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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 2/21/2013 (7)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 22, 2013, 4:00 p.m. City Manager’s Conference Room Present: Kelly Ohlson, Mayor Pro Tem; Wade Troxell, Councilmember; Lisa Poppaw, Councilmember; Wendy Williams, Assistant City Manager; Ingrid Decker, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Dan Weinheimer, Legislative Policy Manager Absent: Steve Roy, City Attorney Guests: Kelly Unger, Management Assistant; Dale Adamy Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson called the meeting to order at 4:12 pm. Adoption of the minutes from the October 23, 2012 meeting were moved for approval by Councilmember Troxell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson. Minutes were adopted without amendment. Dan Weinheimer started the meeting with a discussion of meeting process. He stated that his goal was improving the quality of the information provided to the LRC and to focus members’ attention on bills of interest and important measures rather than running through each and every bill during a given meeting. Councilmember Troxell suggested that a compendium of bills similar to the Colorado Municipal League’s Statehouse Report might be helpful – this weekly report briefly summarizes a bill and its status in the General Assembly. Dan offered that another option might be a “consent calendar” where members would be provided non-controversial bills or bills with a clear position in the Legislative Policy Agenda and then at their option be able to pull bills from that list for additional discussion. Controversial bills would not be included on this list and would be discussed in more detail. The goal would be to save discussion time for more important issues. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson voiced support for the concept of a consent calendar-style presentation of bills but also said that he was more interested in having a complete background of bills and the timeliness of information from staff. Councilmember Troxell further suggested that staff devise an update system for conveying information between meetings to the LRC members. He recommended that staff develop a calendar-based spreadsheet that could track a bill and each milestone in the legislative process. Councilmember Poppaw agreed that a spreadsheet with bills would make the meetings move faster and allow LRC to be nimble enough to react to the General Assembly calendar. Dan then moved on to review current bills in the General Assembly. HB13-1044 is a bill authorizing the use of graywater. Dan explained that the bill, an updated version of a bill carried by Representative Randy Fischer last session, would direct the state to promulgate rules authorizing the residential, commercial, or industrial use of graywater and subsequent to these rules cities could adopt local rules permitting citizens to install systems. Dan indicated that the Colorado Water Congress has worked with the bill sponsor to amend the bill and now supports it. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked about the amendments to the bill and whether they had gutted it. Dan assured him that the amendments related to concerns about water rights and about the application of the water outside the home. The LRC voted to support this bill. SB13-23 is a proposal to increase the damage cap under the Colorado Government Immunity Act (CGIA) from one person from $150,000 to $478,000 and for two or more persons from $600,000 to $990,000 and includes an inflation adjustment every four years afterwards. Dan described the bill in brief and summarized the concern that risk management has with increasing the cap and the fact that this both increases the City’s potential exposure to expensive claims and could increase the likelihood of such claims because of a greater damage award. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked when the last increase to the CGIA damage cap occurred. Dan informed him that it was last increased in 1992. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson then stated that he disagreed with the staff recommendation to oppose this bill and instead would encourage staff to work to fix its concerns rather than to oppose the bill. He further said that government should work to prevent claims rather than keeping the cap lower. No position was adopted on this bill; staff will work to address City concerns. SB13-25 would mandate collective bargaining for firefighters. Dan presented a Colorado Municipal League summary of the bill as well as four editorials published from around the state in opposition to the bill. By mandating collective bargaining for cities the bill would usurp local control in human resources decisions and disenfranchise voters in communities that might have voted against collective bargaining rights. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson voiced opposition to the bill noting that he opposes providing one particular group with benefits without a public vote. Councilmember Troxell also opposed the bill. The LRC adopted an oppose position to this bill. SB13-35 is a bill banning the use of red light cameras and camera radar in cities. Dan summarized the bill saying that it has been introduced several times at the General Assembly and it would remove local control if approved. Fort Collins uses camera speed radar and also employs red light cameras in some intersections. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson noted that this bill is clearly covered in the Legislative Policy Agenda and would usurp local control, he recommended an oppose position. The LRC adopted an oppose position to this bill. SB13-48 would authorize local governments to use Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) for transit infrastructure and operations and maintenance purposes. The proposal originated from Boulder County and an advocacy group called SWEEP. Councilmember Troxell noted that greater flexibility in budgeting would be a good thing. The LRC adopted a support position for this bill. SB13-68 would modify the late vehicle registration fee from a $25 per month (maximum $100) to a flat $20. This bill concerns the City in that it both reduces the motivation for a person to register their vehicle and also by reducing the amount collected statewide would limit the funding available to transportation infrastructure. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson encouraged staff to look beyond just the money on a bill like this and to consider the safety impacts. Wendy Williams noted that an additional concern with this bill is that it limits the motivation for new residents to register their vehicles in the state. Councilmember Troxell asked if this was a fee that increased under Governor Ritter, staff was not sure of the answer. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson commented that he thought that the cap might be a relatively new thing. The LRC adopted an oppose position on this bill. Dan then briefly discussed the status of High Park Fire recovery funds. He stated that the City had been working closely with federal representatives to fund Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP). The money had been included in the Senate and stripped out of the House bill. There is another opportunity to fund EWP in March and City officials are hopeful of success then. Dan mentioned that Congressman Cory Gardner had publicly fought for EWP funds for Colorado and during the hearing he was promised by the Chairperson that Colorado needs would be considered in March. Mayor Pro Tem Ohlson asked whether the funding was intended for people’s homes or for reseeding the forest and other purposes. Both Dan and Wendy Williams assured him that funding is for reseeding and watershed protection which would protect City water supplies. The meeting was adjourned at 4:48pm. Updated 2/21/13 Bill # Short Title 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 HB13-1002 Small Business Development Centers Appropriations Support 1/9 BL 1/29 Ap HB13-1012 Extend Wildfire Mitigation Financial Incentives Support 1/9 F 1/23 Ap 2/8 2/8 2/11 F HB13-1018 Beneficial Use Produced Water Dust Suppression Oppose 1/9 HE 3/7 HB13-1031 All-hazards Resource Mobilization & Reimbursement Amend 1/9 J 1/31 Ap HB13-1044 Authorize Graywater Use Support 1/9 Ag 1/28 Ap HB13-1061 Responsible Medical Marijuana Vendor Standards Monitor 1/9 BL 2/7 2/11 2/12 F 3/12 HB13-1090 Construction Contractor Subcontractor