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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 2/16/2016 - Legislative Review Committee Agenda - February 16, 2016City 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 February 16, 4:00 p.m. Commons Conference Room 1. Approval of minutes from January 19, 2016 meeting 2. Review new Colorado General Assembly bills 3. Other business  National League of Cities, Congressional Conference planning  Prepare for February 19 meeting (3:30-5pm) with State Legislators Next meetings: February 19 and March 1; NLC in DC March 7-9 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 January 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Commons Conference Room Present: Gino Campana, Councilmember; Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Ray Martinez, Councilmember; Carrie Daggett, City Attorney; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; Dan Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager Absent: None Guests: Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem; Tom Leeson, Planning, Development and Transportation; Mark Jackson, Planning, Development and Transportation; Dale Adamy, Citizen; Kevin Jones, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce; Alicia Salz, Intern The meeting came to order at 5:00 pm. Councilmember Martinez moved approval of the minutes from the December 8, 2015, Councilmember Campana seconded. Minutes were adopted without amendment. Tom Leeson discussed information prepared on local ordinances other communities have adopted in Colorado to address construction defects. LRC reviewed options for a Fort Collins ordinance. The LRC provided direction to proceed with a Construction Defects ordinance that: 1. addresses notification of defects and the enhanced right to repair; 2. prohibits the amendment of the governing documents to remove provisions requiring alternative dispute resolution of constriction defects claims; 3. requires notification of homeowners of association legal action and majority vote of consent. Direction was also provided to engage development community to provide education on existing self-help options including the ability to record a plat note requiring binding arbitration prior to filing a lawsuit, and to continue to work with state legislation to address construction defects law. Staff was asked to provide some analysis of other states’ construction defect laws and those states’ condominium and townhome construction trends. Mayor Pro Tem Horak presented a proposal to fund advocacy for Interstate 25 improvements. The proposal will also go to Council Finance Committee for 2 consideration before going before City Council. LRC recommended funding for the effort to expand north I-25. Dan reviewed bills from the General Assembly. He shared that to date nearly 200 bills have been introduced.  HB16-1001 is a proposal that would have the State Controller Certify Compliance with Equal Pay Laws. This bill was briefly discussed and additional information was to be gathered before considering a position. No position was adopted.  HB16-1002 is a bill that seeks to provide Employee Leave to Attend Child’s Academic Activities. The bill would provide limited leave for parents to attend school activities including counseling meetings. LRC adopted a support position.  HB16-1004 is a bill that would establish Measurable Goals and Deadlines for the Colorado Climate Action Plan. It was discussed that adding measurable goals and deadlines for the state could help the City in achieving its climate action goals. LRC adopted a support position.  HB16-1005 is a bill to allow Residential Precipitation Collection – to allow residents to use up to two rain barrels at their home to capture, store and use precipitation on site. This proposal was unsuccessful in 2015 due to challenges reconciling with Colorado Water Law. LRC adopted a support position in light of the minimal diversion of rain water.  HB16-1006 is a bill that seeks to Clarify Tax Exemptions for Housing Authorities. The bill is supported by the Fort Collins Housing Authority and seeks to clarify interpretation of existing law that has occurred at the state level. There may be an impact to the City if the proposal is successful. LRC adopted a support position.  HB16-1067 is a bill to extend the sunset of Regional Transportation Authority to have a Mill Levy. The bill would extend a sunset from 2019 to 2029. LRC adopted a monitor position as more information is gathered.  HB16-1070 is a bill requiring Signature Verification in Municipal Mail Ballot Elections. Dan indicated the bill would impact statutory towns and that CML is in support of the changes. It was requested that staff look into whether there is a possibility for verification equipment can be leased and there is adequate access to the Secretary of State’s verification database. LRC adopted a monitor position.  SB16-011 is a bill seeking to Terminate the Use of FASTER Fee Revenue For Transit. The bill would have FASTER revenue be used only for highway projects. Transfort staff shared that they receive $400,000 annually from FASTER. LRC adopted an oppose position.  SB16-012 is a bill that would extend deadlines to provide more Time to Reconstruct Residential Improvements in recovery from natural 3 disasters. LRC considered that the bill might not have immediate impact on Fort Collins but could impact the community in a future event. LRC adopted a monitor position.  SB16-017 would allow Concealed Handgun Carry without a Permit. LRC discussed that the permit requires gun safety education and training which can increase public safety. LRC adopted an oppose position to this bill.  