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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
February 4, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
1. Approval of minutes from January 21, 2014 meeting
2. Review City Positions on Colorado General Assembly Bills
3. Consider Positions on New Colorado General Assembly Bills
4. Review other General Assembly activity
5. Other business
• National League of Cities planning
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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
Meeting Notes
January 21, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
Present: Wade Troxell, Councilmember; Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Wendy
Williams, Assistant City Manager; Steve Roy, City Attorney; Dan Weinheimer,
Legislative Policy Manager
Absent: Lisa Poppaw, Councilmember
Guests: Dale Adamy
Councilmember Troxell called the meeting to order at 4:08 pm.
Adoption of the minutes from the November 5, 2013 meeting were moved for
approval by Councilmember Cunniff and seconded by Councilmember Troxell.
Minutes were adopted without amendment.
Councilmember Troxell sought to clarify process for City review of bills and to
clarify staff recommended positions versus adopted positions of the LRC. Dan
presented an overview of the process for staff review including use of the State
Bill website, staff lists used to analyze proposals in specific issue areas, City
Attorney comments, and information gathered from Colorado Municipal League
and other outside groups. Several process improvements will be adopted in
response to LRC feedback –
• staff will remove the bill list from the LRC agenda document (relying
instead on the bill tracker for a detailed bill list)
• staff will ensure that the bill tracker is published on LRC website
• staff will distribute a searchable bill dossier to LRC (allowing members to
read bills if desired)
After this discussion, Dan reviewed the bills listed in the LRC agenda.
HB14-1002 would create a water infrastructure grant fund for use after natural
disasters. LRC adopted a support position.
HB14-1004 attempts to realign emergency management entities providing
disaster response. Based on staff recommendation that this reorganization would
result in a net negative for local emergency response, LRC adopted an oppose
position.
HB14-1007 provides additional power to counties during times of severe fire risk
to restrict agricultural burning and fireworks. LRC adopted a support
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position citing risks to public safety from fire. Councilmember Troxell asked that
Dan check whether Larimer County has adopted a position on this bill.
HB14-1011, 1012, and 1013 all involve programs meant to spur advanced
industries either through funding, tax credit or workforce development. LRC
sought to have additional information before taking a position on these bills and
adopted a monitor position.
HB14-1017 seeks to add funding options and realign the Department of Local
Affairs to support creation of more affordable housing statewide. The LRC
adopted a support position on this bill.
HB14-1038 would have expanded tasting rooms and the goods that a tasting
room could offer beyond those produced by the business hosting the tasting room.
Dan noted that this bill was killed by the sponsor; LRC did not consider a position
on this bill.
HB14-1064 deals with capping the amount of severance tax – money meant to
address local impacts from extraction activities – to cities that have adopted
moratoria or bans on oil and gas. LRC adopted an oppose position.
HB14-1077 seeks to increase the amount available in the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission’s environmental response fund. LRC adopted a
support position.
HB14-1087 would prevent public employees from collective bargaining. LRC
adopted a monitor position.
HB14-1105 concerns tax exempt fuel sales between government agencies,
making these sales legal. LRC adopted a support position. Councilmember
Cunniff commented that this bill offers efficiency in the use of taxpayer funds and
in operations when school districts, cities and counties can pool resources.
HB14-1122 is a proposal meant to keep marijuana from those under-21. The
LRC discussed how this would work and members requested additional details
and a chance to address local concerns. LRC adopted a monitor position pending
additional information.
HB14-1132 would provide local control for setting hours of operation for
alcohol sales. Dan discussed that this proposal is written to allow cities to either
extend (from 2am to 7am) hours of operation or contract the hours of operation.
On the basis of local control the LRC adopted a support position.
SB14-002 creates a permanent funding source and home for the Safe2Tell
program within the Attorney General’s Office. This program is an anonymous tip
hotline for students to report school threats. LRC adopted a support position.
SB14-007 allows counties to alter their portion of the road and bridge fund to
address flood damaged infrastructure. The LRC adopted a support position.
SB14-009 seeks to implement a disclosure of split mineral and property estate
at time of real estate transactions. LRC adopted a support position.
SB14-022 would allow cities to adopt financial policies to put reserves into a
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). This mechanism could
then be used to fund affordable housing construction. LRC adopted a support
position. Councilmember Cunniff noted that local adoption of a CDFI policy
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would still require robust community conversation but increased flexibility is a
good thing.
SB14-045 concerns responsibility for wildland incident management. Dan
noted that PFA expressed opposition to this bill and circulated information from
the Colorado State Fire Chiefs also opposing the bill. LRC adopted an oppose
position.
SB14-046 creates a local firefighter safety grant program. Dan noted this
program may not directly benefit PFA but could provide resources to volunteer
departments within the region. LRC adopted a support position.
The LRC then briefly discussed the March National League of Cities conference
in Washington DC. Dan sought input from members about whether they were
interested in side meetings with legislators or federal agencies. Councilmember
Troxell expressed a desire to schedule any meetings around the Colorado
Municipal League events.
Finally, the LRC briefly discussed CRS 24-17-104 which could prevent local
governments from adopting plastic bag regulations. Dan stated that a bill may be
introduced in 2014 and that it might fall outside the adopted Legislative Policy
Agenda. LRC members agreed that if it did then a resolution would be brought to
Council to take a position on that bill.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm.
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:
Monday, February 3 2014
Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources
1:30 p.m. Room 0107
(1) in house 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: 01/08/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture,
Livestock, & Natural Resources
Fiscal Notes:
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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:
Tuesday, February 11 2014
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
2:00 PM SCR 353
(3) in senate 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
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is concerned with anticipated impacts.
Status: 01/27/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Oppose: Thu, January 09, 2014, by migavin@poudre-fire.org
(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:
Thursday, February 6 2014
Local Government
Upon Adjournment Room 0107
(3) in house 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: 01/08/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
Analyze This
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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:
? 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: 01/28/2014 House Committee on Business, Labor, Economic, &
Workforce Development Refer Unamended to Appropriations
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.
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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.
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: 01/08/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance +
Appropriations
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Fiscal Notes:
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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
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.
HB14-1013 Advanced Industries Workforce Development Program
Comment:
Position: Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
Thursday, February 6 2014
Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development
1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A
(1) in house calendar.
Short Title: Advanced Industries Workforce Development Program
Sponsors: LEE / TODD
Summary: The bill creates the advanced industries workforce development
program in the Colorado office of economic development (office).
The purpose of the program is to allow the office to reimburse a
business for one-half of its expenses related to a qualifying internship
or apprenticeship. A qualifying internship or apprenticeship is one
that:
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* Is in an advanced industry;
* Is for at least 160 hours and that lasts less than one year;
* Allows students to gain valuable work experience in at least 3
specified occupational areas;
* Pays the intern or apprentice a stipend;
* Provides a mentor or supervisor that will work closely with the
intern or apprentice;
* Is not for the purpose of meeting required residency or clinical
hours for the intern;
* Is with an advanced industry business that has a physical operation
facility in the state;
* Is for a high-school or college student, a resident who is a student at
an out-of-state college, or a recent grad of either; and
* Along with all other internships and apprenticeships, constitutes
less than 50% of the business's workforce located in the state. A
business may be reimbursed for up to 5 interns and apprentices per
location and up to 10 at all locations, but the maximum amount that a
business may be reimbursed for each internship or apprenticeship is
$5,000, of which no more than $2,500 may be for a stipend paid to
the intern or apprentice. The office is required to contract with
multiple intermediaries, which are advanced industry associations, to
facilitate the program administration. The office may permit an
intermediary to:
* Match an intern or apprentice with a business;
* Identify qualifying internships and apprenticeships;
* Submit reimbursement applications to the office;
* Provide assessments of the program to the office; and
* Identify job placement for the interns and apprentices. For the next
3 fiscal years, the general assembly is required to annually
appropriate $450,000 from the general fund to the office for program
reimbursements. The general assembly is also required to make a
general fund appropriation to the office for program administration
expenses. The office is required to solicit information about
apprenticeships and internships that were reimbursed through the
program and to submit a report to legislative committees about the
program.
