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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
April 8, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
City Manager’s Conference Room
1. Approval of minutes from March 4, 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
City Manager’s Office
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Legislative Review Committee Agenda
Meeting Notes
March 4, 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: Kevin Jones, Chamber of Commerce; Mara Brosy-Wiwchar, District
Representative for Congressman Jared Polis
Councilmember Poppaw called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
Adoption of the minutes from the February 18, 2014 meeting were moved for
approval by Councilmember Cunniff and seconded by Councilmember Poppaw.
Minutes were adopted without amendment.
Dan Weinheimer reviewed new legislation with the Committee.
HB14-1110 concerns school district executive session discussions. Dan
mentioned this bill does not currently affect cities but is of concern in that it
changes current practice by requiring recording all of a confidential meeting with
legal counsel. He indicated that should the bill succeed that local government will
be a target of similar legislative action. LRC adopted an oppose position to this
bill.
HB14-1119 would incentivize personal contribution of food donations by
providing a personal tax credit. LRC adopted a support position on the basis
that this could help address hunger.
HB14-1156 seeks to expand the eligible age for school lunch programs. LRC
adopted a support position on the basis that this change would reduce hunger
among school-age children.
HB14-1207 was reconsidered by the LRC, the bill concerns the development of a
CDPHE household medication take back program. Dan discussed staff
concerns – that this bill might preclude local drug take back events and that DEA
might not permit a state drug take back program. He said that he was assured that
the bill would not affect local programs nor would it run against DEA regulations.
Councilmember Cunniff raised a concern about transportation and possession
of prescription drugs for those running take back events. LRC maintained its
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monitor position pending additional information. Staff was directed to discuss the
issue with federal representatives.
HB14-1279 would expand the allowed income tax credit for business personal
property. The bill seeks to increase the allowed credit from $7,000 to $25,000
while backfilling cities for lost revenue. LRC adopted a support position.
HB14-1297 seeks to analyze health data regarding Front Range oil and gas
operations. The bill directs an analysis of human health and quality of life within
Larimer, Weld, Boulder, and Adams counties. LRC adopted a support position.
SB14-028 would expand electric vehicle charging station grants by adding
businesses and nonprofits to the Colorado Energy Office program. LRC adopted a
monitor position. Councilmember Cunniff sought to understand the sponsor and
whether the electrification coalition supported the bill.
SB14-043 concerns greenhouses, nurseries and other agricultural properties.
The bill would expand the all “other agriculture” property tax category to include
greenhouse production and other production locations. LRC adopted a support
position on this bill.
SB14-049 concerns public transportation and utility endangerment and
concerns tampering with transportation devices and transmission lines.
Councilmembers sought additional information about the scale and scope of this
problem in Fort Collins. LRC adopted a support position on this bill.
SB14-118 adds protections for individuals with disabilities to the Colorado
Civil Rights Statutes. Citing the need for additional feedback from staff, the LRC
adopted a monitor position on this bill.
SB14-145 concerns water conservation incentives and has some language
encouraging conservation but would also prevent cities from requiring irrigated
vegetation in new development. Dan pointed out that this bill sought to have the
state implement land use policy, a violation of home rule powers. LRC adopted a
position of oppose unless amended, seeking to remove the land use language.
Dan summarized the planned meetings for Councilmember attending the National
League of Cities conference in Washington, DC March 10-12, 2014.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 pm.
