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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 4/26/2016 - Legislative Review Committee Agenda - April 26, 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 April 26, 2016, 4:00 p.m. City Clerk Large Conference Room 1. Approval of minutes from April 19, 2016 meeting 2. Review Colorado General Assembly bills 3. Other business Next meetings: May 31 and June 16 (luncheon with legislators at CIC Room) 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 April 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m. Commons Conference Room Present: Gino Campana, Councilmember; Ross Cunniff, Councilmember; Ray Martinez, Councilmember; Judy Schmidt, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; Dan Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager Absent: None Guests: Kevin Jones, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce; Dan Betts, Senator Cory Gardner The meeting came to order at 4:05 pm. Councilmember Martinez moved approval of the April 5, 2016 minutes and Councilmember Campana seconded. Minutes were adopted without amendment. Dan reviewed bills from the General Assembly. He shared that to date nearly 720 bills have been introduced. Dan informed the committee that no new bills have been added to the tracker, but provided updates on several bills.  Dan told LRC that HB16-1155 was passed out of both houses, and that we will send a veto request letter to the governor.  HB16-1420 - CO Healthcare Affordability & Sustainability Enterprise – and HB16- 1421 – Allocate Additional FY 2016-2017 General Fund Revenues – bills related to the Hospital Provider Fee – passed the house, but are unlikely to advance in the Senate.  HB16-1311 is changing Procedures When Orders Require Monetary Payments. LRC had previously adopted a monitor position, but after receiving more comments from staff regarding the negative impact this bill could have, LRC amended that position to an oppose position.  HB16-1319 that would Prohibit Coal Rolling in Diesel Vehicles. Dan shared that this bill passed through the House with some opposition (on a 39-25 vote). Staff is working to prepare the bill for hearing in Senate Transportation Committee. Senator Kefalas is sponsoring the bill and Dan expressed that support in the Senate is uncertain.  SB16-100 would be a County Road & Bridge Tax Reduction Requirement. Dan informed LRC that the bill, which the City supported, was postponed indefinitely in the House State Affairs Committee.  Dan shared rumors that there should still be a couple more bills coming. Possible bills ahead in the session include: o A construction defects reform bill is now tied to an affordable housing package 2 o A broadly titled marijuana bill is possible – staff is uncertain the goal of such a proposal o A bill to allow limited full-strength beer and wine sales in the grocery stores o A highway transportation funding bill Dan gave an update about the Colorado Community for Climate Action (CC4CA) a climate action-focused consortium of communities of which the City is a founding member. He shared that the coalition is now eight cities and counties and that they are in the process of hiring a lobbyist. In the interim, CC4CA will start work on creating legislative proposals. He shared that LRC will next meet April 26th, and that will be the last meeting during the session as the 2016 session ends May 11. Future LRC meetings include May 31 and then a June 16 meeting to review the 2016 session with legislators. LRC then discussed their planned trip to Washington, DC in September. Members express that they would support a “divide and conquer” strategy where meetings would be tailored to the interests of specific Councilmembers and not all participants would need to attend everything together. The visit is scheduled September 14-16 and Dan will begin working on a tentative agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 pm. Legislative Review Committee Bill Report Legislative Review Committee Bill Report 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: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON 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: 04/01/2016 Senate Third Reading Passed ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Monitor: Fri, January 22, 2016, by ddustin@fcgov.com (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: Support Calendar Notification: Friday, April 22 2016 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 8:30 AM LSB­B (1) in senate 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: 03/31/2016 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations 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: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON 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: 03/09/2016 Governor Signed 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: NOT ON 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: 04/15/2016 Sent to the Governor Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1078 Local Gov Employee Whistleblower Protection Comment: LPA pg . 28, Sovereign and Governmental Immunity #1, "Protect the interests of municipalities and their officers and employees in the lawful and proper performance of their duties and responsibilities." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Local Gov Employee Whistleblower Protection Sponsors: KAGAN Summary: This legislation would give express authority to a disgruntled employee to initiate a claim against an employer for any action the employee may claim was due to alleging “violation of a state or federal law or local ordinance; a waste or misuse of public funds; fraud; an abuse of authority; mismanagement; or a danger to the health or safety employees or the public.” Status: 04/19/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ 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: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON 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: 04/05/2016 House Considered Senate Amendments ­ Result was to Laid Over Daily Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1114 Repeal Duplicate Reporting Requirements 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: Monitor Calendar Notification: Monday, April 25 2016 SENATE BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 2:00 PM SCR 354 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Repeal Duplicate Reporting Requirements Sponsors: DELGROSSO / ULIBARRI Summary: Bill would remove Colorado requirements that each employer in Colorado satisfy the state that an employee has a verified legal work status. A local employer will still need to complete an I­9 form to satisfy federal employment requirements. Status: 04/14/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Monitor: Thu, March 03, 2016, by jbirks@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) Low ­ from and Economic Health perspective; no comments from Businesses in recent visits about this bill Support: Sun, March 13, 2016, by jamiller@fcgov.com (13­Mar­16) Medium Support: Sun, March 13, 2016, by jamiller@fcgov.com (13­Mar­16) This Bill will eliminate State documentation required to confirm a new employee's identity and authorization for employment. This verification duplicates the Federal I­9 process which serves the same purpose. HB16­1122 Remote Starter Systems Comment: LPA pg 20, Air Quality #7, "Reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging behavior changes, such as reducing vehicle idling." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON 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: 03/31/2016 Governor Signed 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" Neutral: Thu, February 11, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (11­Feb­16) low priority 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. Neutral: Thu, February 11, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (11­Feb­16) Only possible concern may be encouraging excessive idling, adding to emissions and AQ issues. HB16­1141 Radon Exposure In Buildings Comment: LPA pg 20, Air Quality #2, "Ensure air quality standards are protective of public health and welfare." Position: Support 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: 04/15/2016 Sent to the Governor 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. HB16­1155 Controlled­access Highway As County Primary Road 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: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Controlled­access Highway As County Primary Road Sponsors: SAINE / SONNENBERG Summary: Bill would give counties the authority to designate any four­lane controlled­access county highway a "primary road" and to grant or deny access to the highway; and the placement of all traffic control signals (unless the municipality obtains the county's approval in writing). Status: 04/15/2016 Sent to the Governor Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1231 Restricting The Use Of Red Light Cameras Comment: LPA pg 31, Public Safety #3, "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: Oppose Calendar Notification: Wednesday, April 20 2016 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES TO REPORT (1) in senate calendar. Friday, April 22 2016 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE BILL 16­1231 12:00 PM HCR 0112 (1) in senate calendar. Friday, April 22 2016 Conference Committee on House Bill 16­1231 12:00 p.m. Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Tuesday, April 26 2016 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Restricting The Use Of Red Light Cameras Sponsors: LEBSOCK / CARROLL Summary: This bill, as amended by the Senate Transportation Committee, prohibits the use of an automated vehicle identification system (AVIS), such as photo speed vans and red light cameras, by state and local governments for the purposes of enforcing traffic laws or issuing citations for the violation of traffic laws. An exception is made under the bill for those governmental entities using AVIS to assess tolls and civil penalties on public highways, toll roads and toll highways, and to issue citations for violations related to high occupancy vehicles and high occupancy toll lanes. Status: 04/05/2016 House Considered Senate Amendments ­ Result was to Not Concur ­ Request Conference Committee Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) Fort Collins makes use of red light cameras. Support: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) FC's use of red light cameras is currently limited to two high volume arterial/arterial intersections. Our use falls within the parameters of the bill. No Effect: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) Minimal impact given FC's current use and location of red light cameras. Support: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) Important to note they are not used for traffic control purposes but for law enforcement. HB16­1262 Law Enforcement Background Check Employment Waiver 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: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Law Enforcement Background Check Employment Waiver Sponsors: WILLIAMS / COOKE Summary: Thisbill requires that each candidate for a peace officer position execute a waiver. The waiver allows a hiring state or local law enforcement agency or the Department of Revenue to obtain all records about that candidate from another law enforcement or governmental agency. The hiring agency, including higher education law enforcement agencies, public transit law enforcement agencies, and the Department of Revenue, must submit the waiver to each applicable prior employer at least 21 days before making a decision. A law enforcement agency or government agency must respond to the records request within 21 days of receiving the waiver. Exceptions are provided if the agency is prohibited from providing the disclosure due to a binding nondisclosure agreement to which it is a party, provided that agreement is executed prior to the passage of HB 1262. The state or local law enforcement agency or other government agency is not liable for complying with the waiver requirements or participating in an official oral interview with an investigator regarding the candidate. Status: 04/01/2016 House Considered Senate Amendments ­ Result was to Concur ­ Repass Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Support: Thu, February 18, 2016, by jhutto@fcgov.com (18­Feb­16) This bill is important to Fort Collins Police Services. As an organization we welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our integrity in an open and transparent manner. Support: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) This is the way we do business and it should be required for all agencies to make sure any previous employment history is disclosed prior to making a hiring decision. Strongly Support: Thu, February 18, 2016, by jhutto@fcgov.com (18­Feb­16) For Fort Collins Police Services it will enable us to openly communicate critical information about problematic former employees; communication that may have been restricted in the past. Support: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) It doesn't change much for us. We already require a waiver and we personally inspect all personnel and internal affairs records prior to hiring. Strongly Support: Thu, February 18, 2016, by jhutto@fcgov.com (18­Feb­16) No fiscal or operational negative impact that I can foresee. Support: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) It will have an impact on improving law enforcement as a profession and therefore it will have a positive impact on FC. Strongly Support: Thu, February 18, 2016, by jhutto@fcgov.com (18­Feb­16) Legislation such as this is necessary in order to allow me, and other law enforcement professionals, the freedom to communicate critical information about problematic former employees so that they do not surface in another community unbeknownst to those departments. HB16­1263 Racial Profiling Prohibition Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #17, "Promote efforts to reduce conflict between community members and law enforcement." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Racial Profiling Prohibition Sponsors: WILLIAMS / ULIBARRI Summary: This bill modifies the prohibition in current law against racial profiling by law enforcement by changing the definition to include the practice of relying on race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability (listed characteristics) in determining: • the existence of probable cause to place in custody or arrest an individual or in constituting a reasonable suspicion that an offense has been or is being committed so as to justify the detention of an individual or the investigatory stop of a vehicle; or • the scope, substance, or duration of an investigation or law enforcement activity to which a person will be subjected. In addition, the bill clarifies that a peace officer may use age when making law enforcement decisions if the peace officer is investigating a juvenile status offense. Status: 04/01/2016 House Considered Senate Amendments ­ Result was to Concur ­ Repass Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Neutral: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) This bill makes sense because police officers should not make any "official" decisions based on the identifiers described in the bill. It expands the identifiers and includes more gender preference language, which makes sense to me. The problem with this type of bill, and the reason I have a hard time supporting it fully is that it is difficult to enforce and allegations can be made that are nearly impossible to prove. I have investigated some of these claims before, and absent some very strong evidence or pattern of behavior it simply cannot be proven why a police officer took the actions s/he did and whether there may be some prejudice at play. As a policy statement I support this bill, but as a practical matter it will not add much value to the industry. Neutral: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) Potentially more allegations against police officers that are nearly impossible to prove or disprove. I do not think this bill will change the actions of our police officers, because I believe they already treat people fairly and respectfully regardless of the identifiers listed in this bill. Neutral: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) Minimal impact HB16­1264 Ban Law Enforcement Use Of Chokehold Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #17, "Promote efforts to reduce conflict between community members and law enforcement." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Ban Law Enforcement Use Of Chokehold Sponsors: MELTON Summary: The bill clarifies that a peace officer may only use a chokehold when he or she reasonably believes that it is necessary to defend himself or herself or a third party is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury or to effect an arrest or prevent escape under certain conditions. These conditions include when the peace officer has a reasonable belief that the other person has committed or attempted a felony involving or threatening the use of a deadly weapon; is attempting to escape by the use of deadly force; or indicates, except through a motor vehicle, that he or she is likely to endanger human life or inflict serious bodily injury unless he or she is apprehended without delay. Status: 04/01/2016 House Considered Senate Amendments ­ Result was to Concur ­ Repass Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) FCPS has not allowed choke holds or 25 years. This bill does recognize that in a life threatening situation, unusual or otherwise prohibited actions may be necessary to save the officer's life. Support: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) Minimal. We haven't allowed choke holds for 25 years. Support: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) Minimal. We haven't allowed choke holds for 25 years. HB16­1265 Expunge Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #17, "Promote efforts to reduce conflict between community members and law enforcement." Position: Amend Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Expunge Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity Sponsors: MELTON Summary: This bill requires the court to expunge the arrest and criminal records of a person who was arrested as a result of mistaken identity and who did not have charges filed against him or her. Law enforcement agencies are required to petition the relevant court within 90 days of completing an investigation that determines there was a mistaken identity and no charges were filed. The court then has 90 days to expunge the record and order other agencies that have custody of such records to do the same. Under the bill, the petitioner is responsible for providing copies of the order to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and any other agencies that have custody of records. In the case of a private custodian, the petitioner must also send the notice electronically. After the records are expunged, the court may issue an order sealing the civil case. Status: 03/31/2016 Senate Third Reading Passed ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Oppose: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com Comments: (07­Mar­16) I believe there are already ways for a defendant to get his or her records expunged. It may not always be clear if someone has been arrested based on mistaken identity, and I do not think it should be the responsibility of the police department to start this process. It should be a court process initiated by the defendant. Oppose: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) I'm not sure how many of our cases would fall into this category, probably a very small number, but having the responsibility to recognize this situation and initiate this process is unreasonable. The defendant has the ability to make this argument. Possibly we should have a law that pays the defendant back for attorney fees if they are successful in expunging their record based on a mistaken identity, Oppose: Mon, March 07, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (07­Mar­16) Potential liability if we do not properly initiate this process or if the facts are ultimately unclear. HB16­1311 Procedures When Orders Require Monetary Payments 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: Oppose Calendar Notification: Wednesday, April 27 2016 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM LSB­B (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Procedures When Orders Require Monetary Payments Sponsors: SALAZAR Summary: When a court imposes a sentence requiring a defendant to pay a monetary amount, the court may make arrangements for payment at a future date or in installments and must provide certain instructions to defendants. This bill specifies that these same rules apply when the court enters a judgment or issues an order