Status: 01/08/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business, Labor,
Economic, & Workforce Development
Fiscal Notes:
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Comments:
Strongly Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by
cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) high
Strongly Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by
cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) encourage local businesses to create opportunties for
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local grads and students, with likely result being more residents
returing/staying in local workforce, better industry training for
residents, and development of larger/better skilled local workforce
Strongly Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by
cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) hard to tell. Short-term will be minimal. It's the long-term
effect of shifting sophistication of workforce and local industry
collaboration with education that will bear out true benefit, which
could range from greater sales tax revenues to increased construciton
and other tax revenues
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:
Thursday, February 6 2014
Finance
Upon Adjournment Room LSB-A
(1) in house 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: 01/22/2014 House Committee on Local Government Refer Amended
to Finance
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Comments:
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:
Wednesday, January 29 2014
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE
(2) in house calendar.
Short Title: Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund
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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: 01/28/2014 House Second Reading Passed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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.
HB14-1087 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employess
Comment: LPA pg. 20, Human Resources #1, "Support legislation that
enhances the City’s ability to decide employment issues, including
collective bargaining, arbitration, compensation, benefits and
leaves."
Position: Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, January 29 2014
State, Veterans, and Military Affairs
Upon Adjournment Room LSB-A
(1) in house calendar.
Short Title: Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employess
Sponsors: EVERETT
Summary: Would ignore voters' will and their ability to consider allowing public
employees to collective bargain.
Status: 01/13/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, &
Military Affairs
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
N/A: Fri, January 17, 2014, by jamiller@fcgov.com
(17-Jan-14) City of Fort Collins citizens voted in favor of allowing
collective bargaining between the City and certain Police Services
employees in 2004. Applicable Police Services employees are
represented by the Fraternal Order of Police. We currently utilize and
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interest-based bargaining approach. This Bill is contrary to the wishes
expressed by citizens in 2004.
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:
Wednesday, February 12 2014
Transportation & Energy
1:30 p.m. Room 0112
(1) in house 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: 01/15/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation &
Energy + Finance
Fiscal Notes:
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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
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.
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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.
HB14-1122 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: 01/15/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
Fiscal Notes:
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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: Support
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, January 29 2014
Local Government
1:30 p.m. Room 0107
(2) in house calendar.
Short Title: Hours Alcohol Sales On-premises Consumption
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Sponsors: DURAN / STEADMAN
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: 01/16/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government
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.
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:
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
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
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the programs in achieving their crime reduction goals.
Status: 01/17/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
Fiscal Notes:
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Comments:
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:
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, January 29 2014
GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS
(2) in house calendar.
Short Title: Nonpartisan Elections Not Coordinated Cnty Clerks
Sponsors: HULLINGHORST / ULIBARRI
Summary: Improving the election codes help the City conduct better elections.
Status: 01/27/2014 House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Comments:
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:
Thursday, February 6 2014
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment SCR 354
(1) in senate 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: 01/23/2014 Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to
Finance
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Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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: 01/28/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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: 01/24/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation &
Energy
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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(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.
SB14-010 Manufactured Home Communities
Comment: LPA pg. 24, Affordable Housing #3, "Support legislation that
protects the rights of low-income and/or disabled
residents in tenant-landlord disputes, especially as it relates to
safety issues."
Position:
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Wednesday, January 29 2014
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM SCR 356
(4) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Manufactured Home Communities
Sponsors: KEFALAS / FISCHER
Summary: Providing resources and options for manufactured home community
tenants can benefit the community.