Updated: April 2, 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 2/28 3/3 Ag 3/13 Ap
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 2/27
HB14‐1007 Prohibit Ag Burning Fire Danger & Restrict Fireworks Support 1/8 LG 2/6 2/13 2/14 LG 3/11 3/14 5/8
HB14‐1011 Advanced Industry Economic Development Funding Monitor 1/8 BL 1/28 Ap 4/2
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 4/2
HB14‐1017 Expand Availability Of Affordable Housing Support 1/8 LG 1/22 F 2/19 3/3 3/4 F 3/18 Ap
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 3/12 3/13 3/27
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 3/7 3/10 F 3/18 3/21 3/24 3/31
HB14‐1110 School Boards & Executive Session Oppose 1/15 Ed 2/3 2/12 2/13 J 3/12
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 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/17
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 J 3/10 3/13 3/14 3/19
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 Monitor
Oppose
unless
Amended 1/30 LG 2/19 2/21 2/24 SA 3/17 3/24 3/25 4/3
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 3/18 3/19 HE 3/26 F 4/8
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 3/3 3/6 3/7 3/17
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
SB14‐028 Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants Support 1/8 T 1/21 1/24 1/28 T 3/19 3/21 3/24
SB14‐029 Architectural Paint Stewardship Program Support 1/8 Ag 2/5 Ap 2/21 2/26 2/28 HE 4/3
SB14‐043 Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop Support 1/8 F 2/13 2/19 2/20 Ag 3/3 3/3 3/4 3/20
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
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 2/26 J 3/13 Ap 4/4
SB14‐054 Alcohol Beverage License Suspensions Fines Monitor 1/10 BL 1/27 F 2/6 2/11 2/12 BL 3/6 F 3/19 3/21 3/24 3/25 4/2
SB14‐073 Brownfield Contaminated Land Income Tax Credit Monitor 1/14 BL 2/24 F 3/13
SB14‐089 Prohibit State Agreements Payment In Lieu Of Tax Monitor 1/14 F 2/4 2/7 2/10 F 3/12 3/14 3/17 3/19 3/28
SB14‐103 Phase In High‐efficiency Water Fixture Options Monitor 1/24 Ag 2/13 2/18 2/19 T 3/13 4/3
SB14‐118 Protections For Individuals With Disabilities Monitor 1/27 J
SB14‐121 Assistance To Loc Gov After A Disaster Emergency Support 1/27 LG 2/11 2/14 2/19 LG 3/5 3/7 3/10 3/21
SB14‐129 Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up Monitor 1/27 J 2/12 F 2/18 2/25 2/26 J 4/3
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 4/10
SB14‐162 Quality Management Prehospital EMS Providers Support 3/18 HE 4/10
SB14‐172 Firefighter Heart Circulatory Malfunction Benefits Oppose 3/31 BL 4/9
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
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:
NOT ON 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: 03/13/2014 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, &
Energy Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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:
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.
Status: 02/27/2014 Governor Action - Signed
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:
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: 03/28/2014 Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 5/8/2014
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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:
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? 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:
Wednesday, April 2 2014
Appropriations
7:30 a.m. Room LSB-A
(16) in house 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
donations - Fort Collins would ask that there be transparency in how
awards are disbursed.
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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: 02/27/2014 House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
Analyze This
Comments:
Support: Fri, January 10, 2014, by cvidergar@fcgov.com
(10-Jan-14) medium
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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:
Wednesday, April 2 2014
Appropriations
7:30 a.m. Room LSB-A
(2) 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:
* 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;
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* 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
residents, and development of larger/better skilled local workforce
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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:
NOT ON 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: 03/18/2014 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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
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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:
NOT ON 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: 03/27/2014 Governor Action - Signed
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.
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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:
NOT ON 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: 03/31/2014:46 AM 04:10 Signed by the President of the Senate
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
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
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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.
HB14-1119 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: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON 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: 02/26/2014 House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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:
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: 03/17/2014 Governor Action - Signed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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Support: Fri, January 17, 2014, by Dan Weinheimer
(dweinheimer@fcgov.com)
(17-Jan-14) CML comments: CML has long argued that
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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.
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: 03/26/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
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
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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 NOT ON CALENDAR
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Notification:
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
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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: Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, April 2 2014
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES TO REPORT
(1) in senate calendar.
Thursday, April 3 2014
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
8:30 AM HCR 0109
(1) in senate calendar.
Thursday, April 3 2014
Conference Committee
8:30 a.m. Room 0109
(1) in house 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: 03/28/2014 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to
Not Concur - Request Conference Committee
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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."
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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
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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
being disposed of into the water supply."
Position: Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
Tuesday, April 8 2014
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
2:00 PM SCR 354
(2) in senate 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: 03/26/2014 Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer
Unamended to Finance
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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
HB14-1229 Retail Marijuana Fingerprint Check Local Authority
Comment:
Position: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON 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: 03/17/2014 Governor Action - Signed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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HB14-1267 Local Government & Black-footed Ferrets
Comment: LPA pg.14 Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that
promotes sustainable economic development."
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Position: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON 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: 04/01/2014 Senate Third Reading Passed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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HB14-1279 Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property
Comment: LPA pg. 14, Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that
promotes sustainable economic development."
Position: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title: Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property
Sponsors: PRIMAVERA / HEATH
Summary: Increasing the amount of business personal property tax affects small
businesses. This bill could provide a local economic incentive tool to
target small business that does not currently exist.
Status: 03/19/2014 House Committee on Finance Re-Refer Amended to
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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HB14-1297 Analyze Health Data Regarding Front Range Oil Gas
Comment: LPA pg 17, Oil and Gas #1, "Supports the development and
execution of human health impact studies of oil and gas
operations."
Position: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title: Analyze Health Data Regarding Front Range Oil Gas
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Sponsors: GINAL / AGUILAR
Summary: Studying human health impacts of oil and gas in the Front Range may
inform policy and regulation of this industry.
Status: 04/01/2014 House Committee on Health, Insurance, & Environment
Refer Amended to Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Strongly Support: Tue, March 04, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(04-Mar-14) High - this bill implements the wishes of our voters.
Strongly Support: Tue, March 04, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(04-Mar-14) Throughout all of the discussions on oil and gas, the
health effects were a prominent topic and a key reason behind the
initiative in 2013. This study will begin to give us a better
understanding of the health impacts and the state of the science.
HB14-1301 Safe Routes To School Program State Funding
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON CALENDAR
Short Title: Safe Routes To School Program State Funding
Sponsors: MITSCH BUSH / KERR
Summary: Under current law, the Colorado department of transportation
administers the safe routes to school program (program). The
program distributes federal moneys to local governments and schools
for projects to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in school
areas. Beginning in state fiscal year 2014-15, the Colorado
department of transportation will receive no federal moneys for the
safe routes to school grant programs. The bill authorizes the
appropriation of state moneys to the program and requires that at least
20% but not more than 30% of the state moneys be used for
noninfrastructure projects. The bill appropriates $3 million of general
fund moneys for the program.
Status: 03/19/2014 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer
Amended to Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Support: Wed, March 05, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(05-Mar-14) Fort Collins' Safe Routes to Scholl Program is very
active and successful. Losing dedicated federal funding will be a big
blow for these efforts. Any state level support is welcomed.
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N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) High.
Support: Wed, March 05, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(05-Mar-14) Loss of Federal funding for Safe Routes to School
programming will impact these efforts and localize the costs unless
State funds are made eligible.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) We may be able to educate thousands more students
each year with funding available through this legislation. We may be
able to build critical new infrastructure, such as overpasses and
underpasses on arterial streets, to help ensure safe passage for
children and their parents who wish to walk or bicycle to school.
Support: Wed, March 05, 2014, by mjackson@fcgov.com
(05-Mar-14) Safe Routes to School is a very successful program that
is growing and evolving in FC. Funding the program (federal or state)
allows us to continue teaching youngsters safe and responsible
technique and practices.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) This bill could provide resources to help Fort Collins
attain its goal of getting at least 50% of schoolchildren safely biking
or walking to school on a regular basis.
N/A: Fri, March 07, 2014, by nnichols@fcgov.com
(07-Mar-14) The City of Fort Collins Safe Routes to School program,
currently funded through local tax dollars, got its start in 2007
through grant funding from CDOT. It has grown since then, with the
help of grant funding, to the point where we have been able to reach
14,000 students with Safe Routes to School education and
encouragement activities in 2013.
HB14-1311 Job Creation & Main Street Revitalization Act
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, April 9 2014
Finance
1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A
(1) in house calendar.
Short Title: Job Creation & Main Street Revitalization Act
Sponsors: GARCIA / STEADMAN
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Summary: For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2015, but
prior to January 1, 2019, section 1 of the bill creates a new income tax
credit to be claimed by an owner of a historic property for recovery of
certain costs related to preserving the property. Among the
provisions, section 1 also:
* Requires the governor's office of economic development and
international trade (office), in consultation with the state historical
society (society), to develop standards for the approval of the
substantial rehabilitation of qualified structures for which the new tax
credit is being claimed;
* Requires the owner of the structure to submit an application and
rehabilitation plan to the office for a qualified commercial structure or
to a certified local government or the society (reviewing entity) for a
qualified residential structure, along with an estimate of the certified
rehabilitation expenditures under the rehabilitation plan. Within 90
days after receipt of the application and rehabilitation plan, the office
and the society or reviewing entity, as applicable, are required to
notify the owner if the rehabilitation plan will result in a certified
rehabilitation.
* Authorizes the office or the reviewing entity to impose a reasonable
application fee and issuance fee for either a commercial or residential
structure and specifies the amount of the particular fee that may be
imposed;
* In the case of a qualified commercial structure, requires the office
and society to review the application and rehabilitation plan to
determine that the information contained in the application and plan is
complete. If the office and society determine that the documentation
is complete, the office is required to reserve for the benefit of the
owner an allocation of a tax credit and to notify the owner in writing
of the amount of the reservation. The reservation of tax credits does
not entitle the owner to an issuance of any tax credits until the owner
complies with all of the other requirements specified in the bill for the
issuance of the tax credit.
* Requires the office to reserve tax credits in the order in which it
receives completed applications and rehabilitation plans. The office
must issue any such reservation of tax credits within a reasonable
time, not to exceed 90 days from the filing of a completed application
and rehabilitation plan. The office is required to use a lottery process
to determine the order in which it will review applications and plans
received on the same day. An owner may resubmit a disapproved
application and plan, but the resubmitted application and plan is
deemed to be a new submission.
* If, for any one state fiscal year, the aggregate amount of
reservations for tax credits the office has approved is equal to the total
amount of tax credits available for reservation during that state fiscal
year, requires the office to notify all owners who have submitted
applications and plans then awaiting approval or submitted for
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approval after the calculation is made that no additional approvals of
applications and plans for reservations of tax credits will be granted
during that fiscal year;
* Specifies that no reservation of tax credits is necessary in the case
of a qualified residential structure;
* Requires any owner receiving a reservation of tax credits to
commence rehabilitation of the qualified commercial structure, if
rehabilitation has not previously begun, within 18 months of the date
of issuance of the written notice from the office to the owner granting
the reservation of tax credits. Any owner receiving such reservation is
required to incur not less than 20% of the estimated costs of
rehabilitation not later than 18 months after the date of issuance of the
written notice. If the office determines that an owner has failed to
comply with this requirement, the office may rescind the issuance of
tax credits previously given the owner.
* Following the completion of a rehabilitation of a qualified
commercial structure, requires the owner to notify the office that the
rehabilitation has been completed and to certify the qualified
rehabilitation expenditures incurred by the owner under the
rehabilitation plan. The bill requires both the office and the society to
review the documentation of the rehabilitation and the society to
verify that the documentation satisfies the rehabilitation plan. Within
90 days after receipt of this documentation, the office is required to
issue a tax credit certificate geared to the amount of qualified
rehabilitation costs incurred.
* Specifies that the total amount of the tax credit certificate issued for
any particular project must not exceed the amount of the tax credit
reservation issued for the project. The amount of a tax credit
certificate to be issued for any one qualified commercial structure is
limited to $2 million total.
* Following the completion of a substantial rehabilitation of a
qualified residential structure, requires the owner to notify the
reviewing entity that the substantial rehabilitation has been completed
and to certify the qualified rehabilitation expenditures incurred in
connection with the rehabilitation plan. The owner is also required to
provide the reviewing entity with a cost and expense certification.
The reviewing entity is required to review the documentation of the
rehabilitation and verify its compliance with the rehabilitation plan.
Within 90 days after receipt of the documentation from the owner, the
reviewing entity is required to issue a tax credit certificate in an
amount equivalent to 20% of the actual qualified rehabilitation
expenditures; except that the bill limits the amount of the tax credit
certificate to $50,000 for each qualified residential structure to be
calculated over a 10-year rolling period.
* Requires the tax credit amount to be increased for a certified
commercial or residential structure that is located in a disaster area;
* In order to claim the tax credit, requires the owner to file the tax
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credit certificate with the owner's state income tax return;
* Specifies requirements under which a local government is permitted
to act as a reviewing entity;
* Specifies that the entire tax credit to be awarded may be claimed by
the owner in the taxable year in which the certified rehabilitation is
placed in service. If the amount of the credit allowed exceeds the
amount of income taxes otherwise due in the income tax year for
which the credit is being claimed, the bill permits the owner to offset
the amount of the credit not used in the income tax year to be carried
forward as a credit against subsequent years' income tax liability for a
period not to exceed 10 years. Any amount of the credit that is not
used after such period is not refunded to the owner.
* Specifies certain limits that the aggregate amount of all tax credits
in any tax year that may be reserved by the office upon the
certification of all rehabilitation plans must not exceed;
* Specifies that the commercial tax credits are freely transferable and
assignable subject to certain requirements;
* Requires the owner to refund to the department of revenue
(department) certain amounts if the owner demolishes or makes
material changes to the structure;
* Permits the owner to appeal any final determination made by the
office or the department in connection with the tax credit;
* Permits the department to audit any credit obtained, and requires the
office, in consultation with the department, to submit an annual report
to the general assembly on the impact to the state of the tax credit and
to promulgate any rules necessary to implement the tax credit.
* Creates in the state treasury the tax credit for qualified costs
incurred in the preservation of historic structures fund (fund) and
specifies that the source of moneys for the fund is moneys transferred
from the capital construction fund.
* Requires the department to notify the state treasurer when a tax
credit has been claimed and, upon such notification, requires the state
treasurer to transfer the amount of the tax credit claimed from the
fund. Section 2 of the bill requires a 4-year annual transfer of $15
million from the capital construction fund, commencing with the
2015-16 state fiscal year and concluding with the 2018-19 state fiscal
year.
Status: 03/07/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance +
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes:
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HB14-1327 Measures Expand Deployment Communication
Networks
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Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, April 2 2014
Finance
1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A
(3) in house calendar.
Short Title: Measures Expand Deployment Communication Networks
Sponsors: WILLIAMS / SCHEFFEL
Summary: Section 3 of the bill requires a local government to process a
complete application for the collocation of a wireless service facility
within 90 days and to process a complete application that involves a
new structure or a new wireless service facility other than a
collocation within 150 days. There is an exception to these deadlines
for the provider to respond to a request for additional information,
and the parties may agree to waive the deadlines. Section 3 also
requires a local government to allow a permit applicant to consolidate
applications and receive a single permit for a small cell network that
is within the jurisdiction of a single local government and to
consolidate documents and administrative proceedings if an applicant
is collocating several wireless service facilities within a single local
government. Sections 4, 5, and 6 expand parts of the law relating to
access to public rights-of-way for telecommunications providers to
include broadband providers, which include cable operators.
Specifically, section 5 grants a broadband provider the right to
construct, maintain, and operate facilities along any public highway.