requiring payment. The bill also specifies that when imposing a monetary obligation, the court must inform the defendant that he or she may petition the court for a reduction in the amount or may request an alternative sentence, other than incarceration. The court must also inform the defendant that if he or she is unable to pay, the court may not jail the defendant for failure to pay. Status: 04/11/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Oppose: Fri, April 01, 2016, by klane@fcgov.com (01­Apr­16) Current safeguards for dealing with failure to pay cases are sufficient. Strongly Oppose: Fri, April 01, 2016, by klane@fcgov.com (01­Apr­16) We would re­review our processes and revise as required but there would be no practical benefit to the public. Processing would likely be more onerous for Court staff as well as the public. HB16­1319 Prohibit Coal Rolling In Diesel Vehicles Comment: LPA pg 20, Air Quality #9, "Strengthen tailpipe emissions and fuel economy standards for all vehicles including reducing the impact of “rolling coal” and nitrous oxide emissions." Position: Strongly Support Calendar Notification: Tuesday, April 26 2016 SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 2:00 PM SCR 352 (3) in senate calendar. Short Title: Prohibit Coal Rolling In Diesel Vehicles Sponsors: GINAL Summary: This bill prohibits "coal rolling", or "rolling coal". Status: 04/18/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to Transportation Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Thu, March 03, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) This has been an important issue for FC citizens. Would consider it medium to high for our community. Strongly Support: Thu, March 03, 2016, by lex@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) This is an important bill that directly affects the quality of life of Fort Collins' residents, and especially the localized air quality that they breathe in. From discussions with Police Services, they also find that this solution is something that is enforceable, which is critical to addressing the issue. Actively Support: Tue, March 08, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) Police Services is the driver for Rep. Ginal's bill. Police officers will have a valuable tool with this legislation to address the growing problem of black smoke from diesel trucks. Support: Thu, March 03, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) Not really a transportation so much as an enforcement issue. that being said, harrassment of bikes and peds should not be tolerated. Strongly Support: Thu, March 03, 2016, by lex@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) Air quality continues to be a high priority for our residents. and the City places a high priority on multi­modal transportation opportunities, e.g., biking, walking, etc. Rolling coal tends to disproportionately affect our residents walking and biking as the smoke is emitted from a vehicle. It's important that an enforceable option is developed to address this community concern. Actively Support: Tue, March 08, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) This bill combats two issues. One is the nuisance of the smoke together with the harassing behavior associated with the purposeful emission of the smoke. The second is the environmental impact the smoke/soot is surely have on our air quality. The driver's who are convicted of this offense will have a reasonable fine and a two point violation on their driver's license, which is a valuable deterrent to future behavior. N/A: Tue, March 22, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (22­Mar­16) If effective, the bill would make it illegal to "roll coal' which will reduce safety and health risks to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists in Fort Collins. Support: Thu, March 03, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) Would have a positive impact (hopefully) particularly in the Downtown/Midtown FC areas Actively Support: Tue, March 08, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) There will be a modest positive impact to the General Fund and an equally positive impact to the Traffic Surcharge Fund. The number and frequency of these violations will certainly decrease, which will be particularly evident to people enjoying Oldtown Fort Collins and also on South College Avenue on weekend nights, when the behavior seems to be more evident. Support: Thu, March 03, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (03­Mar­16) Personal opinion: the more tools in the law enforcement toolbox to address this behavior, the better. Seems like there isn't a lot Police can use right now. Actively Support: Tue, March 08, 2016, by chorton@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) Rep. Ginal proposed this legislation at our behest, with the understanding that the City would be supportive of the effort. She has been very accommodating of our input on changes to the scope of the bill and suggestions for language changes. N/A: Tue, March 22, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (22­Mar­16) this Bill is supported by the City’s AQ policies (Policy ENV 8.2 – Focus on Priority Air Pollutants...fine particulates is a high priority pollutant in FC) and LPA: The City’s Air Quality Plan establishes a strong overall goal to “continually improve Fort Collins air quality.” Therefore, the City supports the following policy statements: • Adopt programs and policies that improve public health and air quality. • Enhance local government authority to improve air quality beyond minimum State or Federal requirements. • Provide authority for local governments to implement vehicle emissions reductions programs. (I noticed that Section 42­2­127 changed from “Tampering with emissions control” in the draft bill to “Coal rolling “ in the final bill, and I assume that is because it would be more enforceable by traffic officers with this language. HB16­1332 Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credits Comment: LPA pg 20, Air Quality #7, "Reduce vehicle emissions by employing economic incentives, disincentives and other market approaches that support clean air." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credits Sponsors: DURAN / SCOTT Summary: This legislation simplifies the existing state tax credits to make them easier to understand by eliminating complex calculations. Tax credits with fixed values are easier for consumers to understand, better for dealers to advertise, clearer for Department of Revenue to administer, and more equitable for alternative fuel vehicles with different prices. Status: 04/13/2016 House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1355 Affirm Local Gov Siting Auth Oil & Gas Facilities Comment: LPA pg 22, Oil & Gas #5, "Allow greater local regulation of oil and gas exploration activities within municipal boundaries." Position: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Affirm Local Gov Siting Auth Oil & Gas Facilities Sponsors: FOOTE / ULIBARRI Summary: This bill is meant to clarify that local governments have the authority to site oil and gas operations. Status: 04/04/2016 House Second Reading Lost with Amendments ­ Floor Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: N/A: Tue, March 15, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (15­Mar­16) No comments from a Transportation perspective N/A: Tue, March 15, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (15­Mar­16) No comments from a Transportation perspective N/A: Tue, March 15, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (15­Mar­16) No comments from a Transportation perspective N/A: Tue, March 15, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (15­Mar­16) No comments from a Transportation perspective N/A: Tue, March 15, 2016, by lkadrich@fcgov.com (15­Mar­16) it appears this would give local land use authority to cities and counties and that is something Council and citizens have advocated for; although this would be limited to facilities HB16­1370 Nicotine Product Retailers Registry Comment: LPA pg 18, Finance #5, "Maintain or increase the City's revenue base (sales, use and property taxes)." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Nicotine Product Retailers Registry Sponsors: SINGER / COOKE Summary: There is not currently a comprehensive list of retailers in the state that sell cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products (retailers). Commencing in 2017, section 2 of the bill requires retailers to register with the liquor enforcement division in the department of revenue (division). The division is required to keep a retailer's registration information confidential. The division is authorized to impose a $500 fine on a retailer that fails to register with the division. Section 1 increases the appropriation to the division from the tobacco education programs fund, which fund consists of 16% of the money collected from cigarette and tobacco taxes, from $350,000 to $500,000 and directs the division to use up to $150,000 of the money for the administration of the retailers registry. Section 3 applies the hearing procedures established for other nicotine product sales violations to violations of the requirement that a retailer register with the division. Section 4 increases the civil penalties a retailer would face for violating the prohibitions against selling cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to minors or selling individual cigarettes, a pack of cigarettes containing fewer than twenty cigarettes, or roll­your­own tobacco in a package containing less than 0.60 ounces of tobacco. From state cigarette tax money, the state currently apportions 27% to cities, towns, and counties (local governments) in proportion to the amount of state sales tax revenues collected within the boundaries of the local governments. A local government is prohibited from receiving its allocation of this money if it imposes its own fees, licenses, or taxes on cigarette sales. Section 5 expands the arrangement to cover other tobacco product tax revenues and to prohibit a local government from receiving its allocation of the money if the local government imposes its own fees, licenses, or taxes on tobacco product or nicotine product sales. Under current law, if a tobacco product distributor ships or transports tobacco products to a consumer outside of the state between September 1, 2015, and September 1, 2018, and reports and pays the taxes on those tobacco products, the department of revenue may credit the tax to the distributor. Section 6 modifies that tax credit provision to apply indefinitely. Status: 03/16/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Tue, April 05, 2016, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (05­Apr­16) This is a comment from Sales Tax list. We are definitely not in favor of this, but cannot quantify the exact lost revenue because sales tax is not reported at that level of detail. I will note that this is a big deal for us because it would mean we would lose revenue on all nicotine products including patches, vaping liquid etc. HB16­1388 Employer Hiring Criminal History Employee 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: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Employer Hiring Criminal History Employee Sponsors: MCCANN Summary: The bill generally prohibits an employer from: * Advertising that a person with a criminal history may not apply for a position; * Placing a statement in an employment application that a person with a criminal history may not apply for a position; or * Making an inquiry about a candidate's arrests or criminal convictions until the candidate has been offered an interview or a conditional offer of employment. An employer is exempt from these restrictions when: * The law forbids a person from being employed on account of a criminal conviction or requires an employer to consider a candidate's criminal history for the job; * The employer is participating in a program to encourage employment of people with criminal histories; or * The job requires a fidelity bond and the criminal history would disqualify the candidate. An employer must keep applications for 9 months. The department of labor and employment will enforce the section with civil penalties. A violation of the restrictions does not create a private cause of action. Status: 04/12/2016 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1399 Workers' Compensation For PTSD Comment: LPA pg 27, Human Resources #2, "Expand the City’s ability to offer health, welfare and wellness services for employees." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: Wednesday, April 27 2016 SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Workers' Compensation For PTSD Sponsors: SINGER / NEWELL Summary: The bill clarifies that a workers' compensation claim for mental impairment may not be denied based on the occupation of the worker. Each claimant is required to be evaluated by a licensed, level II fully accredited physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist. Status: 04/18/2016 Introduced In Senate ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1420 CO Healthcare Affordability & Sustainability Enter Comment: Informational only Position: Support Calendar Notification: Friday, April 22 2016 GENERAL ORDERS ­ SECOND READING OF BILLS (1) in house calendar. Short Title: CO Healthcare Affordability & Sustainability Enter Sponsors: HULLINGHORST / CROWDER Summary: As amended by the House Appropriations Committee, the bill creates a Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise within the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). Beginning FY 2016­17, the enterprise is responsible for the collection of a new Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Fee that replaces the Hospital Provider Fee assessed under current law. Status: 04/18/2016 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB16­1421 Allocate Additional FY 2016­17 Gen Fund Revenues Comment: LPA pg 33, Transportation #3, "Explore and analyze alternative methods of funding transportation infrastructure needs." Position: Support Calendar Notification: Friday, April 22 2016 GENERAL ORDERS ­ SECOND READING OF BILLS (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Allocate Additional FY 2016­17 Gen Fund Revenues Sponsors: HULLINGHORST Summary: Contingent upon the passage of legislation (the CHASE Act) that eliminates the hospital provider fee at the end of fiscal year 2015­16, the bill: * Requires legislative council staff, as part of its 2016 economic and revenue forecast, to estimate the total amount of general fund revenues that the state would have been required to make unavailable for expenditure in fiscal year 2016­17 and refund in fiscal year 2017­18 but for the enactment of the CHASE Act; and * Requires the amount estimated by legislative council staff to be allocated as follows: * On September 30, 2016, the state treasurer must transfer the lesser of the full amount or $50 million to the highway users tax fund (HUTF); * On September 30, 2016, the state treasurer must transfer the lesser of the full amount remaining after the HUTF transfer has been made or a total amount of $16.2 million in equal parts to the state severance tax trust fund and the local government severance tax fund as repayment of money diverted from those funds to the general fund in fiscal year 2014­ 15; * The lesser of the full amount remaining after the HUTF and severance tax fund transfers have been made or a total amount of $40 million must be used to reduce the 2016­17 public school finance negative factor; and * The lesser of the full amount remaining after the HUTF and severance tax fund transfers and the negative factor allocation have been made or $49.5 million is allocated to governing boards of state­supported institutions of higher education to reduce fiscal year 2017­18 tuition increases and provide additional student financial assistance. Status: 04/18/2016 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily ­ No Amendments Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­003 Broadcast Burns Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #16, "Increasing state, regional and local disaster resilience." Position: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Broadcast Burns Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Sponsors: ROBERTS / BECKER K. Summary: This bill would allow broadcast burns, this could serve as an additional tool to reduce wildfires. Status: 02/08/2016 Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Support: Fri, February 05, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (05­Feb­16) It is important: High. Broadcast burning is an important tool locally. While Natural Areas does little broadcast burning in the name of fuels reduction, it is an important tool for our cooperators in Larimer County. Natural Areas staff anticiaptes most (if not all) of this additional funding will either go to state agencies or be administered through a competitive grant process. N/A: Fri, February 05, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (05­Feb­16) Risk to Fort Collins from wildfire smoke was identified as one of the two top risks from climate change to that needs to be addressed (along with extreme heat events). Although prescribed fire does release air pollution, this bill provides more tools and resources to proactively conduct fuels management and likely reduce risks from wildfire smoke. N/A: Fri, February 05, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (05­Feb­16) Efforts by land managers to reduce wildfire in our state will impact Fort Collins citizens positively. The positive impact would most likely affect our cooperators in Larimer County. Strongly Support: Fri, February 05, 2016, by lsmith@fcgov.com (05­Feb­16) Environmental Services and Natural Areas can support or strongly support this bill. SB16­012 Time To Reconstruct Residential Improvements Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #16, "Increasing state, regional and local disaster resilience." Position: Monitor 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: 04/05/2016 Governor Signed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: N/A: Tue, March 29, 2016, by lkadrich@fcgov.com (29­Mar­16) medium N/A: Tue, March 29, 2016, by lkadrich@fcgov.com (29­Mar­16) may be helpful in a disaster situation although more likely we would comply with existing timeframe N/A: Tue, March 29, 2016, by lkadrich@fcgov.com (29­Mar­16) would be helpful to landlords especially those with multiple properties in the event of a widespread property loss SB16­038 Transparency Of Community­centered Boards Comment: Not explicit in LPA Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: Wednesday, April 20 2016 THIRD READING OF BILLS ­ FINAL PASSAGE ­ CONSENT CALENDAR (3) in senate 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: 04/20/2016 Senate Third Reading Passed ­ No Amendments 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: Support 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: 03/23/2016 Governor Signed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­067 Broadband Personal Property Tax Exemption Comment: LPA pg 18, Finance #3, "Promote the equitable treatment of sales and use taxes to residents and corporations residing or doing business in Colorado by limiting exemptions." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Broadband Personal Property Tax Exemption Sponsors: SCHEFFEL / WILLIAMS Summary: Bill creates a state Business Personal Property Tax exemption for broadband equipment. Does not specify new equipment or expansion of existing service. Status: 04/12/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor + Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: N/A: Mon, February 15, 2016, by rrogers@fcgov.com (15­Feb­16) Since property tax is the purview of the County, we are not certain what if any broadband assets and property tax revenue may/could be impacted. 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: Monitor Calendar Notification: Friday, April 22 2016 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 8:30 AM LSB­B (4) 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: 03/17/2016 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­080 Marijuana Grows Enclosed Space Requirements Comment: LPA pg 31, Marijuana #1, "Regulate medical and retail marijuana manufacturing, distribution and dispensaries." Position: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Marijuana Grows Enclosed Space Requirements Sponsors: NEWELL Summary: Bill would apply the same legal definition of “enclosed, locked space” as required by Amendment 64 to allowed personal grows of medical marijuana. Status: 04/18/2016 Senate Considered House Amendments ­ Result was to Concur ­ Repass Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­123 Free Access To High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Comment: LPA pg 33, Transportation #5, "Facilitate regional planning for various modes of transportation with the goal of providing practical solutions to reduce reliance on single­occupant vehicles." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: Thursday, April 21 2016 Transportation & Energy Upon Adjournment Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Free Access To High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Sponsors: LUNDBERG / SINGER Summary: This bill prohibits the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) from requiring a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) to use a switchable transponder or other device in order to drive on a HOV lane or a high occupancy toll (HOT) lane on a state highway on a toll­free basis. Status: 03/22/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Transportation & Energy + Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Neutral: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) No current impact on local highways; long term impacts should I­25 north incorporate tolling. No Effect: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) Minimal impact to Fort Collins right now. No Effect: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) Minimal impact to Fort Collins right now. N/A: Wed, March 02, 2016, by mjackson@fcgov.com (02­Mar­16) May make it more difficult to collect tolls and police HOV activity in future if I­25 north incorporates tolling. SB16­124 Machine Tools Sales Tax Exempt Recovered Materials Comment: LPA pg 23, Recycling and Solid Waste #3, "Provide incentives and funding for programs that promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and development of related infrastructure." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Machine Tools Sales Tax Exempt Recovered Materials Sponsors: GRANTHAM / PRIOLA Summary: Bill expands the current sales and use tax exemption for machinery and machine tools (machinery) used in manufacturing to include machinery purchased by businesses listed in the Department of Public Heath and Environment's inventory of recyclers and solid waste processors (material recovery facilities). Status: 04/14/2016 House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Support: Thu, March 24, 2016, by sgordon@fcgov.com (24­Mar­16) A number of local businesses in Fort Collins (e.g., local recycling collectors and haulers, scrap metal dealers, manufacturers and computer refurbishers) would benefit from being able to more affordably purchase equipment such as balers, which improves the value and marketability of recyclables. As an example, cardboard is much easier and cheaper to transport once it has been compacted and baled, and also commands a higher price in the commodity market than loose, uncompacted cardboard. Strongly Support: Thu, March 24, 2016, by sgordon@fcgov.com (24­Mar­16) Local "green businesses" that help the Fort Collins community's progress at meeting adopted Zero Waste goals , as well as carbon reduction goals, is extremely important to the City. Economic development strategies such as this bill's sales and tax refund proposal will help businesses invest in necessary equipment, which is consistent with the City's economic health strategies. City reports show that as much as $6.5 million dollars worth of recoverable materials are buried in local landfills every year from Fort Collins sources; putting these dollars to work by processing/marketing discards as commodities will enhance the local economy with more jobs and new revenue, as well as contributing to environmental stewardship. Strongly Support: Thu, March 24, 2016, by sgordon@fcgov.com (24­Mar­16) At least 15 local businesses in Fort Collins (probably quite a few more) would be well positioned to apply for this sales and use tax exemption; their savings could be put to use in the community to hire more employees or increase employees' pay, or support more sales and marketing efforts by these local businesses. Strongly Support: Thu, March 24, 2016, by sgordon@fcgov.com (24­Mar­16) Fort Collins considers that giving state sales and use tax refunds for the purchase of recycling equipment is an effective economic tool that may provide a model for the City to also adopt, as a local policy, thereby allowing local sales and use refunds to businesses in our community that invest in recycling equipment. SB16­144 CCW Permits For Military Personnel Comment: LPA pg 32, Public Safety #9, "Maintain or enhance a statewide database of concealed weapons permits." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: Monday, April 25 2016 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs 1:30 p.m. Room 271 (6) in house calendar. Short Title: CCW Permits For Military Personnel Sponsors: COOKE Summary: This would significantly broaden the terms for a concealed handgun permit for military personnel. Status: 04/06/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Tue, March 08, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) This is a bad idea. While we respect the status and training of our military members, carrying a firearm in the civilian world is completely different than in a military setting. Young military members may not have the discipline yet to have this responsibility. We are already dealing with military members returning with various levels of PTSD. What would be the screening for that. Military members should follow the same rules as everyone else and get a permit when they are of sufficient age. Oppose: Tue, March 08, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) This cold be a significant public safety issue for our community. Oppose: Tue, March 08, 2016, by jschiager@fcgov.com (08­Mar­16) Maybe nothing. Maybe big problems. not worth the risk. SB16­157 Don't Implement Clean Power Plan Until Stay Lifted Comment: LPA pg 24, Energy #3, "Support reductions of the community’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy use in accordance with the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Framework (March 2015). Current community GHG goals are a reduction of 20 percent from 2005 levels by 2020, 80 percent by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2050." Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: Wednesday, April 27 2016 Transportation & Energy 1:30 p.m. Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Don't Implement Clean Power Plan Until Stay Lifted Sponsors: COOKE / DORE Summary: This bill requires the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) and the Division of Administration in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to suspend work on the Clean Power Plan and state implementation plan until the stay is lifted. It also requires that the state implementation plan be subject to legislative review. Status: 03/30/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB16­177 Modify 2015 Urban Renewal Legislation Comment: LPA pg 19, Economic Development #3, "Adopt clarifying language to HB15­1348 to address ambiguity and confusion created by the drafters. Specifically, address standard use of terms and arbitration process, and ensure intent that the law does not impact projects already underway." Position: Support Calendar Notification: Wednesday, April 27 2016 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Upon Adjournment Room LSB­A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Modify 2015 Urban Renewal Legislation Sponsors: MARTINEZ HUMENIK / HULLINGHORST Summary: This is a consensus cleanup bill negotiated between CML, CCI and the special districts. The bill makes technical modifications to statutory provisions enacted by the general assembly in 2015 (2015 legislation) that addressed urban renewal plan allocating of tax revenue. Status: 04/18/2016 Introduced In House ­ Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Amend: Thu, March 31, 2016, by prowe@fcgov.com (31­Mar­16) This bill doesn't address applicability ambiguity, which is critical. It does, however, make a number of other important changes. Support: Thu, March 31, 2016, by prowe@fcgov.com (31­Mar­16) Clarification on mediation process and obligations in existence prior to December 31, 2015. Updated: April 20, 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 3/17 3/22 3/24 SA 3/30 HB16‐1002 Employee Leave Attend Child's Academic Activities Support Support 1/13 Ed 1/27 2/3 2/4 SA 3/9 HB16‐1004 Measurable Goals Deadlines CO Climate Action Plan Support Support 1/13 He 2/4 2/8 2/9 Ag 3/30 HB16‐1005 Residential Precipitation Collection Support Support 1/13 Ag 2/22 2/29 3/2 Ag 3/30 3/31 4/1 HB16‐1006 Clarify Tax Exemptions For Housing Authorities Support Support 1/13 F 2/17 Ap 3/18 3/21 3/22 F 3/31 Ap 4/22 HB16‐1067 Regional Transportation Authority Mill Levy Monitor Monitor 1/13 LG 2/10 2/16 2/18 Trans 3/8 HB16‐1069 Allow City To Set Housing Auth Commn Term Length Support Support 1/13 LG 1/28 2/1 2/2 LG 2/16 2/19 2/22 2/23 3/9 HB16‐1070 Signature Verification In Mun Mail Ballot Election Monitor Monitor 1/13 SA 2/10 Ap 3/4 3/7 3/8 SA 3/21 Ap 4/1 4/5 4/6 4/15 HB16‐1078 Local Gov Employee Whistleblower Protection Oppose Oppose 1/19 LG 2/3 Ap 4/7 4/13 4/19 SA HB16‐1088 Fire Protection Dist Impact Fee On New Development Support Support 1/19 LG 3/16 3/21 3/22 LG 3/29 3/31 4/1 4/22 HB16‐1092 Authorize Retail Marijuana Special Event Permit Oppose 1/19 He 2/16 HB16‐1114 Repeal Duplicate Reporting Requirements Support Monitor 1/20 BL 3/22 Ap 4/7 4/11 4/14 BL 4/25 HB16‐1122 Remote Starter Systems Oppose Monitor 1/20 Trans 2/10 2/16 2/18 Trans 3/8 3/11 3/14 3/31 HB16‐1138 General Fund Transfers For State Infrastructure Oppose Monitor 1/20 SA 2/24 HB16‐1141 Radon Exposure in Buildings Support Support 1/21 He 2/9 Ap 3/4 3/7 3/8 He 3/24 Ap 4/1 4/5 4/6 4/15 HB16‐1143 Prohibit Red Light Cameras Photo Radar Auto ID Sys Oppose Oppose 1/21 SA 3/9 HB16‐1155 Controlled‐access Highway As County Primary Road Oppose Oppose 1/26 LG 3/9 3/16 3/17 Trans 3/31 4/5 4/6 4/15 HB16‐1166 Prohibit Seeking Salary History For Job Applicants Monitor Monitor 1/29 BL 3/17 3/24 3/28 SA 3/30 HB16‐1191 Bill Of Rights For Persons Who Are Homeless Oppose Oppose 2/3 LG 2/24 HB16‐1231 Restricting The Use Of Red Light Cameras Amend Oppose 2/5 Trans 2/24 2/29 3/1 Trans 3/22 3/28 3/29 4/26 HB16‐1262 Law Enforcement Backg'd Check Employment Waiver Support Support 2/12 Jud 3/10 3/16 3/17 Jud 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/1 HB16‐1263 Racial Profiling Prohibition Monitor Monitor 2/12 Jud 3/10 3/16 3/17 Jud 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/1 HB16‐1264 Ban Law Enforcement Use Of Chokehold Support Monitor 2/12 Jud 3/10 3/16 3/17 Jud 3/28 3/30 3/31 4/1 HB16‐1265 Expunge Arrest Records Based On Mistaken Identity Monitor Amend 2/12 Jud 3/10 3/16 3/17 Jud 3/28 3/30 3/31 HB16‐1283 Water Loss Audit Report Performance Standards Amend Oppose 3/2 Ag 4/4 HB16‐1311 Procedures When Orders Require Monetary Payments Oppose Monitor 3/2 Jud 3/24 4/7 4/8 Jud 4/27 HB16‐1314 Treat Preexisting Groundwater Depletions Replaced Oppose 3/2 Ag 4/4 HB16‐1319 Prohibit Coal Rolling In Diesel Vehicles Support Support 3/2 Trans 4/7 4/13 4/18 Trans 4/26 HB16‐1332 Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credits Monitor Monitor 3/2 F 4/13 Ap HB16‐1355 Affirm Local Gov Siting Auth Oil & Gas Facilities Support Support 3/11 SA 3/21 4/4 HB16‐1370 Nicotine Product Retailers Registry Oppose Oppose 3/16 BA 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 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 2/24 SB16‐038 Transparency Of Community‐centered Boards Monitor Monitor 1/13 SA 3/30 F 4/14 4/19 4/20 SB16‐044 Contested Conservation Easement Tax Credit Claims Monitor Monitor 1/19 F 3/10 SB16‐054 Local Government Minimum Wage Monitor Monitor 1/19 SA 2/17 SB16‐063 Intergovt Agreement With Out‐of‐state Local Gov Support Support 1/19 LG 2/9 2/12 2/16 LG 3/2 3/7 3/8 3/23 SB16‐067 Broadband Personal Property Tax Exemption Oppose Oppose 1/19 F 3/31 4/7 4/8 BL F SB16‐075 DNA Collection Misdemeanor Vulnerable Persons Monitor Monitor 1/19 Jud 3/2 F 3/29 SB16‐077 Employment First For Persons With Disabilities Monitor Monitor 1/19 F 3/17 Ap 4/22 SB16‐080 Marijuana Grows Enclosed Space Requirements Support Support 1/19 BL 2/16 2/24 2/25 F 4/6 4/12 4/14 4/18 SB16‐100 County Road & Bridge Tax Reduction Requirement Support Support 1/29 Trans 3/17 3/22 3/24 SA 4/18 SB16‐123 Free Access To High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Oppose Oppose 2/1 Trans 2/18 3/17 3/18 Trans 4/21 Ap SB16‐124 Machine Tools Sales Tax Exempt Recovered Materials Support Monitor 2/5 F 2/16 Ap 3/11 3/15 3/16 F 4/14 Ap SB16‐129 Neutral Oversight Of Oil And Gas Activities Support Support 2/19 Ag 3/2 SB16‐136 Broadband Deployment Oppose Oppose 3/4 SA 3/16 SB16‐144 CCW Permits For Military Personnel Oppose Oppose 3/4 SA 3/30 4/5 4/6 SA 4/25 SB16‐157 Don’t Implement Clean Power Plan Until Stay Lifted Oppose Monitor 3/15 Ag 3/17 3/28 3/29 Trans 4/27 SB16‐177 Modify 2015 Urban Renewal Legislation Support Support 3/30 LG 4/12 4/14 4/15 SA 4/27 City positions Bill Action Summary Scheduled for action (yellow) Support (green) Legislative committee action not scheduled (no fill) Oppose (red) Amend (blue) Monitor (no fill) Committee Abbreviations Ag = agriculture and natural resources committee Ap = appropriations committee 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) HB16‐1382 Divert Water Piscatorial Aesthetic Beneficial Use Support 3/16 Ag 4/4 HB16‐1388 Employer Hiring Criminal History Employee Oppose Oppose 3/16 Jud 4/12 Ap HB16‐1399 Workers' Compensation For PTSD Monitor Monitor 3/22 He 4/8 Ap 4/15 4/15 4/18 SA 4/27 HB16‐1420 CO Healthcare Affordability & Sustainability Enter Monitor Support 3/28 Ap 3/29 4/22 HB16‐1421 Allocate Additional FY 2016‐17 Gen Fund Revenues Monitor Support 3/28 Ap 3/29 4/22 SB16‐003 Broadcast Burns Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Support Support 1/13 Jud 2/8 Ap 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 LG 3/9 3/16 3/17 4/5 SB16‐017 Concealed Handgun Carry Without Permit Oppose Oppose 1/13 SA 1/27 Ap 2/12 2/22 2/23 SA 3/7 City of Fort Collins Legislative Tracking General Assembly Session 2016 First House Second House