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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 3/4/2014 - Legislative Review Committee Agenda - March 4, 2014City Manager’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com Legislative Review Committee Agenda March 4, 2014, 4:00 p.m. City Manager’s Conference Room 1. Approval of minutes from February 18, 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  Final review of planned National League of Cities events City Manager’s Office City Hall 300 LaPorte Ave. PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com Legislative Review Committee Agenda Meeting Notes February 18, 2014, 4:00 p.m. City Manager’s Conference Room Present: Wade Troxell, Councilmember; Lisa Poppaw, Councilmember; Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; Steve Roy, City Attorney; Dan Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager Absent: None Guests: None Councilmember Troxell called the meeting to order at 4:13 pm. Adoption of the minutes from the February 4, 2014 meeting were moved for approval by Councilmember Cunniff and seconded by Councilmember Poppaw. Minutes were adopted without amendment. Councilmember Troxell provided a brief summary of the CML Policy Committee meeting held on Friday, February 14. He asked how staff reviewed and incorporated the bills tracked by CML into the Fort Collins LRC review. Dan indicated that CML tracks far more bills than Fort Collins does, in part because of their presence in Denver and in part due to the four-person legislative staff. Councilmember Troxell asked that the CML bill tracking list be provided in the LRC packet to allow Councilmembers a chance to identify bills of interest. After this discussion, Dan reviewed some of the bills listed in the LRC agenda. HB14-1132 would provide local control for setting hours of operation for alcohol sales. Dan updated the LRC that the bill was killed by the House sponsor. Dan indicated that a late bill is likely that would revive this issue, LRC affirmed their opposition. HB14-1152 would require disposal of passive surveillance records that could be used for law enforcement. Dan stated that the bill initially proposed a 6 month limit for retention then a 12-month limit, and that now an amendment is expected to extend retention to three (3) years. After some discussion, LRC affirmed an oppose position. HB14-1229 seeks to ensure local licensing bodies have retail marijuana fingerprint check authority. Dan stated that this bill comes from Boulder and is supported by CML, its intended to clean up a provision from the implementation of retail marijuana. LRC adopted a support position 2 HB14-1267 is a bill seeking to allow public entities the ability to reintroduce black-footed ferrets onto publicly-owned lands. Dan said that the bill requires a safe harbor agreement with US Fish and Wildlife Service before reintroduction and that suitable reintroduction requires significant land and abundant prairie dogs (food source). This bill is a Fort Collins sponsored bill. LRC adopted a support position. SB14-073 brings back a brownfield contaminated lands income tax credit. This bill would provide incentives to landowners to rehabilitate contaminated lands. Councilmember Poppaw sought information about the amount of the tax credit and source of funding. LRC adopted a monitor position on this bill. SB14-089 is a bill to prohibit state agreements for payment in lieu of tax. Dan stated that initially this bill prevented state agencies from entering payment in lieu agreements but had since been amended. With the amendment the LRC adopted a monitor position. SB14-103 concerns the phase in of high-efficiency water fixture options. Dan discussed the benefits of this bill – ensuring high-efficiency fixtures are available – but also mentioned that a potential drawback could be retrofitting homes. LRC adopted a monitor position pending additional feedback from City building officials. SB14-121 concerns assistance to local governments after a disaster. LRC adopted a support position on this bill. SB14-129 is a marijuana criminal provision cleanup. Dan discussed some of the penalty changes made in the bill. Steve Roy indicated that the bill goes further than just penalties, including diversion. LRC adopted a monitor position on the bill. SB14-134 would repeal statutory water quality fee schedules. Dan indicated that this bill seeks to alter the process for fee setting and could have an impact on funding for large water projects. He emphasized the City does not oppose updating fees but rather opposes the process that this bill takes. LRC adopted an oppose position. LRC the discussed proposed meetings while in Washington, DC for the National League of Cities’ conference. Dan reviewed meeting requests he was working on as well as the CML meeting schedule. Dan briefly summarized accompanying the Mayor on her trip to Los Angeles as a part of the President’s Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 pm. Updated: February 26, 2014 Bill # Short Title Staff Proposed Position City Adopted Position Date Intro'd 1st Committee 2nd Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading 1st Committee 2nd Committee 2nd Reading 3rd Reading First House Repass Conf. Cmte Governor HB14‐1002 Water Infrastructure Natural Disaster Grant Fund Support 1/8 Ag 2/5 Ap 2/28 HB14‐1004 CDPS Emergency Mgmt Entities & Disaster Assistance Oppose 1/8 J 1/16 1/22 1/23 LG 2/11 2/14 2/17 2/20 HB14‐1007 Prohibit Ag Burning Fire Danger & Restrict Fireworks Support 1/8 LG 2/6 2/13 2/14 LG 3/4 HB14‐1011 Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding Monitor 1/8 BL 1/28 Ap HB14‐1012 Advanced Industry Investment Income Tax Credit Monitor 1/8 F 2/27 Ap HB14‐1013 Advanced Industries Workforce Development Program Monitor 1/8 BL 2/13 Ap HB14‐1017 Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing Support 1/8 LG 1/22 F 2/19 HB14‐1038 Tastings Alcohol Beverages Other Manufacturers Oppose unless Amended 1/8 BL 1/21 HB14‐1064 Sev Tax Distribution To Local Gov Limits Oil & Gas Oppose 1/8 LG 1/22 Ap HB14‐1077 Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund Support 1/9 F 1/23 1/28 1/29 F 3/6 HB14‐1087 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees Monitor 1/13 SA 1/29 HB14‐1105 Tax Exempt Gas Sales Between Gov Entities Support 1/15 T 2/12 F 3/5 HB14‐1110 School Boards & Executive Session Oppose 1/15 Ed 2/3 2/12 2/13 J HB14‐1119 Tax Credit For Donating Food To Charitable Org Support 1/15 Ag 2/10 F 2/26 HB14‐1122 Keep Legal Marijuana From Those Under 21 Monitor 1/15 J 2/6 2/13 2/14 J 2/26 HB14‐1132 Hours Alcohol Sales On‐premises Consumption Oppose 1/16 LG 1/29 2/14 2/17 HB14‐1152 Passive Surveillance Records Oppose 1/17 J 2/18 2/21 2/24 HB14‐1156 Eligibility Age School Lunch Protection Program Support 1/17 Ed 2/10 Ap HB14‐1164 Nonpartisan Elections Not Coordinated Cnty Clerks Monitor 1/21 SA 1/27 1/29 1/30 SA 2/5 2/10 2/14 2/17 2/18 HB14‐1193 Research Retrieval Fees Public Records Under CORA Oppose unless Amended 1/30 LG 2/19 2/21 2/24 HB14‐1196 Local Government Marijuana Impacts Task Force Monitor 1/30 LG Ap HB14‐1207 CDPHE Household Medication Take‐back Program Support Monitor 1/30 HE 2/13 F 3/5 HB14‐1226 Local Government Authority To Regulate Plastics Support 1/30 BL 2/13 HB14‐1229 Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority Support 1/30 J 2/13 2/19 2/21 J Bill # Short Title y Position Intro'd Committee Committee Reading Reading Committee Committee Reading Reading Repass Cmte Governor SB14‐046 Local Firefighter Safety Grant Program Support 1/9 LG 1/28 F 2/13 SB14‐049 Public Transportation And Utility Endangerment Support 1/9 J 1/29 Ap 2/21 2/25 SB14‐054 Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines Monitor 1/10 BL 1/27 F 2/6 2/11 2/12 BL 3/6 SB14‐073 Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit Monitor 1/14 BL 2/24 F SB14‐089 Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax Monitor 1/14 F 2/4 2/7 2/10 F 3/12 SB14‐103 Phase In High‐efficiency Water Fixture Options Monitor 1/24 Ag 2/13 2/18 2/19 T 3/19 SB14‐118 Protections For Individuals With Disabilities Support 1/27 J SB14‐121 Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency Support 1/27 LG 2/11 2/14 2/19 LG 3/6 SB14‐129 Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up Monitor 1/27 J 2/12 F 2/18 2/25 2/26 SB14‐134 Repeal Statutory Water Quality Fee Schedules Oppose 1/27 Ap 2/21 SB14‐145 Water Conservation Incentives Oppose unless Amended 2/13 Ag 2/27 City positions Bill Action Summary Scheduled for action (yellow) Support (green) Legislative committee action not scheduled (no fill) Oppose (red) Amend (blue) Monitor (no fill) Committee Abbreviations Ag = agriculture and natural resources committee Ap = appropriations committee J = judiciary committee BL = Business, labor and econ development committee LG = local government committee Ed = education committee SA = state, veterans and military affairs committee CC = conference committee Trans = transportation committee F = finance committee UA = upon adjournment HE = health care and environment committeee UR = upon recess Bill waiting 2nd/3rd reading or not calendared (no fill) Bill signed by Governor (green) Bill no longer active (gray) Bill passed, date of action (green) First House Second House Bill scheduled in committee of reference (yellow) Bill status Legislative committee action scheduled, date and time (yellow) Bill postponed indefinitely or lost, date of action (red) Bill did not go on to second committee or no action required (black) 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: Friday, February 28 2014 Appropriations 7:30 a.m. Room LSB-A (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: 02/05/2014 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This 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: NOT ON 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 is concerned with anticipated impacts. State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 1 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Status: 02/21/2014 Sent to the Governor Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This 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: NOT ON 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: 02/17/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 2 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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. N/A: Thu, January 16, 2014, by skendall@fcgov.com (16-Jan-14) OEDIT has full authority to expend gifts, grants and State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 3 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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: Thursday, February 27 2014 Finance Upon Adjournment Room LSB-A (2) in house 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 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 4 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Fiscal Notes: Analyze This 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: NOT ON 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: * Is in an advanced industry; * Is for at least 160 hours and that lasts less than one year; State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 5 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 * 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: 02/13/2014 House Committee on Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This 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 local grads and students, with likely result being more residents returing/staying in local workforce, better industry training for State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 6 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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: Friday, February 28 2014 Appropriations 7:30 a.m. Room LSB-A (10) 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: 02/19/2014 House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB14-1027 Plug-in Electric Motor Vehicle Definition Comment: Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Plug-in Electric Motor Vehicle Definition Sponsors: FISCHER / JONES Summary: Transportation Legislation Review Committee. For purposes of registering a motor vehicle, a "plug-in electric motor vehicle" is State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 7 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 defined to include motor vehicles that are certified to be eligible for a particular federal tax credit and a catch-all provision that applies to other vehicles; for example, one that is retrofitted to be a plug-in electric vehicle. The bill clarifies the catch-all component of the definition to ensure that it is not too expansive. Status: 02/19/2014 Governor Action - Signed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Tue, February 25, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com (25-Feb-14) Interest in promoting alternate fuel/power vehicles to reduce GHG mobile emissions Monitor/Support: Tue, February 25, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com (25-Feb-14) Nominal. Clarification bill. N/A: Tue, February 25, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com (25-Feb-14) Could help reduce mobile source emissions if more electric vehicles on the road. 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: Thursday, March 6 2014 SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE Upon Adjournment SCR 354 (2) in senate calendar. Short Title: Raise Cap Oil Gas Conservation & Env Response Fund 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: 02/03/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance 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 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 8 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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. HB14-1105 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, March 5 2014 Finance 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (4) 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: 02/12/2014 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This 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 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 9 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Neutral: Thu, January 23, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com (23-Jan-14) Nominal bottom line impact. See above. 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. HB14-1110 School Boards & Executive Session Comment: LPA pg. 21, Soverign and Governmental Immunity #1 "Support legislation that protects the interests of municipalities and their officers and employees in the lawful and proper performance of their duties and responsibilities." Position: Calendar Notification: Monday, March 3 2014 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: School Boards & Executive Session Sponsors: PENISTON / HODGE Summary: Bill affects school districts - not cities - but, if successful, a similar proposal for cities is expected. Status: 02/21/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB14-1119 Tax Credit For Donating Food To Charitable Org Comment: LPA pg 25, Social Sustainability #1, "Support maintaining or increasing the funds available through the state and federal government for community-focused non-profits to provide human services and housing support." Position: State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 10 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 26 2014 Finance 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (5) in house calendar. Short Title: Tax Credit For Donating Food To Charitable Org Sponsors: MCLACHLAN / HODGE Summary: Bill could encourage more giving to local hunger-related charities. Status: 02/10/2014 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) Medium Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) One in seven children in Larimer County are food insecure. Providing income tax credits for individuals who provide food donations will be critical to get healthy food in front of children. Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) Colorado’s food banks and pantries have experienced historic demand over the past few years, and much of this demand has come from families and individuals who have been forced to use this safety net for the first time. Emergency food providers across Colorado have experienced challenges keeping their shelves filled and have often not been able to even provide the basic necessities to those in need. In many neighboring states, similar tax credits have helped food banks procure more diverse produce donations, which is often a rare offering to the families that they serve. Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) This bill is being advocated for by several City Partners, including the Food Bank for Larimer County, and CanDo. This bill was reviewed by the Local Food Cluster Policy Subcommittee, who is also supportive of this effort. 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: Wednesday, February 26 2014 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 11 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 (1) in senate 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: 02/17/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This 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: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Hours Alcohol Sales On-premises Consumption 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: 02/17/2014 House Third Reading Lost Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This 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 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 12 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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. Oppose: Sat, February 08, 2014, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (08-Feb-14) LRC discussion indicated that if the bill was amended to limit local governments' authority to restrict hours of operation then position would change. An amendment was accepted to this effect. Position has been updated from support to oppose. 