Section 6 requires a political subdivision's tax, fee, or charge to be
competitively neutral among telecommunications providers and
broadband providers and prohibits a political subdivision from
collecting taxes, fees, and charges from a broadband provider through
in-kind services, or requiring in-kind services as a condition to use a
highway. Section 7 requires the state or a political subdivision to
provide notice to a broadband provider of a utility trenching project
that the state or political subdivision conducts and to allow joint
trenching by broadband providers on a nonexclusive and
nondiscriminatory basis. Notice of the trenching project will be given
to any broadband provider that requests to be included on a public list
maintained by the department of transportation. Section 8 creates a
state sales and use tax exemption for the sale or lease to a broadband
provider of tangible personal property that is used directly in the
provider's network for the provision of broadband service. Section 2
of the bill permits a statutory county, city, or town to create a local
sales and use tax exemption that is identical to the state exemption. It
also repeals separate authority for local governments to create a
similar sales and use tax exemption.
Status: 03/25/2014 House Committee on Business, Labor, Economic, &
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Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Comments:
Strongly Oppose: Tue, April 01, 2014, by tvosburg@fcgov.com
(01-Apr-14) By mandating expedited review of cell tower permitting
applications, this bill would compromise the integrity and
effectiveness of the City of Fort Collin's development review process.
Expediting review of cell towers does not facilitate the availability of
improved broadband service and does not advance the public interest.
Strongly Oppose: Fri, March 28, 2014, by lex@fcgov.com
(28-Mar-14) This bill attempts to influence local planning decisions
and impinge on our Home Rule. Beyond those fundamental concerns,
the timeline is unrealistic given our current development review
turnaround times and affects our ability to regulate our right-of-way.
Strongly Oppose: Tue, April 01, 2014, by tvosburg@fcgov.com
(01-Apr-14) The bill would unnecessarily preempt planning, land use,
and development local control.
HB14-1343 Firefighter Peace Officer PTSD Work Comp Coverage
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, April 2 2014
Local Government
1:30 p.m. Room 0107
(1) in house calendar.
Short Title: Firefighter Peace Officer PTSD Work Comp Coverage
Sponsors: SINGER / TOCHTROP
Summary: The bill includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that is
suffered by a peace officer as a covered workers' compensation
disability. A peace officer is presumed to have a diagnosis of PTSD if
the peace officer seeks treatment for and is diagnosed with PTSD
within 36 months after the date of a traumatic event that occurs in the
line of duty. An employer or insurer has the opportunity to overcome
the presumption. The bill requires an insurer or employer to pay all
authorized medical expenses of a peace officer alleged to suffer from
work-related PTSD. The bill limits the dissemination of health
information by health care providers to that information directly
related to the cause or aggravating factors of the patient's PTSD. The
bill sets up an expedited review process for the determination of the
diagnosis of work-related PTSD.
Status: 03/24/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government +
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Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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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
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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
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON 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: 03/27/2014 Governor Action - Signed
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
(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.
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Status: 03/21/2014 House Third Reading Passed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON 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: 03/31/2014 Sent to the Governor
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
SB14-028 Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Station Grants
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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: Support
Calendar
Notification:
NOT ON 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: 03/24/2014 House Third Reading Passed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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: Support
Calendar
Notification:
Thursday, April 3 2014
Health, Insurance & Environment
1:30 p.m. Room 0107
(1) in house 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: 03/05/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance, &
Environment + Finance
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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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
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.
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SB14-043 Greenhouses & Nurseries Other Ag Prop
Comment: LPA pg 14, Economic Development #1, "Support legislation that
promotes sustainable economic development."
Position: Support
Calendar
Notification:
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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: 03/20/2014 Governor Action - Signed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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:
NOT ON 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
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Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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: Support
Calendar
Notification:
Friday, April 4 2014
Appropriations
7:30 a.m. Room LSB-A
(15) in house 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: 03/13/2014 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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
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Notification:
NOT ON 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: 03/25/2014 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to
Concur - Repass
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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: Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
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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: 03/13/2014 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to
Appropriations
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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: Monitor
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Notification:
NOT ON 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: 03/28/2014 Governor Action - Vetoed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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Neutral: Tue, January 28, 2014, by jvoss@fcgov.com
(28-Jan-14) Low importance
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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: Monitor
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Notification:
Wednesday, April 2 2014
GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS
(2) in house calendar.
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: 03/20/2014 House Second Reading Laid Over to 04/03/2014
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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SB14-118 Protections For Individuals With Disabilities
Comment:
Position: Monitor
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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
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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: Support
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Notification:
NOT ON 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.
Status: 03/21/2014 Governor Action - Signed
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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: Monitor
Calendar
Notification:
Thursday, April 3 2014
Judiciary
1:30 p.m. Room 0112
(1) in house calendar.
Short Title: Marijuana Criminal Provision Clean Up
Sponsors: STEADMAN / MAY
Summary: Clarifying enforcement of marijuana legalization enhances public
understanding of the penalties.
Status: 02/26/2014 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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: Oppose
Calendar
Notification:
Thursday, April 10 2014
SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY
COMMITTEE
1:30 PM SCR 353
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(2) 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
Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note
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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.
SB14-162 Quality Management Prehospital EMS Providers
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
Thursday, April 10 2014
SENATE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
1:30 PM SCR 352
(2) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Quality Management Prehospital EMS Providers
Sponsors: NICHOLSON / MITSCH BUSH
Summary: The bill specifies the mandatory components of a quality management
program established by an emergency medical services organization,
the purpose of which is to conduct assessments of prehospital care
provided by emergency medical service (EMS) providers.
Information collected and maintained pursuant to a quality
management program that contains the required components is
confidential, and persons who participate in a quality management
program cannot be compelled to testify in a civil or administrative
proceeding. The confidentiality protections do not apply to factual
testimony about which a person has personal knowledge. Persons
participating in a quality management program in good faith are not
liable for any damages resulting from the proceedings.
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Status: 03/18/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human
Services
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SB14-172 Firefighter Heart Circulatory Malfunction Benefits
Comment:
Position:
Calendar
Notification:
Wednesday, April 9 2014
SENATE BUSINESS, LABOR & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM SCR 354
(1) in senate calendar.
Short Title: Firefighter Heart Circulatory Malfunction Benefits
Sponsors: TOCHTROP / KRAFT-THARP
Summary: The bill requires a municipality, special district, fire authority, or
county improvement district that employs one or more firefighters to
maintain accident insurance, self-insure, or participate in a self-
insurance pool or a multiple employer trust in order to provide
benefits for firefighters who suffer from a heart and circulatory
malfunction resulting from a work event. The bill sets the minimum
and maximum benefits that must be paid to the firefighters. In order
for a firefighter to be eligible to receive benefits:
* The firefighter must have had a recent medical examination that
found no heart and circulatory malfunction;
* The firefighter must have had 5 continuous years of full-time
employment as a firefighter; and
* The heart and circulatory malfunction must have occurred during or
within 48 hours after a stressful or strenuous on-the-job work activity.
Status: 03/31/2014 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, &
Technology
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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)
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HB14‐1267 Local Government & Black‐footed Ferrets Support 2/4 Ag 3/10 3/17 3/18 Ag 3/26 3/31 4/1
HB14‐1279 Income Tax Credit For Business Personal Property Support 2/13 BL 3/6 F 3/19
HB14‐1297 Analyze Health Data Regarding Front Range Oil Gas Support 2/27 HE 4/1 Ap
HB14‐1301 Safe Routes To School Program State Funding Support 3/3 T 3/19 Ap
HB14‐1311 Job Creation & Main Street Revitalization Act Support 3/7 F 4/9 Ap
HB14‐1327 Measures Expand Deployment Communication Networks Oppose 3/19 BL 3/25 F 4/2
HB14‐1343 Firefighter Peace Officer PTSD Work Comp Coverage Oppose 3/24 LG 4/2 Ap
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 3/5 3/6 3/27
SB14‐010 Manufactured Home Communities Monitor 1/8 J 2/19
SB14‐017 Limit Use Of Ag Water For Lawn Irrigation Monitor Oppose 1/8 Ag 2/6 2/21 2/24 Ag 3/17 3/18 3/21
SB14‐022 Community Development Financial Institutions Support 1/8 F 2/18 3/3 3/4 F 3/20 3/24 3/25 3/31
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