Prompt Pay Oppose 1/17 BL 2/28 HB13-1093 Bidding For Local Government Procurement Contracts Oppose 1/17 LG 2/6 HB13-1096 Waste Tire Recycling Agricultural & Beneficial Use Monitor 1/17 Ag 2/11 HB13-1105 Energy Saving Mortgage Program Monitor 1/18 Trans 2/27 HB13-1106 Prohibit Discrimination Labor Union Participation Oppose 1/18 SA 2/11 HB13-1107 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees Oppose 1/18 SA 2/11 HB13-1112 Open Records Request Passive Traffic Cameras Oppose 1/18 J 2/19 HB13-1114 Inferences For Marijuana And Driving Offenses Support 1/18 J 2/26 HB13-1120 Eliminate Conservation Easement Disputed For Taxes Oppose 1/18 F 1/31 HB13-1122 Incentive Well Sev Tax Holiday & Higher Ed Funding Oppose 1/18 SA 2/11 HB13-1128 Exclude Clean Counties From Enhanced Emission Area Oppose 1/18 Trans 2/13 HB13-1133 Plumbing And Electrical Inspections Schools Oppose 1/18 LG 2/13 Ap HB13-1142 Urban And Rural Enterprise Zone Act Reforms Support 1/18 F 2/28 HB13-1150 Sales & Use Tax Holiday Disaster-preparedness Item Oppose 1/18 F 2/14 Ap HB13-1151 Sales & Use Tax Holiday For Higher Ed Textbooks Oppose 1/18 F 2/20 Ap HB13-1174 Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions Oppose 1/31 F 2/20 HB13-1177 Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions Oppose 1/31 F 2/20 HB13-1183 Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit Cap Support 1/31 F 2/13 Ap HB13-1189 Exempt Bus Personal Property Purchased In 2014 Oppose 1/31 SA 2/27 HB13-1206 Expand Authority For Business Incentive Agreements Support 2/1 LG 2/20 F HB13-1216 Incentives for Distributed Energy Oppose 2/4 Trans 2/21 HB13-1222 Family Care Act Family Medical Leave Eligibility Oppose 2/7 HE 2/28 SB13-003 Coal Mine Methane Gas Capture Oppose 1/9 SA 2/13 SB13-012 Child Abuse Reporting Youth Sports Organizations Monitor 1/9 J 1/30 2/4 2/5 HE 2/26 SB13-023 Increase Damages Caps Under CGIA Amend 1/9 J 2/27 SB13-025 Collective Bargaining Firefighters Oppose 1/9 BL 1/23 2/4 2/5 SA 3/6 SB13-035 Prohibit Red Light Camera Vehicle Identification Oppose 1/16 SA 1/23 SB13-043 On-premises Alcohol Consumption Prohibit Removal Oppose 1/16 J 1/28 2/1 2/4 BL Bill # Short Title 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 SB13-048 Authorize Local Government Use Of HUTF For Transit Support 1/16 Trans 2/5 2/11 2/12 Trans SB13-050 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund 1/16 F 2/7 Ap 2/22 SB13-052 Transit-oriented Development Claims Oppose 1/16 J SB13-061 Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections Oppose 1/16 Trans 2/14 SB13-065 Allow Approval Voting Nonpartisan Local Election Monitor 1/16 SA 2/6 SB13-068 Modify Late Vehicle Registration Fee Oppose 1/16 Trans 2/12 SB13-130 Term Allocations For Conservation Easements Oppose 1/29 F 2/12 SB13-136 Business Personal Prop Tax Exemption With Opt Out Oppose 1/29 SA 2/13 SB13-169 Reintroduce Black-footed Ferret Landowner Consent Support 2/8 Ag 2/21 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) Italics Not yet adopted by LRC Committee Abbreviations Ag = agriculture and natural resources committee Ap = appropriations committee J = judiciary committee BL = Business, labor and econ development committee LG = local government committee Ed = education committee SA = state, veterans and military affairs committee CC = conference committee Trans = transportation committee F = finance committee UA = upon adjournment HE = health care and environment committeee UR = upon recess Bill waiting 2nd/3rd reading or not calendared (no fill) Bill signed by Governor (green) Bill no longer active (gray) Bill passed, date of action (green) First House Second House Bill scheduled in committee of reference (yellow) Bill status Legislative committee action scheduled, date and time (yellow) Bill postponed indefinitely or lost, date of action (red) Bill did not go on to second committee or no action required (black) Legislative Review Committee Bill Report HB13-1002 Small Business Development Centers Appropriations Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #3 Support legislation that promotes sustainable economic development. Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Small Business Development Centers Appropriations Sponsors: TYLER / JAHN Summary: Would fund state's investment in Small Business Development Assistance centers aimed at supporting entrepreneurs. Status: 01/29/2013 House Committee on Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Actively Support: Mon, January 14, 2013, by skendall@fcgov.com (14-Jan-13) The appropriation of funding SBDC's appears equitable. There is a need to for entrepreneurs and small business owners to better understand how to leverage the SBDC, so the marketing appropriation seems appropriate. However, we do not need an economic gardening initative because the business librarian, Anne McDonald, already does this. It would be interesting to see how the state director will appropriate remaining SBDC funds. N/A: Mon, January 14, 2013, by skendall@fcgov.com (14-Jan-13) We would like to know the methodology for the state director's appropriation of remaining funds. Again, the City of Fort Collins does not believe an economic gardening is needed. We believe funds can be better utilized offering diverse courses for small businesses and entrepreneurs. HB13-1012 Extend Wildfire Mitigation Financial Incentives Comment: LPA pg 16 Fire Protection #5 Support legislation that promotes fire safety, education and prevention with the goal of reducing injury, loss of life and property damage. Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Extend Wildfire Mitigation Financial Incentives Sponsors: GEROU / ROBERTS Summary: Would provide financial incentives to promote defensible space and thereby limit risks of fires damaging property. Status: 02/19/2013 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Page 1 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Analyze This Comments: Support: Mon, February 04, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (04-Feb-13) Fire: State Fire Chiefs Association supports this bill. Support: Wed, February 06, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (06-Feb-13) PFA supports: support this bill as it creates incentives to the property owners to create defensible space for their residence. The other issue is for utility companies, departments and agencies who own land outside of their district (like Denver Water, Greeley) to implement programs with Bonds to improve forest health and to protect the watershed. HB13-1018 Beneficial Use Produced Water Dust Suppression Comment: LPA pg 17, Hazardous Material Management #6 Support policies and legislation to prevent and penalize improper storage and disposal of hazardous or exploration and production (E&P) wastes from oil and gas operations within municipal boundaries. Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, March 7 2013 Health, Insurance & Environment 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Beneficial Use Produced Water Dust Suppression Sponsors: CORAM Summary: Would allow use of produced water from oil and gas operations as a dust suppression mechanism in rural areas. Water would be tested to ensure it is not radioactive. Status: 01/09/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance & Environment Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Tue, January 15, 2013, by cwebb@fcgov.com (15-Jan-13) medium - no current oil and gas development within our City's boundaries, however could be a future potential issue. Oppose: Thu, January 31, 2013, by lsmith@fcgov.com (31-Jan-13) Medium Oppose: Tue, January 15, 2013, by cwebb@fcgov.com (15-Jan-13) It depends on how the Hazardous Waste Commission might regulate the beneficial use of produced water. There could potentially be environmental impacts from allowing such a practice without adequate controls and oversight. Oppose: Thu, January 31, 2013, by lsmith@fcgov.com (31-Jan-13) Although the bill addresses dirt roads in rural areas, there could be environmental impacts to Fort Collins. Produced water is exempt from being Page 2 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 declared a hazardous waste under the Federal RCRA Act. Produced water typically contains many hydrocarbons including BTEX , heavy metals, other toxics. Spraying this water can release VOCs into the air. The bill focuses primarily on impacts to water quality and directs development of regulations to address water issues. However, the bill does not address the significant potential to air quality from this