Status: 01/08/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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:
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Thursday, February 6 2014
SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY
COMMITTEE
1:30 PM Old Supreme Court Chambers
(1) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation
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Sponsors: ROBERTS / VIGIL
Summary: State mandated land use planning is inconsistent with this policy.
Status: 01/08/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural
Resources, & Energy
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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
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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: 01/08/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
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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
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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:
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Wednesday, February 5 2014
SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY
COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment SCR 353
(1) in senate 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: 01/08/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural
Resources, & Energy
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SB14-044 Seniors Motor Vehicle Registration Tax & Fees
Comment:
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Wednesday, January 29 2014
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
1:30 PM SCR 353
(4) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Seniors Motor Vehicle Registration Tax & Fees
Sponsors: HILL
Summary: Currently, owners of motor vehicles pay specific ownership tax and
several registration fees, some of which are based on the age and
weight of the vehicle. The bill authorizes people who are 65 years of
age or older and who have lived in Colorado for 5 years to pay a flat
registration fee of $34.10 and specific ownership tax of $15.90
instead of the normal fees and tax. The fees are apportioned as
follows:
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* The department or county clerk who issues the registration may
retain $2 for costs;
* $1.50 is for the county road and bridge fund;
* 50¢ is for the Colorado state titling and registration account in the
highway users tax fund;
* $2.50 is for the license plate cash fund;
* 50¢ is for the AIR account in the highway users tax fund;
* 10¢ is for the motorist identification account in the highway users
tax fund;
* $13 is for the statewide bridge enterprise special revenue fund;
* $2 is for the emergency medical services account in the highway
users tax fund;
* $12 is for the highway users tax fund.
Status: 01/08/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, &
Military Affairs
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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SB14-045 Responsibility Local Officials Wildland Fire Mgmt
Comment: LPA pg. 26, Fire Protection policy statement, "The Fort Collins
City Council recognizes the critical importance of maintaining a
safe environment and protecting the lives and property of the
citizens of Fort Collins from fire."
Position: Oppose
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Wednesday, January 29 2014
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
1:30 PM SCR 353
(1) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Responsibility Local Officials Wildland Fire Mgmt
Sponsors: LAMBERT
Summary: Taking incident control during a fire or disaster from a fire
department can put the public at risk and does not improve service
delivery.
Status: 01/08/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, &
Military Affairs
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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: 01/28/2014 Senate Committee on Local Government Refer Amended
to Finance
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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SB14-054 Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines
Comment:
Position:
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Short Title: Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines
Sponsors: BALMER / PABON
Summary: When the state or a local licensing authority issues a final decision
suspending an alcohol beverage license or permit for 14 or fewer
days, current law permits an alcohol beverage license or permit holder
to petition the licensing authority for permission to pay a fine in lieu
of the suspension. The licensing authority, in its sole discretion, may
permit the licensee or permit holder to pay a fine if it is satisfied that:
* Public welfare and morals will not be impaired by allowing the
licensee to operate during the suspension period and that payment of a
fine achieves the appropriate discipline;
* The licensee's books and records show, with reasonable accuracy,
the licensee's projected loss of sales if the suspension occurs; and
* The licensee has not had a license or permit suspended or revoked
and has not had a suspension stayed by payment of a fine within the
last 2 years. The bill allows a licensee, regardless of the length of an
ordered suspension, to petition the licensing authority for permission
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to pay a fine in lieu of the suspension. Additionally, the licensee may
petition to pay a fine, and the licensing authority may grant the
petition, regardless of whether the licensee had a license suspended or
paid a fine in lieu of a suspension within the prior 2 years. The bill
retains the requirement that a licensee must not have had a license or
permit revoked within the prior 2 years in order to petition to pay a
fine in lieu of a suspension.
Status: 01/27/2014 Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology
Refer Unamended to Finance
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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:
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Short Title: Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit
Sponsors: JAHN / GEROU
Summary: Cleaning up brownfields provides environmental and community
health benefits.
Status: 01/14/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, &
Technology
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SB14-089 Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax
Comment:
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Tuesday, February 4 2014
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
2:00 PM SCR 354
(3) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax
Sponsors: SCHWARTZ / FISCHER
Summary: Capital Development Committee. The bill clarifies that the state is
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exempt from any requirement for a payment in lieu of property taxes
for property that it owns or leases. The bill also specifies that neither
the state nor any of its political subdivisions may agree to make any
form of a payment in lieu of property taxes in connection with any
property that it owns or leases.
Status: 01/14/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Neutral: Tue, January 28, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(28-Jan-14) Low importance
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:
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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: 01/24/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural
Resources, & Energy
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SB14-121 Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency
Comment:
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Tuesday, February 11 2014
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
2:00 PM SCR 353
(1) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency
Sponsors: LAMBERT / YOUNG
Summary: In the event of a declared disaster emergency, the bill authorizes the
governor to determine the percentage at which the state and a local
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government will contribute moneys to cover the nonfederal cost share
required by federal law when the disaster emergency triggers federal
assistance to the local government through the federal emergency
management agency. As soon as practicable after making such a
determination, the governor is required to notify the joint budget
committee of the source and amount of state moneys that will be
contributed to cover the nonfederal cost share.
Status: 01/27/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government
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SB14-129 Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up
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Short Title: Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up
Sponsors: STEADMAN / MAY
Summary: Section 1. The bill adds consumption and possession of marijuana
and possession of marijuana paraphernalia to the crime of underage
possession or consumption of alcohol. The bill changes the penalty
structure for the crime as follows:
* For a first offense, there is a fine of up to $100 or a requirement to
attend substance abuse education classes;
* For a second offense, there is a fine of up to $100; a requirement to
attend substance abuse education classes; if appropriate, an order for a
substance abuse assessment and any treatment recommended by the
assessment; and up to 24 hours of public service; and
* For a third or subsequent offense, there is a fine of up to $250, an
order for a substance abuse assessment and any treatment
recommended by the assessment, and up to 36 hours of public
service. Section 2. Under current law, the P.O.S.T. board is
encouraged to offer an advanced roadside impaired driving training
course at basic academy training. The bill encourages the P.O.S.T.
board to offer the course as an elective to basic field sobriety training
recertification. Section 3. The bill changes the open marijuana
container crime to require that prosecution prove that the container
has a broken seal, that the contents were partially removed, and that
there is evidence that marijuana was consumed in the vehicle. Current
law only requires proof of one of those 3 elements. Sections 4
through 9. The bill makes conforming amendments.
Status: 01/27/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
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SB14-134 Repeal Statutory Water Quality Fee Schedules
Comment:
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Short Title: Repeal Statutory Water Quality Fee Schedules
Sponsors: HODGE / MAY
Summary: Joint Budget Committee. Section 1 of the bill:
* Repeals the water quality control fund and the statutory schedule of
fees applicable to numerous categories and subcategories of water
quality discharge permits;
* Creates the public and private utilities fund, construction fund,
commerce and industry fund, pesticides fund, and water quality
certifications fund;
* Identifies the particular entities that must pay fees into the new
funds and the services for which the fees must be set to cover; and
* Gives the water quality control commission rule-making authority
to set the fees for the various funds and categories of water quality
discharge permits. The animal feeding operations fund is reenacted,
as are the procedural requirements applicable to the review, issuance,
and appeal of water pollutant discharge permits. Sections 2 through 4
make conforming amendments. Section 5 repeals the drinking water
cash fund's statutory schedule of fees applicable to numerous
categories and subcategories of public water systems and gives the
water quality control commission rule-making authority to set the
fees.
Status: 01/27/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
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