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: Oppose 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 the programs in achieving their crime reduction goals. Status: 02/24/2014 House Third Reading Passed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB14-1156 Eligibility Age School Lunch Protection Program Comment: LPA pg 26, Social Sustainability #2, "Support appropriate educational funding for K-12 and public post-secondary institutions to ensure opportunity for youth." Position: Calendar NOT ON CALENDAR State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 13 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Notification: Short Title: Eligibility Age School Lunch Protection Program Sponsors: MORENO / ULIBARRI Summary: This bill expands eligible grade levels from second to twelfth grade, and increases the maximum allowable state appropriation from $1.5 million to $3.5 million. This expansion could help feed more needy school-age children. Status: 02/10/2014 House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) Medium Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) One in seven children in Larimer County are food insecure. Helping to provide them with access to lunch is critical toward addressing this issue. Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) For every .40 cents spent in state dollars to pay for a reduced student’s lunch, $2.78 will be received in federal dollars through USDA meal reimbursement. Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) This bill was reviewed by the Local Food Cluster Policy Subcommittee and CanDo and both are in support. 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: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Nonpartisan Elections Not Coordinated Cnty Clerks Sponsors: HULLINGHORST / ULIBARRI Summary: Improving the election codes help the City conduct better elections. Status: 02/18/2014 Governor Action - Signed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 14 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 HB14-1193 Research Retrieval Fees Public Records Under CORA Comment: LPA pg. 19, Home Rule #1 "Support legislative efforts to strengthen home rule authority of municipal governments." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Research Retrieval Fees Public Records Under CORA Sponsors: SALAZAR / KEFALAS Summary: Bill seeks to alter the research and retrieval fees cities can charge - it is inconsistent with current case law on both fee amount and nexus for fee (nominal vs. reasonable). Status: 02/24/2014 House Third Reading Passed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB14-1196 Local Government Marijuana Impacts Task Force Comment: LPA pg 28, Marijuana #2, "Support legislation to clarify the implementation and local rights and responsibilities related to Amendment 64." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Local Government Marijuana Impacts Task Force Sponsors: GEROU / JAHN Summary: Exploring the local impacts of implementation throughout the state could assist Fort Collins in its regulation of marijuana. Status: 02/20/2014 House Committee on Local Government Lay Over Amended Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB14-1207 CDPHE Household Medication Take-back Program Comment: LPA pg 29, Public Safety #19, "Support legislation to require greater producer responsibility such as “take back” for prescription drugs to avoid these substances being abused or State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 15 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 being disposed of into the water supply." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: Wednesday, March 5 2014 Finance 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (3) in house calendar. Short Title: CDPHE Household Medication Take-back Program Sponsors: YOUNG / AGUILAR Summary: Increased options for disposal of prescription drugs could assist reducing prescription drug abuse. Status: 02/13/2014 House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment Refer Unamended to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: : Fri, January 31, 2014, by cwebb@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) This bill is important for the City to meet its goal of providing a year-round medication take back option for City residents. N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) Regulations through Larimer County Health Department N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) n/a N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) n/a No Effect: Fri, January 31, 2014, by lmurray@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) As I understand this, the CDPHE would operate the program and should have minimal to no impact on City operations except that the "drug take back day" operated by specific City departments would no longer be able to provide that service as defined in (6)(b) N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by cwebb@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) City staff is in support of the concept and intent of this bill, however the bill is vaguely written. Even if this bill passes, the State may not be legally allowed to set up a household medication take-back program until the DEA’s medication disposal rule is finalized. N/A: Fri, January 31, 2014, by mgebo@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) n/a State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 16 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 HB14-1229 Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority Comment: Position: Support Calendar Notification: Monday, March 3 2014 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 (2) in senate calendar. Short Title: Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority Sponsors: KAGAN Summary: For retail marijuana licensing purposes, the bill allows a local jurisdiction to submit fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal history background check or to acquire a name-based criminal history check if the licensee's fingerprints are unclassifiable. Status: 02/25/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB14-1267 Local Government & Black-footed Ferrets Comment: LPA pg.14 Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that promotes sustainable economic development." Position: Support Calendar Notification: Monday, March 10 2014 Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Local Government & Black-footed Ferrets Sponsors: FISCHER Summary: The income tax relief provided in this bill should mostly benefit small businesses. Status: 02/04/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: HB14-1279 Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 17 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Comment: Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, March 4 2014 Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property Sponsors: PRIMAVERA / HEATH Summary: For 5 income tax years beginning on January 1, 2014, the bill creates an income tax credit to reimburse a qualifying taxpayer for personal property taxes paid in Colorado for which the taxpayer does not already receive a state or federal income tax benefit. This is accomplished by allowing a tax credit that is equal to the taxpayer's personal property taxes paid multiplied by a percentage equal to 100% minus the sum of the taxpayer's federal marginal income tax rate for the year and 4.63%. To qualify for a tax credit, a taxpayer must have $25,000 or less worth of personal property on which property taxes are paid in Colorado during an income tax year commencing in 2014, or have less than an inflation-adjusted amount for each income tax year thereafter. The amount of the credit that exceeds a taxpayer's income taxes is refunded to the taxpayer. Status: 02/13/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development + Finance + Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Analyze This 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: NOT ON 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: 02/06/2014 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 18 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: 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 Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR 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: 02/19/2014 Governor Action - Signed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: 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 Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 27 2014 Transportation & Energy Upon Adjournment Room 0112 (3) in house calendar. 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 Analyze This Comments: Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by jstokes@fcgov.com (10-Jan-14) This is a no brainer - and should already be required. State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 19 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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) 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. SB14-017 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: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation Sponsors: ROBERTS / VIGIL Summary: State mandated land use planning is inconsistent with this policy. Status: 02/24/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: 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 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 20 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 maintains or enhances current levels of funding for affordable housing throughout Colorado." Position: Support Calendar Notification: Friday, February 28 2014 GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS (2) in senate calendar. 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: 02/21/2014 Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/28/2014 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) 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 SB14-028 Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants Comment: LPA pg. 22, Energy #4, "Support legislation that removes barriers to financing for energy efficiency, and encourages and funds energy efficiency and conservation while allowing local design and implementation of the programs." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, March 19 2014 Transportation & Energy 1:30 p.m. Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants Sponsors: JONES / DURAN Summary: By expanding eligible electric vehicle incentive grantees this bill could encourage broader adoption of e-vehicles. Status: 01/28/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 21 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Analyze This Comments: 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: Support Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 27 2014 GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS (2) 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: 02/25/2014 Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/27/2014 Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) Fort Collins has established strong new goals for waste reduction and recycling (e.g., December 2013 adoption of Zero Waste goals). As evidenced by Product Stewardship laws that have been adopted in 32 states, putting responsibility on manufacturers and retailers for appropriate end-of-life disposal of their products helps redistribute costs so that communities like Fort Collins don't end up having to "pick up the tab" by providing expensive programs like Household Hazardous Waste collection events,to prevent harmful materials from being released into the natural environment. Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) From the City's perspective, creating take-back programs for left-over paint to be collected at local paint retailers is the best, most convenient option that could be provided to citizens, who will no longer have to wait for the City's biannual HHW collection events to be held in order to recycle left-over paint. Greater convenience leads to higher levels of public participation and therefore will help prevent illegal dumping and pollution problems and protect the community's environmental health. Extra costs that have been incurred by the City of Fort Collins to pay for paint recycling at its HHW collection events will be reduced, saving taxpayers' money. Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) Fort Collins sets high importance on environmental State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 22 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 health. The Product Stewardship approach exemplified by this bill has been identified by the City as an excellent system to help people make good decisions about how to best handle hard-to-recycle products and chemicals such as paint. This bill is modelled on successful programs being implemented in many other states and countries around the world. It establishes a clear, simple recycling path for people to take and reinforces good environmental stewardship habits that can be practiced by both households and businesses. It sends a strong "partnership" message about how everyone can take a role - including manufacturers and retailers, not just local government - in protecting the environment. With successful implementation of a paint stewardship program in our state, more opportunities for using this approach to manage other troublesome chemicals and products are likely to emerge; this will help Fort Collins meet its new aspirational goals for Zero Waste. Strongly Support: Fri, January 31, 2014, by sgordon@fcgov.com (31-Jan-14) Although costs are anticipated to be $.075 per gallon of paint sold to fund the program, the paint industry (as represented by the American Coatings Association) has been a supportive partner in developing this bill. It's possible that retailers will ameliorate financial impacts to consumers in part because of extra "foot traffic" that a paint take-back program will bring in to paint stores. Not unlike other public recognition and commendations that the City provides (e.g., ClimateWise member businesses), Fort Collins will help put the paint industry and retailers in the spot-light as role models for other businesses in our community. SB14-043 Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop Comment: LPA pg 14, Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that promotes sustainable economic development." Position: Calendar Notification: Monday, March 3 2014 Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop Sponsors: GRANTHAM Summary: Including greenhouses, nurseries, and other above-ground production under agricultural production areas for property tax purposes can foster more alternative agricultural investment in Fort Collins. Status: 02/21/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 23 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) One of the most challenging aspects of producing food in Colorado is the cost of land and the infrastructure necessary to produce food on that land. By including greenhouses and other infrastructure within the determination of agricultural property taxes, farmers will be able to reallocate money that would go to property taxes to reinvesting in food production. Support: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) This proposal was reviewed by the Local Food Cluster Policy Subcommittee and the committee was in full support. 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 Calendar Notification: Friday, February 28 2014 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 7:30 AM SCR 356 (1) in senate calendar. 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: 02/13/2014 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB14-049 Public Transportation And Utility Endangerment Comment: LPA pg 22, Energy #1, "Support legislation that recognizes the importance of infrastructure security while minimizing restriction to the Utility’s ability to manage security as an integral part of the system." Position: Calendar Wednesday, February 26 2014 State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 24 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Notification: THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE - CONSENT CALENDAR (5) in senate calendar. Short Title: Public Transportation And Utility Endangerment Sponsors: HEATH / PRIOLA Summary: Tampering with energy and transportation infrastructure for the purpose of stealing copper or other metals is a public safety hazard and can cost the public utility significantly. Status: 02/25/2014 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB14-054 Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines 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: Monitor Calendar Notification: Thursday, March 6 2014 Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines Sponsors: BALMER / PABON Summary: Increasing local control option for addressing liquor violations may positively impact Fort Collins liquor licensing and regulation. Status: 02/12/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: 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: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 25 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Short Title: Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit Sponsors: JAHN / GEROU Summary: Cleaning up brownfields provides environmental and community health benefits. Status: 02/24/2014 Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB14-089 Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax Comment: LPA pg. 25, Planning and Land Use #1, "Support legislation that requires regional cooperation in land use and transportation planning, and legislation that fosters sustainable development, without unduly constraining the City’s home rule powers." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, March 12 2014 Finance 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax Sponsors: SCHWARTZ / FISCHER Summary: Preventing state agencies from negotiating and entering into land use agreements to compensate local governments could negatively impact Fort Collins. Status: 02/10/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: 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: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, March 19 2014 Transportation & Energy 1:30 p.m. Room 0112 (2) in house calendar. State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 26 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 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: 02/21/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB14-118 Protections For Individuals With Disabilities Comment: Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Protections For Individuals With Disabilities Sponsors: STEADMAN Summary: Makes some conforming amendments to state law to ADA as well as giving disabled persons ability to bring suit for exclusion from activities and programs. Status: 01/27/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: SB14-121 Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency Comment: LPA pg 8, Priorities, "Support necessary resources to aid Northern Colorado recovery from 2013 flooding" Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, March 6 2014 Local Government Upon Adjournment Room 0107 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency Sponsors: LAMBERT / YOUNG Summary: Additional resources to recover from natural disasters could help Fort Collins in future. State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 27 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Status: 02/19/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB14-129 Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up Comment: LPA pg 28, Marijuana #4, "Support legislation and policies that protect communities’ ability to raise necessary funds to maintain public safety and enforce marijuana possession laws." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 26 2014 THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE (4) in senate calendar. Short Title: Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up Sponsors: STEADMAN / MAY Summary: Clarifying enforcement of marijuana legalization enhances public understanding of the penalties. Status: 02/25/2014 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB14-145 Water Conservation Incentives Comment: LPA pg. 23, Water Quality and Supply #2, "Support water quality legislation that results in reasonable water quality control regulations that are cost effective and can show identifiable benefits." Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 27 2014 SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 353 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Water Conservation Incentives Sponsors: HODGE Summary: This bill incentives conservation but also seeks to prevent cities from implementing irrigated vegetation requirements. Status: 02/13/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 28 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) Medium to High Oppose: Fri, February 21, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com (21-Feb-14) My only concern is that it looks like you can’t require irrigation in medians at all – it doesn’t seem to differentiate between establishment and long-term irrigation. I wish it would say, “except for establishment” or something along those lines. I also wonder if the attorneys office has had a chance to comment, as this affects our home rule. State Bill Colorado - Bill Dossiers Page 29 of 29 file://C:\Users\acrane\Desktop\LRC030414 Bill Dossiers.htm 2/26/2014 HB14‐1267 Local Government & Black‐footed Ferrets Support 2/4 Ag 3/10 HB14‐1279 Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property Support 2/13 BL 3/4 SB14‐002 Safe2tell Program In Department Of Law Support 1/8 Ed 1/23 F 2/6 SB14‐007 County General Fund For Road & Bridge Flood Damage Support 1/8 LG 1/21 1/24 1/28 LG 1/30 2/5 2/10 2/19 SB14‐009 Disclose Separate Ownership Mineral Estate Support 1/8 J 1/15 1/23 1/24 T 2/27 SB14‐010 Manufactured Home Communities Monitor 1/8 J 2/19 SB14‐017 Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation Oppose 1/8 Ag 2/6 2/21 2/24 Ag SB14‐022 Community Development Financial Institutions Support 1/8 F 2/18 2/28 SB14‐028 Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants Support 1/8 T 1/21 1/24 1/28 T 3/19 SB14‐029 Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Support 1/8 Ag 2/5 Ap 2/21 2/26 SB14‐043 Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop Support 1/8 F 2/13 2/19 2/20 Ag 3/3 SB14‐044 Seniors Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Oppose 1/8 SA 1/29 SB14‐045 Responsibility Local Officials Wildland Fire Mgmt Oppose 1/8 SA 1/29 City of Fort Collins Legislative Tracking General Assembly Session 2014 First House Second House