SB16-028 is a bill seeking to increase transparency in municipal contracting with minority-owned businesses called the Community Reinvestment Act. The bill would direct the State Controller to maintain records related to contracting with minority-owned businesses. Discussion focused on the City’s open book program and that much of this data may already be available. LRC adopted a monitor position.  SB16-037 is an open records-related bill about Public Access to Digitally Stored Data under CORA. The bill actually seeks to make the “native format” of records already available under CORA available to requestors. There are problems with the bill that include a restriction on recovering costs associated with preparing the records for the public, metadata associated with internal work products and the costs and complications associated with providing video and audio records. LRC adopted an amend position with the hope of engaging the bill sponsor in amendments. The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 pm. Updated: February 10, 2016 Bill # Short Title Staff Rec'd 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 HB16‐1001 State Contr Certify Compliance With Equal Pay Laws Monitor Monitor 1/13 BL HB16‐1002 Employee Leave Attend Child's Academic Activities Support Support 1/13 Ed 1/27 2/3 2/4 HB16‐1004 Measurable Goals Deadlines CO Climate Action Plan Support Support 1/13 He 2/4 2/8 2/9 HB16‐1005 Residential Precipitation Collection Support Support 1/13 Ag 2/22 HB16‐1006 Clarify Tax Exemptions For Housing Authorities Support Support 1/13 F 2/17 HB16‐1067 Regional Transportation Authority Mill Levy Monitor Monitor 1/13 LG 2/10 HB16‐1069 Allow City To Set Housing Auth Commn Term Length Support 1/13 LG 1/28 2/1 2/2 LG 2/16 HB16‐1070 Signature Verification In Mun Mail Ballot Election Monitor Monitor 1/13 SA 2/10 HB16‐1088 Fire Protection Dist Impact Fee On New Development Amend 1/19 LG 2/10 HB16‐1122 Remote Starter Systems Oppose 1/20 Trans 2/10 HB16‐1138 General Fund Transfers For State Infrastructure Oppose 1/20 SA 2/24 HB16‐1141 Radon Exposure in Buildings Support 1/21 He 2/9 HB16‐1143 Prohibit Red Light Cameras Photo Radar Auto ID Sys Oppose 1/21 SA 3/9 HB16‐1166 Prohibit Seeking Salary History For Job Applicants Monitor 1/29 BL HB16‐1191 Bill Of Rights For Persons Who Are Homeless Oppose 2/3 LG 2/24 SB16‐011 Terminate Use Of FASTER Fee Revenue For Transit Oppose Oppose 1/13 Trans 1/26 2/2 2/3 Trans 2/17 SB16‐012 Time To Reconstruct Residential Improvements Monitor Monitor 1/13 LG 2/2 2/5 2/8 SB16‐017 Concealed Handgun Carry Without Permit Oppose Oppose 1/13 SA 1/27 Ap 2/12 SB16‐028 Community Reinvestment Act Monitor Monitor 1/13 SA 2/17 SB16‐037 Public Access Digitally Stored Data Under CORA Amend Amend 1/13 SA SB16‐038 Transparency Of Community‐centered Boards Monitor 1/13 SA SB16‐054 Local Government Minimum Wage Monitor 1/19 SA 2/17 SB16‐063 Intergovt Agreement With Out‐of‐state Local Gov Support 1/19 LG SB16‐075 DNA Collection Misdemeanor Vulnerable Persons Monitor 1/19 Jud SB16‐077 Employment First For Persons With Disabilities Monitor 1/19 F 2/16 SB16‐100 County Road & Bridge Tax Reduction Requirement Support 1/29 Trans 2/16 City of Fort Collins Legislative Tracking General Assembly Session 2016 First House Second House Bill # Short Title Staff Rec'd Position City 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 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 Jud = 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 and energy 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 HB16­1001 State Contr Certify Compliance With Equal Pay Laws Comment: LPA pg 18, Privatization #2, "Maintain local control of the awarding of contracts and the accountability of local officials for those actions." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: State Contr Certify Compliance With Equal Pay Laws Sponsors: DANIELSON Summary: Bill would require certification of contractors working with the City that those contractors are in compliance with state and federal equal pay standards applicable at the time of the execution of the contract. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: N/A: Fri, January 15, 2016, by rcochran@fcgov.com (15­Jan­16) Please see the response provided by Jenny Lopez Filkins for information regarding this Bill. N/A: Fri, January 15, 2016, by rcochran@fcgov.com (15­Jan­16) Plese see the response from Jenny Lopez Filkins regarding this proposed Bill. HB16­1002 Employee Leave Attend Child's Academic Activities Comment: LPA pg 27, Human Resources #2, "Expand the City’s ability to offer health, welfare and wellness services for employees." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Employee Leave Attend Child's Academic Activities Sponsors: BUCKNER / KERR Summary: Bill would provide parents of K­12 students with limited parental leave to attend school functions. If adopted, this would require amending City personnel policies. Status: 02/04/2016 House Third Reading Passed ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1004 Measurable Goals Deadlines CO Climate Action Plan Comment: LPA pg 24, Utilities #9, "Establish uniform standards for the reduction of carbon emissions." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Measurable Goals Deadlines CO Climate Action Plan Sponsors: WINTER Summary: This bill seeks to include measurable goals in the state's climate action plans. The inclusion of standards and accountability makes it more likely that the state will achieve it's climate goals. Status: 02/09/2016 House Third Reading Passed ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1005 Residential Precipitation Collection Comment: LPA pg 25, Water Supply/Quality #2, "Enact reasonable water quality regulations that are cost effective and can show identifiable benefits." Position: Calendar Notification: Monday, February 22 2016 Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (5) in house calendar. Short Title: Residential Precipitation Collection Sponsors: ESGAR / MERRIFIELD Summary: Bill would allow single and multi­family homes to own and use up to two rain barrels that would divert rainwater for the use on site. Colorado is the last western state to allow residential rain barrel use ­ this bill appears to be a de minimis diversion of water and appears to be a common­sense water conservation measure. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Monitor: Fri, January 22, 2016, by ddustin@fcgov.com Comments: (22­Jan­16) The importance of this bill to the Fort Collins Utilities Water Resources Division is low. Monitor: Fri, January 22, 2016, by ddustin@fcgov.com (22­Jan­16) Fort Collins Utilities water rights could be negatively affected by widespread rain barrel use if it results in reduction of flows in the Poudre River that could reduce flows available under our water rights. However, rain barrel use could reduce overall water demands that could balance a potential reduction in flows available to Utilities water rights. Based on initial analysis, the effects of rain barrels on the City would likely be minor, but more information/study would be needed to assess potential impacts. Monitor: Fri, January 22, 2016, by ddustin@fcgov.com (22­Jan­16) It is difficult to quantify impacts at this time. HB16­1006 Clarify Tax Exemptions For Housing Authorities Comment: LPA pg 12, Affordable Housing #2, "Increase local government’s ability to regulate, manage or generate alternative sources of funding for affordable housing, including public­private partnerships." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 17 2016 Finance 1:30 p.m. Room LSB­A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Clarify Tax Exemptions For Housing Authorities Sponsors: BECKER K. Summary: Bill was sought by Housing Authorities (including Fort Collins') to clarify eligibility for certain tax exemptions. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1067 Regional Transportation Authority Mill Levy Comment: LPA pg 33, Transportation #3, "Explore and analyze alternative methods of funding transportation infrastructure needs." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 10 2016 Local Government 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Regional Transportation Authority Mill Levy Sponsors: MITSCH BUSH / DONOVAN Summary: Bill seeks to extend the sunset for regional transportation authorities to assess mill levies from 2019 to 2029. If passed, bill would provide additional financial certainty for transportation authorities. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1069 Allow City To Set Housing Auth Commn Term Length Comment: LPA pg. 26, Home Rule #1, "Strengthen home rule authority of municipal governments." Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, February 16 2016 SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE 2:00 PM SCR 353 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Allow City To Set Housing Auth Commn Term Length Sponsors: RANKIN Summary: CML bill that would allow local government discretion to set the term for housing commission. Status: 02/03/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Neutral: Wed, February 03, 2016, by jbrewen@fcgov.com (03­Feb­16) This bill was in response to issues very small housing authorities say they are having filling their commissioner seats. This is not an issue in FC. Neutral: Wed, February 03, 2016, by jbrewen@fcgov.com (03­Feb­16) It will give the Council the ability to set the Housing Authority Commissioner terms themselves. No Effect: Wed, February 03, 2016, by jbrewen@fcgov.com (03­Feb­16) No effect. Neutral: Wed, February 03, 2016, by jbrewen@fcgov.com (03­Feb­16) While the Fort Collins Housing Authority is neutral on this bill, we do not see that it is an issue for FC, nor do we think it really warrants a legislative fix statewide. The current statute works and the small housing authorities mentioned should be able to work within the current statute HB16­1070 Signature Verification In Mun Mail Ballot Election Comment: Not explicit in LPA Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 10 2016 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Upon Adjournment Room LSB­A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Signature Verification In Mun Mail Ballot Election Sponsors: NEVILLE P. / NEVILLE T. Summary: For a mail ballot election conducted after March 30, 2018, under the "Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965", the bill: * Requires election judges to compare a municipal elector's signature on a mail ballot return envelope self­affirmation with one of the elector's digitized signatures stored in the statewide voter registration system, commonly referred to as "SCORE"; * Grants municipal clerks access to SCORE for signature verification purposes; * Authorizes the use of signature verification devices to perform these comparisons; * Describes the procedures for clerks and election judges to follow based on the outcomes of such comparisons; and * Requires municipal clerks to provide training to election judges who compare signatures. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1088 Fire Protection Dist Impact Fee On New Development Comment: LPA pg 14, Planning and Land Use #4, "Retain local government authority to impose development impact fees." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 10 2016 Local Government 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Fire Protection Dist Impact Fee On New Development Sponsors: DORE Summary: Bill would allow fire districts to impose impact fees provided the fees conform to adopted rates and that information is provided in writing to the local governments in their service area. CML is asking that a fire district amend its service plan to reflect the additional revenue. Status: 01/19/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1122 Remote Starter Systems Comment: LPA pg 20, Air Quality #7, "Reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging behavior changes, such as reducing vehicle idling." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 10 2016 Transportation & Energy 1:30 p.m. Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Remote Starter Systems Sponsors: EVERETT / HILL Summary: Bill would allow use of remote starters for vehicles to warm up before use. Status: 01/20/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Fri, January 22, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (22­Jan­16) My suggestion is to oppose ths bill. Allowing vehicles to idle unattended causes increasd air pollution, in direct opposition to our LPA: "Reduce vehicle emissions by: •?Encouraging behavior changes, such as reducing idling of vehicles" N/A: Fri, January 22, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (22­Jan­16) Fort Collins is non­attainment for ozone. This bill will hinder efforts to achieve attainment. HB16­1138 General Fund Transfers For State Infrastructure Comment: LPA pg 33, Transportation #2, "Reject reductions to the present allocation formula of 60 percent state, 22 percent counties, and 18 percent municipalities for Highway User Tax Fund (HUTF) or any appropriations from the state using the same formula." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 24 2016 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Upon Adjournment Room LSB­A (1) in house calendar. Short Title: General Fund Transfers For State Infrastructure Sponsors: BROWN Summary: This bill specifies that the moneys in the state highway fund allocated from any of the statutorily required transfers to the HUTF may be used for general highway operations and maintenance. Status: 01/20/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1141 Radon Exposure In Buildings Comment: LPA pg 20, Air Quality #2, "Ensure air quality standards are protective of public health and welfare." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Radon Exposure In Buildings Sponsors: BECKER K. / JAHN Summary: Bill would develop a statewide education program for radon risks and would establish a program to provide financial assistance to low­income individuals for radon mitigation in their homes. Also extends by ten years the state uranium mill tailings remedial action fund, which pays for a program that provides information to the public on uranium mill tailings contamination in residences and commercial buildings. Status: 01/21/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Health, Insurance, & Environment Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Tue, February 02, 2016, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (02­Feb­16) From Environmental Services: I would definitely support this bill. We did not receive any funds from the Feds this year so hopefully if this comes through, we’ll have additional resources. Radon kits are flying off the shelves. 70% of Fort Collins homes test high and of those that test, only 50% mitigate. We are well on our way to conduct outreach to homes testing high to provide them with additional health and mitigation information. We are also providing materials regarding the Zero Interest Loans. Just recently new state regulations required all Child Care Centers to test for radon. As a courtesy, we have contacted all of the child care listings in Fort Collins to make them aware of the Indoor Air Quality programs and to offer them a radon test kit. Amend: Tue, February 02, 2016, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (02­Feb­16) Colorado Building Officials group: seeking to amend the bill and concern is that this could be an avenue for CDPHE to make radon mitigation adopted and enforced by local gov’t as an unfunded mandate. This should be amended to only establish the assistance program. HB16­1143 Prohibit Red Light Cameras Photo Radar Auto ID Sys Comment: LPA pg 31, Public Safety #31, "Maintain or enhance the City’s right to use camera enforcement of traffic laws, reduce operational restrictions on the use of camera enforcement, and increases the fines associated with violations." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, March 9 2016 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Upon Adjournment Room LSB­A (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Prohibit Red Light Cameras Photo Radar Auto ID Sys Sponsors: HUMPHREY / NEVILLE T. Summary: Bill seeks to eliminate the use of red light camera and photo radar for traffic enforcement. Status: 01/21/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: Strongly Oppose: Tue, January 26, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (26­Jan­16) This bill repeals the citizens of Fort Collins’ ability to decide what traffic safety measures they desire from their police department. Our community has enjoyed great improvements in traffic safety, using a variety of measures, in the time we have deployed red light and mobile camera radar detection systems. Our approach is reasonable, our program is sound and the small amount of retained revenue after program costs is used for traffic safety initiatives. Aside from being self­supporting, the retained revenue is not budgeted for any ongoing programs. This technology is a force multiplier for the police department and provides consistent, fair and effective tools to accomplish our public safety mission. Strongly Oppose: Tue, January 26, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (26­Jan­16) Fort Collins uses this technology in manner consistent with Governor Hickenlooper’s description of a model program in his veto letter for HB 15­1098 dated June 3, 2015. As the Governor noted then, voters already have the ultimate control over this type of traffic law enforcement in their own communities through the citizen­driven initiative process or local governing body referendum. This legislation is unnecessary and usurps local control. Strongly Oppose: Tue, January 26, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (26­Jan­16) In 2015, more than 10,000 drivers have received a citation accompanied by a modest fine that serves to remind them of their role in making Fort Collins a safe place to drive. Those drivers would not have had that gentle reminder, the kind we all need from time­to­time, without the use of this technology. Our police department does not have the personnel necessary to accomplish the same level of enforcement with sworn police officers making individual traffic stops. Additionally, the police department realizes just under $200,000 per year in revenue from these systems. That revenue is earmarked for traffic safety initiatives. With the technology, those additional safety initiative made possible through the retained revenue will not be funded. HB16­1166 Prohibit Seeking Salary History For Job Applicants Comment: LPA pg 27, Human Resources #1, "Enhance the City’s ability to decide employment issues, including collective bargaining, arbitration, compensation, benefits and leaves." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Prohibit Seeking Salary History For Job Applicants Sponsors: PETTERSEN / DONOVAN Summary: The bill makes it an unfair employment practice for an employer to seek salary history information, including compensation and benefits, about an applicant for employment. Status: 01/29/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1191 Bill Of Rights For Persons Who Are Homeless Comment: LPA pg 26, Home Rule #2, "Reject State or Federal intervention in matters of local concern and that unnecessarily or adversely affect the City’s ability to manage pursuant to its home rule authority." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 24 2016 Local Government 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Bill Of Rights For Persons Who Are Homeless Sponsors: SALAZAR Summary: This bill establishes rights for persons experiencing homelessness including the right to rest in public, as well as, the right to occupy a legally parked vehicle. Status: 02/03/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: SB16­011 Terminate Use Of FASTER Fee Revenue For Transit Comment: LPA pg 33, Transportation #3, "Explore and analyze alternative methods of funding transportation infrastructure needs." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 17 2016 Transportation & Energy 1:30 p.m. Room 0112 (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Terminate Use Of FASTER Fee Revenue For Transit Sponsors: NEVILLE T. / NEVILLE P. Summary: Bill would eliminate the "Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act of 2009" (FASTER) that is used for transit project funding. Elimination would have a financial impact on Transfort. Status: 02/04/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Fri, January 15, 2016, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (15­Jan­16) Transfort: We receive $400,000 annually of FASTER funding. The loss of this funding would have a significant impact on our operations. SB16­012 Time To Reconstruct Residential Improvements Comment: Not explicit in LPA Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Time To Reconstruct Residential Improvements Sponsors: HEATH / SINGER Summary: This bill allows residential property to maintain its property tax classification for an indefinite period of time if the county assessor determines the property owner is making a good faith effort to rebuild an improvement destroyed by a natural disaster. A residential improvement is a home or other structure that has been built on residential property. Under current law, the property can maintain its residential classification for up to four years after the improvement has been destroyed if, in the assessor's judgement, the owner intends to repair or replace the structure. Status: 02/08/2016 Senate Third Reading Passed ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­017 Concealed Handgun Carry Without Permit Comment: LPA pg 31, Public Safety #5, "Reject initiatives that have the potential to compromise officer safety." Position: Calendar Notification: Friday, February 12 2016 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 8:00 AM LSB­B (10) in senate calendar. Short Title: Concealed Handgun Carry Without Permit Sponsors: NEVILLE T. / NEVILLE P. Summary: Bill would eliminate concealed carry permit requirement. Permits ensure applicants have received training and gun safety classes. Status: 02/02/2016 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­028 Community Reinvestment Act Comment: LPA pg 18, Investments #2, "Provide adequate transparency of the City’s investment activity." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 17 2016 SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Community Reinvestment Act Sponsors: CARROLL / FIELDS Summary: Bill would direct the state controller to maintain records of government contracting with minority­owned businesses. Transparency of City purchasing is already available on Open Book but this proposal may increase transparency. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­037 Public Access Digitally Stored Data Under CORA Comment: LPA pg 28, Sovereign and Governmental Immunity #2, "Discourage baseless and frivolous claims and demands made against municipalities, their officers and employees." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Public Access Digitally Stored Data Under CORA Sponsors: KEFALAS / PABON Summary: Bill would amend the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and direct government to, upon request, provide certain files in their "native" format. Concerns include data integrity and costs associated with compliance. Status: 01/13/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: SB16­038 Transparency Of Community­centered Boards Comment: Not explicit in LPA Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Transparency Of Community­centered Boards Sponsors: AGUILAR / YOUNG Summary: Bill would increase transparency of community­centered boards (CCB) through a regular state audit and compliance with the local government audit law. In Larimer County, Foothills Gateway is a CCB. Status: 02/01/2016 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­054 Local Government Minimum Wage Comment: LPA pg 26, Home Rule #1, "Strengthen home rule authority of municipal governments." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 17 2016 SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 (3) in senate calendar. Short Title: Local Government Minimum Wage Sponsors: MERRIFIELD Summary: Bill seeks to allow localities to control minimum wage levels in their jurisdiction. Status: 01/19/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­063 Intergovt Agreement With Out­of­state Local Gov Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #16, "Increasing state, regional and local disaster resilience." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Intergovt Agreement With Out­of­state Local Gov Sponsors: ROBERTS / VIGIL Summary: Bill would allow agreement between municipalities and out­of­state partners for emergency services. Status: 01/19/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Local Government Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­075 DNA Collection Misdemeanor Vulnerable Persons Comment: LPA pg 31, Public Safety #2, "Provide greater protection to victims of crime." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: DNA Collection Misdemeanor Vulnerable Persons Sponsors: JOHNSTON / LAWRENCE Summary: Bill seeks to collect DNA samples for certain additional offenses. Status: 01/19/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: SB16­077 Employment First For Persons With Disabilities Comment: LPA pg 14, Social Sustainability #6, "Provide reasonable accommodation and expand access for special populations, including individuals with disabilities, seniors, at­risk youth, people with mental health needs, and households needing affordable childcare." Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, February 16 2016 SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2:00 PM LSB­B (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Employment First For Persons With Disabilities Sponsors: KEFALAS / GINAL Summary: Bill seeks to direct the state to develop an employment first model for individuals with disabilities. Status: 01/19/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Finance Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: SB16­100 County Road & Bridge Tax Reduction Requirement Comment: LPA pg 33, Transportation #1, "Facilitate cooperative programs among government agencies in order to help the City meet its basic transportation needs, including transit, street, highway, road and bridge construction and maintenance, and safe corridors for bicyclists, pedestrians and those using mobility aid devices." Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, February 16 2016 SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 2:00 PM SCR 352 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: County Road & Bridge Tax Reduction Requirement Sponsors: JAHN / PABON Summary: CML bill. The statutes required that one­half of the amount of the levy collected from within a municipality be returned to the municipality to address local road and bridge needs. However, counties have unilateral authority to reduce or eliminate the road & bridge mill levy, in some cases supplementing their own road & bridge fund with other sources of revenue (i.e. specific ownership taxes). This fundamentally unfair fiscal practice has resulted in the loss millions of dollars to municipalities to address their local transportation infrastructure issues as the law intends. CML believes legislation requiring municipal consent or agreement prior to reduction of an existing mill levy is wholly appropriate and on par with recent legislative actions. Status: 01/29/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Transportation Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: