operations – Oppose
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing (04/29/2025)
p. HB-1300: Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement Oppose (CML Oppose)
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments (04/30/2025)
q. HB-1303: Funding for Motor Vehicle Collision Prevention - Monitor (CML Support)
(Postponed Indefinitely)
r. SB-001: Colorado Voting Rights Act – Monitor
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
s. SB-002: Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures – Amend
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
t. SB-020: Tenant and Landlord Law Enforcement – Amend
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
u. SB-030: Increase Transportation Mode Choice Reduce Emissions – Amend
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
v. SB-077: Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act – Monitor (Governor vetoed)
w. SB-163: Battery Storage Programs – Support
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
Tracked Bills
a. HB-1031: Law Enforcement Whistleblower Protection (CML Amend)
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
b. HB-1032: Improving Infrastructure to Reduce Homelessness (CML Amend)
Stalled and not moving.
c. HB-1169: Housing Developments on Faith and Educational Land (CML Oppose)
Stalling in the Senate. Uncertain of outcome.
d. HB-1225: Freedom From Intimidation in Elections (CML Amend)
Likely to pass.
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e. HB- 1239: Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CML Oppose) (Fiscal Note)
Stalling. Outcome uncertain.
f. HB-1273: Residential Building Stair Modernization (CML Oppose)
Passing and likely headed to the Governor.
g. SB-306: Performance Audits of Certain State Agencies
Passed the Senate.
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