activity. Without strict requirements for testing and/or pre-treating produced water for a range of volatile organics, this becomes a public health issue as many of the volatiles are air toxics and carcinogens. There are already efforts to reduce emissions from produced water ponds and pits at the state and federal levels because of these concerns as well as ozone formation issues. The bill does not currently include language that requires these commissions to work with the air quality commission to develop testing and pretreatment requirements before spraying. Protection of water quality would also require the same strict requirements for testing and/or pre-treating produced water. Oppose: Tue, January 15, 2013, by cwebb@fcgov.com (15-Jan-13) Fort Collins generally opposes the use of produced water for dust suppression. N/A: Thu, January 31, 2013, by lsmith@fcgov.com (31-Jan-13) The following City of Fort Collins legislative policies support a position to oppose this bill: Air Quality: " Support legislation and regulations adopting programs and policies that improve " public health and air quality. " Support legislation that enhances local government authority to improve air " quality beyond minimum State or Federal requirements. " Support water quality legislation that results in reasonable water quality control regulations that are cost effective and can show identifiable benefits. (Under Water Supply and Quality) " Support legislation that allows Fort Collins to adopt local regulations for hazardous materials, including review and approval of the location of facilities that use or store hazardous materials or hazardous waste. (Under Hazardous Materials Management) " Support legislation that strengthens the enforcement of hazardous materials regulations. (Under Hazardous Materials Management) " Support policies and legislation that restrict storage and land treatment of E&P wastes within municipal boundaries. (Under Hazardous Materials Management) HB13-1031 All-hazards Resource Mobilization & Reimbursement Comment: LPA pg 16. #5 "Support legislation that promotes fire safety, education and prevention with the goal of reducing injury, loss of life and property damage." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: All-hazards Resource Mobilization & Reimbursement Sponsors: GEROU / NICHOLSON Summary: Bill seeks to coordinate emergency response between state and local first responders. Page 3 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Status: 01/31/2013 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Fri, January 25, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (25-Jan-13) Bob Poncelow comments (aggregated from throughout PFA): Our wildland fire and OEM folks take a look at this bill and we strongly oppose it. This appears to be an effort by the state to usurp local control during emergencies under the auspices that they are providing resources. In reality most resources are and SHOULD be ordered through the Federal ROSS resource system and while the state is always welcome as part of the command team, they should not be mandated a unified command position. This is a clearly defined role in the IMS system and normally reserved for when two emergency response agencies with different missions are both equally involved in command and control of the incident. For example, police and fire may have a unified command during a major incident needing crowd control and evacuation as well as fire control or hazardous materials mitigation. It is not intended to be automatic and certainly not to be used as a bargaining chip to gain access to needed resources. I dont know if you plan to do anything with this item, but PD might also be concerned and I would hope CML would take a stand due to the local control piece. Amend: Thu, February 21, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (21-Feb-13) Bob Poncelow comments: I think we would support the bill if we can get some language that at least discusses the ROSS system and the role of Incident Command in resource ordering if not we would stay neutral as it is not unusable in the amended version. HB13-1044 Authorize Graywater Use Comment: Position adopted 1/22/13 LPA pg. 14 - Water Supply/Quality #2 - "Support water quality legislation that results in reasonable water quality control regulations that are cost effective and can show identifiable benefits." Position: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Authorize Graywater Use Sponsors: FISCHER / SCHWARTZ Summary: Would have WQCD promulgate state rules on use of graywater and then cities could opt in to develop local regulations on graywater use. Water conservation measure. Status: 01/28/2013 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Page 4 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 HB13-1061 Responsible Medical Marijuana Vendor Standards Comment: LPA pg 18, Public Safety #5 Support legislation that regulates medical marijuana manufacture, distribution and dispensaries. Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, March 12 2013 SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 354 (2) in senate calendar. Short Title: Responsible Medical Marijuana Vendor Standards Sponsors: MORENO Summary: Creates a responsible medical marijuana vendor program similar to the responsible server program for bars/restaurants. Business may mitigate penalties by complying with a responsible vendor program. Status: 02/14/2013 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1090 Construction Contractor Subcontractor Prompt Pay Comment: LPA pg 7 Finance (Privatization) #2 Support local control of the awarding of contracts and the accountability of local officials for those actions. Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 28 2013 Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development 1:30 p.m. Room LSB-A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Construction Contractor Subcontractor Prompt Pay Sponsors: FISCHER / TOCHTROP Summary: Would limit amount retained by City for construction contracts and subcontracts and mandate a payment schedule. Status: 01/17/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Neutral: Fri, January 18, 2013, by mgebo@fcgov.com (18-Jan-13) this would address the issue of contractors and sub-contractors not being paid Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by joneill@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) High Monitor: Fri, January 18, 2013, by mgebo@fcgov.com (18-Jan-13) I'll expect that sub-contractors will be calling for final inspections Page 5 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 in order to be paid. The City performs all finals at one time, and only when the general building is complete. Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by joneill@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) This bill will require the City to pay all retainage on work of subcontractors once that work is completed. Often wheter the work was satifatorily completed can only be determined after the project is complete. It will be hard if not impossible to get these subcontractors back to fix defective work. It also sets up requirements that a 15% markup may be charged when parties are not able to agree on change orders. The City has provisions in its contract which are less than 15% and provide for the equitable protection of both parties. Both of these will increase the City's cost. HB13-1093 Bidding For Local Government Procurement Contracts Comment: PI'd 2/6 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Bidding For Local Government Procurement Contracts Sponsors: LAWRENCE Summary: The bill requires an agency of local government (local government) to procure or dispose of supplies, services, or construction through competitive sealed bidding unless the appropriation or expenditure of moneys by the local government for a single contract for the supplies, services, or construction may be reasonably expected not to exceed $50,000 in the aggregate in any fiscal year. The bill includes an exception to the competitive sealed bidding requirement if the local government does not receive any bids, the agency of local government has rejected all bids, or the responsible officer determines that it is necessary to make procurements or contracts under emergency conditions because there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety. The bill prohibits a local government from dividing the procurement or disposal of supplies, services, or construction into 2 or more separate projects for the sole purpose of evading or attempting to evade the competitive sealed bidding requirement. Status: 02/06/2013 House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by joneill@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) The City already complies with these requirements. Except our bid threshold is $60,000. Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by joneill@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) Could cause the City to issue more bids if we cannot continue with our current limits. This would make our processes less efficient. HB13-1096 Waste Tire Recycling Agricultural & Beneficial Use Comment: PI'd 2/11 Page 6 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Waste Tire Recycling Agricultural & Beneficial Use Sponsors: CORAM / TODD Summary: Current law provides for a subsidy that encourages the recycling of waste tires. The bill clarifies that a mobile processor is eligible for the subsidy. The bill also defines "beneficial use" of waste tires in order to include the use of a waste tire or tire-derived product for an agricultural purpose. Status: 02/11/2013 House Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1105 Energy Saving Mortgage Program Comment: LPA pg 13 Energy #4 Support legislation that removes barriers to financing for energy efficiency, and encourages and funds energy efficiency and conservation while allowing local design and implementation of the programs. Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 27 2013 Transportation & Energy 1:30 p.m. Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Energy Saving Mortgage Program Sponsors: TYLER / SCHWARTZ Summary: Directs Colorado Energy Office (CEO) to create a home energy saving mortgage program. Status: 01/18/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy + Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Neutral: Wed, January 23, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (23-Jan-13) John Phelan comments: Here are my observation/opinions: " energy star mortgages have been around for a few years now. they have seen relatively little uptake, for a few reasons. Mostly, the mortgages have only been available from a few lenders. Many builders for new homes have specific lenders with which they primarily work. this limited the opportunities for customers to take advantage of the discounts. " most new homes, and all energy star labeled homes, will receive a HERS rating. this makes the mortgage work well for new construction. " most existing home upgrades, including those made under our Home Efficiency Program, do not receive a HERS rating. doing so would add a cost element to trying to participate in this new program. Most existing home energy upgrades will not warrant (cost wise) Page 7 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 a refinance unless the customer has other reasons for doing so (lower interest, larger remodel projects) " in most cases, we will already claim DSM credit for energy star homes (based on our support and development of the NoCO energy star homes non-profit and codes) and retrofits (based on our subsidized audit and rebate funding). So this carrot doesn't really impact us. In short, they are asking us to provide matching funds (probably 25%, with 25% from the lender and 50% from CEO) to the program. In exchange for the funding, we "get" to claim something that we already can. If the CEO is able to recruit more lenders to the program, then it may provide some benefits for new home buyers in our territory. This is the key point to whether the program will make sense for us, and we can't know the result ahead of time. Probably more than you wanted. Overall, I guess I'm pretty neutral. HB13-1106 Prohibit Discrimination Labor Union Participation Comment: PI'd 2/11 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Prohibit Discrimination Labor Union Participation Sponsors: EVERETT Summary: The bill prohibits an employer from requiring any person, as a condition of employment, to become or remain a member of a labor organization or to pay dues, fees, or other assessments to a labor organization or to a charity organization or other third party in lieu of the labor organization. Any agreement that violates these prohibitions or the rights of an employee is void. The bill creates civil and criminal penalties for violations and authorizes the attorney general and the district attorney in each judicial district to investigate alleged violations and take action against a person believed to be in violation. The bill states that all-union agreements are unfair labor practices. Status: 02/11/2013 House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1107 Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees Comment: PI'd 2/11 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Prohibit Collective Bargaining Public Employees Sponsors: EVERETT / HARVEY Summary: Employee organizations are currently authorized, through a 2007 executive order, to become the exclusive representative of the state employees in any occupational group or other categorization of state employees (state employees). Employee organizations are also authorized to form partnership Page 8 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 agreements with state employees to provide the framework for discussing issues of mutual concern to state employees and the state as an employer. The bill prohibits: * The director of the division of labor from accepting a petition from an employee organization to become the exclusive employee representative of state employees, certifying any employee organization as the exclusive representative of state employees, or acting as the agent of any employee organization; * Any representative of the executive branch of state government from negotiating with an employee organization to create an employee partnership agreement; * A political subdivision from accepting a petition from an employee organization to become the exclusive employee representative of political subdivision employees, certifying any employee organization as the exclusive representative of political subdivision employees, or acting as the agent of any employee organization; * A political subdivision from negotiating with an employee organization to create a labor agreement; * Employee organizations, state employees, representatives of state government, political subdivision employees, and representatives of political subdivisions from collective bargaining. The bill terminates any partnership agreement that is currently in effect and that was formed pursuant to executive order D 028 07. The bill also terminates any labor contract or labor agreement that is in effect between an employee organization and the state and between an employee organization and a political subdivision. A political subdivision includes a county, city and county, city, town, service authority, school district, local improvement district, law enforcement authority, city or county housing authority, or water, sanitation, fire protection, metropolitan, irrigation, drainage, or other special district, or any other kind of municipal, quasi- municipal, or public corporation organized pursuant to law. Status: 02/11/2013 House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1112 Open Records Request Passive Traffic Cameras Comment: Not well defined in LPA Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Open Records Request Passive Traffic Cameras Sponsors: LAWRENCE / SCHEFFEL Summary: Says that video or still images obtained by monitoring cameras, such as traffic webcams, may not be released under an open records request, except to the person of interest in the records. Status: 02/19/2013 House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely Page 9 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1114 Inferences For Marijuana And Driving Offenses Comment: LPA pg 18, Public Safety #13 Support legislation and policies restricting access to illegal substances. Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, February 26 2013 Supreme Court Chambers Judiciary 1:30 p.m. Room Old (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Inferences For Marijuana And Driving Offenses Sponsors: WALLER Summary: "Driving while stoned" Sets standards for testing marijuana for those pulled over for driving under the influence. Status: 01/18/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1120 Eliminate Conservation Easement Disputed For Taxes Comment: PI'd 1/31 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Eliminate Conservation Easement Disputed For Taxes Sponsors: DORE Summary: Under current law, a state income tax credit is allowed for a portion of the value of a perpetual conservation easement that is granted by a taxpayer on real property located in Colorado. The bill allows the easement to be eliminated if the easement is determined to be invalid for purposes of claiming the tax credit or if the amount of the tax credit is reduced. The donor is required to repay any taxes, interest, and penalties owed in connection with claiming the credit, and, in the case of a credit that was reduced, the donor is required to repay a portion of any amount provided as consideration for the easement. Status: 01/31/2013 House Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) Silly bill, see Ingrid's comments via email and mine. Oppose: Thu, January 24, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) Page 10 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 (24-Jan-13) John Stokes comment: Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts opposes bill HB13-1122 Incentive Well Sev Tax Holiday & Higher Ed Funding Comment: PI'd 2/11 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Incentive Well Sev Tax Holiday & Higher Ed Funding Sponsors: SCOTT Summary: For 2 years beginning on July 1, 2013, the bill exempts oil and gas from a well that begins production during the 2-year exemption period (incentive well) from the severance tax. At the end of the exemption period, the oil and gas produced from an incentive well is subject to the severance tax, but the tax associated with the incentive well is not distributed in the same manner as the revenue from other wells. Instead, this revenue is deposited in the college opportunity fund. Status: 02/11/2013 House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1128 Exclude Clean Counties From Enhanced Emission Area Comment: PI'd 2/13 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Exclude Clean Counties From Enhanced Emission Area Sponsors: SAINE / LUNDBERG Summary: The bill allows a board of county commissioners for a particular county to exclude, by resolution, any or all parts of the county from the enhanced motor vehicle emissions program area if the excluded part of the county does not violate any national ambient air quality standard for carbon monoxide or ozone as established by the environmental protection agency. Status: 02/13/2013 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Strongly Oppose: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) High Actively Monitor: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) This bill could result in increased concentrations of CO, PM, and ozone precursors in Fort Collins. It could decrease the effectiveness of a Page 11 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 program that has been proven to have air quality benefits and result in the need for increased stringency in controlling ozone precursors in other sectors which could affect businesses and city activities within Fort Collins. The bill allows for regulatory decision making by County commissioners and removes it from the state air quality control commission. Monitor/Oppose: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) City of Fort Collins should strongly oppose this bill for the following reasons: " EPA has delegated authority to the State of Colorado for implementing portions of the Clean Air Act including determining mechanisms and strategies for bringing the Front Range into compliance with ozone standards through its State Implementation Plan (SIP). One of the identified strategies is the enhanced vehicle maintenance and inspection program. No counties in Colorado have been delegated authority to implement the Clean Air Act. This bill would potentially conflict with the States SIP as well as conflict with responsibilities that Congress delegated to the EPA. " CDPHE has been charged with establishing compliance monitoring for ambient air quality standards. CDPHE has followed regulations and guidelines established by the EPA for determining the non-attainment and maintenance area boundaries based on this monitoring and the geographic boundaries for applicability of its programs based on monitoring and modeling. The bill would usurp CDPHEs authority, conflict with existing regulations and guidelines, and place undue burden on counties who lack the resources and technical expertise for determining applicability and effectiveness of the program. " Enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance programs have been shown, in numerous locations, to be a very effective strategy for reducing carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and ozone precursor emissions in areas with compromised air quality. This bill could result in increased emissions of these pollutants and decreased air quality. " The bill does not include provisions for implementing alternative air quality improvement strategies within the front range ozone non-attainment area to compensate for eliminating the enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance program. " The bill is in opposition to LPA AQ policy #1 Support legislation and regulations adopting programs and policies that improve public health and air quality. HB13-1133 Plumbing And Electrical Inspections Schools Comment: PI'd 2/13 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Plumbing And Electrical Inspections Schools Sponsors: GARDNER / CADMAN Summary: Under current law, electrical and plumbing inspections of school buildings must be performed by state inspectors even though the school building is located in a town, city, or county that has a building department that inspects buildings. The bill removes this requirement, allowing local departments to perform electrical and plumbing inspections of school buildings within their jurisdictions. The bill requires a school district to provide advance notice to the state if the school district elects to use local electrical or plumbing inspectors Page 12 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 for school building inspections in the school district. Additionally, a local jurisdiction that ceases to perform plumbing inspections shall notify the state in advance and shall reimburse the state for any plumbing inspections that the state must perform if notice is not given. State and local electrical and plumbing inspectors shall inspect school buildings according to the standards specified in the state electrical and plumbing codes. Status: 02/13/2013 House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by mgebo@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) The City currently does not have any authority over the school district. I'd prefer to have all authority over construction including building codes, permitting and inspections of all trades. As written a school district may or may not have the City perform inspections, yet need not comply with zoning and planning. Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by mgebo@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) There would be not City over sight on the entire project, just electrical and plumbing inspections. The bill does not speak to the City performing plan reviews or what fees can be collected. Oppose: Tue, January 22, 2013, by mgebo@fcgov.com (22-Jan-13) Another example of the State backing out of a requirment that they can no longer afford to enforce. That being electrical and plumbing inspections performed by the State HB13-1142 Urban And Rural Enterprise Zone Act Reforms Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #3 "Support legislation that promotes sustainable economic development." Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 28 2013 Finance Upon Adjournment Room LSB-A (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Urban And Rural Enterprise Zone Act Reforms Sponsors: HULLINGHORST / HEATH Summary: Adopts reforms to the Enterprise Zone program. Status: 01/18/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: N/A: Wed, January 23, 2013, by skendall@fcgov.com (23-Jan-13) High. N/A: Wed, January 23, 2013, by skendall@fcgov.com (23-Jan-13) The bill will hopefully spur more business growth into the Enterprise Zone area. Our office is in support of the changes. Page 13 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 HB13-1150 Sales & Use Tax Holiday Disaster-preparedness Item Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Sales & Use Tax Holiday Disaster-preparedness Item Sponsors: NORDBERG Summary: Section 1 of the bill creates a state sales and use tax exemption for a disaster- preparedness item. The term "disaster-preparedness item" includes items suggested by the federal emergency management agency for this purpose. The exemption applies to these items sold on the first Saturday and Sunday in September of the next 3 years, but it only applies to those items sold by a participating vendor. Any vendor may elect to be a participating vendor, but a participating vendor cannot selectively apply the exemption. Section 2 of the bill permits a town, city, or county to create an identical sales tax exemption. Status: 02/14/2013 House Committee on Finance Committee Vote - Final Action Failed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1151 Sales & Use Tax Holiday For Higher Ed Textbooks Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Sales & Use Tax Holiday For Higher Ed Textbooks Sponsors: MORENO / KEFALAS Summary: Section 1 of the bill creates a one-day state sales and use tax exemption (holiday) for any textbook that is required or recommended for use at an institution of higher education and that is sold by a campus book store. This sales and use tax holiday occurs on the last Monday of August of the next 5 years. The exemption applies to new, used, and electronic textbooks. Section 2 of the bill permits a statutory town, city, or county to create an identical local sales tax holiday. Status: 02/20/2013 House Committee on Finance Committee Vote - Final Action Failed Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1174 Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions Page 14 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions Sponsors: SAINE / JAHN Summary: Increases the exemption to $50,000 Status: 02/20/2013 House Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1177 Business Personal Property Tax Exemption Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Business Personal Property Tax Exemption Sponsors: HOLBERT / SCHEFFEL Summary: Currently, a taxpayer's business personal property that would be listed on a single personal property schedule is exempt from property tax if it is less than a specified amount. If the value of a taxpayer's per schedule personal property is greater than this exemption amount, then none of the taxpayer's property is exempt. For those taxpayers who do not currently qualify for the per schedule exemption, the bill creates a property tax exemption that is an amount equal to the existing per schedule exemption. Status: 02/20/2013 House Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1183 Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit Cap Comment: LPA pg 9, Natural Areas #1 "Support legislation that maintains or enhances tax incentives for voluntary land conservation by private landowners." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit Cap Sponsors: LEVY / LAMBERT Summary: Taxpayers are allowed to claim a state income tax credit for donating a conservation easement, this bill would extend this program. Page 15 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Status: 02/13/2013 House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Mon, February 04, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (04-Feb-13) High N/A: Mon, February 04, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (04-Feb-13) Minimal N/A: Mon, February 04, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (04-Feb-13) Seems like a non-controversial continuation of tax policy related to conservation easements. I would check with Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts on its position which we are likely to want to mirror. HB13-1189 Exempt Bus Personal Property Purchased In 2014 Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 27 2013 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Upon Adjournment Room LSB-A (2) in house calendar. Short Title: Exempt Bus Personal Property Purchased In 2014 Sponsors: WRIGHT / LAMBERT Summary: Would adopt a 1yr timeout of BPPT (2014) Status: 01/31/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs + Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1206 Expand Authority For Business Incentive Agreements Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Expand Authority For Business Incentive Agreements Sponsors: DELGROSSO / SCHEFFEL Summary: A county, municipality, or special district (local government) is currently authorized to negotiate an incentive payment or credit with a taxpayer that establishes a new business facility or expands an existing business facility (business incentive agreement). The bill expands the authority for a local government to negotiate a business incentive agreement with a taxpayer that has an existing business facility in the local government, if the local Page 16 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 government is satisfied that there is a substantial risk that the taxpayer will relocate the facility out of state. A local government negotiating any type of business incentive agreement is not required to inform a school district of the negotiations because school districts are no longer authorized to enter into business incentive agreements. Status: 02/20/2013 House Committee on Local Government Refer Amended to Finance Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1216 Incentives for Distributed Energy Comment: LPA pg 14 Energy #8, "Support legislation that encourages grid modernization and smart grid technologies." Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 21 2013 Transportation & Energy Upon Adjournment Room 0112 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Incentives for Distributed Energy Sponsors: DURAN Summary: Bill mandates Municipal Electric providers adopt a state-mandated distributed generation program for solar or wind. Bill would have detrimental effect on City's proposed feed-in tariff program and would expose city to significant budget uncertainty. Status: 02/04/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: HB13-1222 Family Care Act Family Medical Leave Eligibility Comment: LPA pg 11, Human Resources #2 "Support legislation that expands the Citys ability to offer health, welfare and wellness services for employees." Position: Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 28 2013 Health, Insurance & Environment 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (3) in house calendar. Short Title: Family Care Act Family Medical Leave Eligibility Sponsors: PENISTON / ULIBARRI Summary: Would expand Family Medical Leave significantly and includes an ill-defined provision that offers FMLA to those living together in a "committed relationship". Page 17 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Status: 02/07/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Health, Insurance & Environment Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Fri, February 15, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (15-Feb-13) Janet Miller comments: The passage of this Bill would significantly increase the costs associated with FMLA administration. Currently, the City has a full time employee dedicated to FMLA compliance. Administration of the current regulation is time consuming and requires extensive paperwork processing on the part of the HR employee, the City employee who may be eligible for FMLA and a certifying physician. There are strict deadlines associated with this process. The addition of permitted dependents under this Bill would have a dramatic impact on the resources / costs of compliance. Finally, organizations already have the flexibility within personnel policies to provide time off for employees. Leave policies are one area where organizations can create a competitive advantage for employee recruitment and retention. Additional regulation is not necessary. SB13-003 Coal Mine Methane Gas Capture Comment: LPA pg.7 Air Quality, #1 "Support legislation and regulations adopting programs and policies that improve public health and air quality." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Coal Mine Methane Gas Capture Sponsors: BAUMGARDNER / CORAM Summary: Bill would allow coal bed methane capture to be included in the renewable energy standard. Status: 02/13/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: N/A: Fri, January 18, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (18-Jan-13) CAMU deliberating 1.18.13 N/A: Fri, January 18, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (18-Jan-13) Would allow conventional energy sources to count toward the state's renewable energy standard. Deliberating: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) High Deliberating: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) High Deliberating: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com Page 18 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 (01-Feb-13) Could impact City of Fort Collins' portfolio of renewable enrgey credits and compliance with renewable energy standard. Could conflict with policies to encourage development of renewable (solar/wind) sources of energy. Deliberating: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) Could impact City of Fort Collins' portfolio of renewable enrgey credits and compliance with renewable energy standard. Could conflict with policies to encourage development of renewable (solar/wind) sources of energy. Deliberating: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) Before the city can provide a definitive position on this bill, a more thorough analysis of the potential impacts to solar and wind development projects and kw-hr costs should be conducted and alternative mechanisms for incentivizing CMM should be explored. Pros of the bill: " Could result in significant reductions in emissions of methane (GHG) " Could provide a localized alternative energy source in areas where local wind and solar is not viable due to geography or infrastructure " Could provide a mechanism for encouraging beneficial use of this methane source where there are currently no regulatory incentives to do so and venting is standard operating practice " Could provide for beneficial use of waste methane with readily available technology, comparatively faster completion of alternative energy projects " Includes incentives for capture at inactive mines eliminating emissions that may otherwise be vented in perpetuity " Bill limits the total capacity from CMM to 50MW to be counted towards compliance with renewable energy standards " Feasibility of methane capture may limit impact to solar and wind renewable energy credits due to small number of mines (estimated at three) and usable flow/concentration of methane Cons: " Could divert financial resources (Renewable investment tax credits) away from Tier I renewables (solar/wind) into a non-renewable fossil fuel resource. " Indirectly supports continued development of fossil fuel based energy sources " Could contribute to slowing the pace of per kilowatt cost reductions for solar/wind energy sources Further Discussion One mine (Elk Creek Mine in Gunnison County, operated by Oxbow Mining) is currently engaged in a methane capture project partnership with Aspen Ski Co. Up to 3 MW of power will be generated at project completion (later 2013). This is enough power to supply all of Aspen Ski Co. energy needs (including ski lifts, buildings, and other uses) and is approx. equal to power for 2,000 homes. However the mine could generate up to 17 MW from its waste methane but does not currently have any identified end users of this energy. The project cost approximately $6M and was completely funded by Aspen. It is estimated that 96,000 tons of CO2eq per year will be eliminated. The viability of a similar project at other mines in Colorado is the subject of much debate. Another point of contention is how to define renewable energy project versus clean energy project. Many feel that the intent of the renewable energy standards in CRS 40-2-100 series was to encourage the development of non-fossil fuel based energy sources. Others contend that the primary intention was to reduce GHG emissions as fast as possible and any project that can accomplish GHG reductions should be incentivized, including using renewable energy credits. However industry, environmentalists, and regulators agree that methane emissions can be Page 19 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 significant and are in favor of encouraging CMM capture projects. Deliberating: Fri, February 01, 2013, by mhovey@fcgov.com (01-Feb-13) Before the city can provide a definitive position on this bill, a more thorough analysis of the potential impacts to solar and wind development projects and kw-hr costs should be conducted and alternative mechanisms for incentivizing CMM should be explored. Pros of the bill: " Could result in significant reductions in emissions of methane (GHG) " Could provide a localized alternative energy source in areas where local wind and solar is not viable due to geography or infrastructure " Could provide a mechanism for encouraging beneficial use of this methane source where there are currently no regulatory incentives to do so and venting is standard operating practice " Could provide for beneficial use of waste methane with readily available technology, comparatively faster completion of alternative energy projects " Includes incentives for capture at inactive mines eliminating emissions that may otherwise be vented in perpetuity " Bill limits the total capacity from CMM to 50MW to be counted towards compliance with renewable energy standards " Feasibility of methane capture may limit impact to solar and wind renewable energy credits due to small number of mines (estimated at three) and usable flow/concentration of methane Cons: " Could divert financial resources (Renewable investment tax credits) away from Tier I renewables (solar/wind) into a non-renewable fossil fuel resource. " Indirectly supports continued development of fossil fuel based energy sources " Could contribute to slowing the pace of per kilowatt cost reductions for solar/wind energy sources Further Discussion One mine (Elk Creek Mine in Gunnison County, operated by Oxbow Mining) is currently engaged in a methane capture project partnership with Aspen Ski Co. Up to 3 MW of power will be generated at project completion (later 2013). This is enough power to supply all of Aspen Ski Co. energy needs (including ski lifts, buildings, and other uses) and is approx. equal to power for 2,000 homes. However the mine could generate up to 17 MW from its waste methane but does not currently have any identified end users of this energy. The project cost approximately $6M and was completely funded by Aspen. It is estimated that 96,000 tons of CO2eq per year will be eliminated. The viability of a similar project at other mines in Colorado is the subject of much debate. Another point of contention is how to define renewable energy project versus clean energy project. Many feel that the intent of the renewable energy standards in CRS 40-2-100 series was to encourage the development of non-fossil fuel based energy sources. Others contend that the primary intention was to reduce GHG emissions as fast as possible and any project that can accomplish GHG reductions should be incentivized, including using renewable energy credits. However industry, environmentalists, and regulators agree that methane emissions can be significant and are in favor of encouraging CMM capture projects. SB13-012 Child Abuse Reporting Youth Sports Organizations Comment: LPA pg 17, Public Safety #2, "Support legislation and funding that provides greater protection to victims of crime." Position: Calendar Notification: Tuesday, February 26 2013 Page 20 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Public Health Care & Human Services 1:30 p.m. Room 0107 (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Child Abuse Reporting Youth Sports Organizations Sponsors: HEATH / SINGER Summary: Bill adds directors, coaches, assistant coaches, and athletic program personnel for private sports programs or organizations to the list of persons required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the county or district department of social services or local law enforcement agency. Status: 02/05/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-023 Increase Damages Caps Under CGIA Comment: Considered 1/22/13 LPA pg 12 - Risk Management #4 "Support legislation that would check insurance claim litigation" Position: Monitor Calendar Notification: Wednesday, February 27 2013 SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 356 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Increase Damages Caps Under CGIA Sponsors: CADMAN Summary: Raises the cap on claims under Colorado Government Immunity Act (CGIA) against government personnel from $600,000 to $990,000. Status: 01/09/2013 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Wed, January 16, 2013, by lmurray@fcgov.com (16-Jan-13) High Oppose: Wed, January 16, 2013, by lmurray@fcgov.com (16-Jan-13) An increase in tort caps will most likely negatively affect insurance premiums for City excess insurance policies as carriers look at individual State tort limits when underwriting policies. The City loss fund reserves may need to increase. Actual numbers are being looked at now by our actuary. SB13-025 Collective Bargaining Firefighters Comment: Position adopted 1/22/13 LPA pg.11 - Human Resources #1 "Support legislation that enhances the Page 21 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 City's ability to decide employment issues including collective bargaining, arbitration, compensation, benefits and leaves." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: Wednesday, March 6 2013 State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Upon Adjournment Room LSB-A (1) in house calendar. Short Title: Collective Bargaining Firefighters Sponsors: TOCHTROP Summary: Bill mandates collective bargaining for firefighters statewide. Status: 02/11/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: N/A: Fri, January 18, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (18-Jan-13) The senate bill exempts existing bargaining relationships like the one the city has with its firefighters (p17 lines 6 to 14) but allows the fire union to easily decertify and recertify to become subject of the state law (p 17 lines 15 to 27 continued on p 18 lines 1 to 3). Consequently, it is important to highlight some of the differences between the requirements of Boulder's current collective bargaining agreement and what this new bill would require: Expands Bargaining Unit Currently all chief officers are outside the bargaining unit including 3 battalion chiefs and 3 division chiefs. Under this bill only the chief and his two deputies would be excluded (p7 line 17). Also not clear if seasonal/wildland firefighters would be included in the bargaining unit. Currently they are not. Terms - Limits term of agreement from 1-3 years. Currently we have the ability to enter into a longer agreement if it made sense. Also mandates dates for when contract begins and when it must be renewed that are different than the dates we have decided upon. Impasse Resolution - Currently, on impasse each side alternatively strikes from a list of 7 until only one remains. Under the new bill each side strikes 2 from a list of 7 and the Arbitration Association selects the arbitrator (p 11 lines 5 to 27). Arbitration - Currently on economic issues the arbitrator selects one of the last two best offers. Under the new bill, the arbitrator is allowed to select which portions of the last best offers should be selected (p 13 line 6). Special Election - Currently impasses issues are taken to the November ballot. Under the bill, impasse issues are taken to special election with no other issues (p14 lines 22 to 26). Also allows parties to continue to negotiate while election is going on and states that votes won't be counted if agreement is reached before they are counted. Issues on the Ballot - Currently the impasse language includes last best offers with total cost of settlement. Under the new bill, city would need to submit only the unresolved issues (p14 lies 22 to 26). Election Costs - Currently election costs borne by city as part of the general election. Under this bill, the cost is borne by party disputing arbitrators findings pays (p15 line 4). Strike - Currently, if a bargaining unit goes on strike, the city can revoke recognition. Under this bill there is no consequence or penalty for the union if it strikes. Page 22 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 SB13-035 Prohibit Red Light Camera Vehicle Identification Comment: Position adopted 1/22/13 LPA p17 Public Safety #3 "Support legislation that maintains or enhances the City's right to use camera enforcement of traffic laws, reduces operational restrictions on the use of camera enforcement and increases the fines associated with violations." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Prohibit Red Light Camera Vehicle Identification Sponsors: RENFROE / HUMPHREY Summary: Seeks to eliminate the use of camera radar and red light camera in traffic enforcement. Status: 01/23/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-043 On-premises Alcohol Consumption Prohibit Removal Comment: LPA pg. 17 Public Safety statement, "The Fort Collins City Council recognizes the critical importance of maintaining public order, providing a safe environment, and protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Fort Collins." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: On-premises Alcohol Consumption Prohibit Removal Sponsors: KERR / GARDNER Summary: The bill applies the prohibition and protection from prosecution for patrons removing alcohol from premises to all persons licensed under the "Colorado Liquor Code" to sell alcohol beverages for on-premises consumption. Status: 02/04/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Tue, February 05, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (05-Feb-13) Aimee Jensen: I'm concerned that licensees will not be as diligent with trying to prevent patrons from leaving the licensed premises. SB13-048 Authorize Local Government Use Of HUTF For Transit Comment: Position adopted 1/22/13 LPA p19 Transportation #3 "Support exploration and analysis of Page 23 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 alternative methods of funding transportation infrastructure needs." Position: Support Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Authorize Local Government Use Of HUTF For Transit Sponsors: TODD / TYLER Summary: Bill would authorize use of Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) for transit projects. Would include use of HUTF for transit operations and maintenance. Status: 02/13/2013 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-050 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund Comment: LPA pg 10, Recycling and Solid Waste #3, "Support legislation that provides incentives and funding for programs that promote waste reduction, reuse and recycling and development of related infrastructure." Position: Calendar Notification: Friday, February 22 2013 SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 8:00 AM SCR 356 (2) in senate calendar. Short Title: Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund Sponsors: TODD / CORAM Summary: Bill would increase waste disposal tipping fees and use money to create recycling incentive grants. Status: 02/07/2013 Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-052 Transit-oriented Development Claims Comment: LPA pg 7 Privatization #3, "Oppose mandates that increase the complexity and cost of services without improving those services." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Transit-oriented Development Claims Sponsors: SCHEFFEL / DELGROSSO Summary: Provides immunity to contractors for construction defects related to transit- oriented developments. Page 24 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Status: 01/16/2013 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-061 Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections Comment: PI'd 2/14 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections Sponsors: RENFROE / BUCK Summary: Currently, a motor vehicle that is being registered in the emissions program area for the first time is exempt from the requirement to get an emissions control inspection if the motor vehicle is in its fourth model year or newer. The bill extends the exemption period from 4 years to 10 years and expands its coverage to previously registered motor vehicles that have never failed an emissions control inspection. It also extends the exemption period for government-owned and dealer-owned vehicles to 10 years. Finally, the bill creates a senior citizen hardship exemption whereby a senior citizen may register one motor vehicle without obtaining an emissions control inspection. Status: 02/14/2013 Senate Committee on Transportation Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Thu, January 31, 2013, by lsmith@fcgov.com (31-Jan-13) Medium to High importance. Oppose: Thu, January 31, 2013, by lsmith@fcgov.com (31-Jan-13) The Air Quality Control Commission acted in late 2012 to modify the emissions program to extend the MY exemption from 4 years to 7, the longest in the country. Through this and other modifications, the program cost- effectiveness was improved and the air quality benefit retained. The request for the additional model year exemption would serve to lower the air pollution benefit of the program somewhat and could worsen air quality in Fort Collins. Vehicles are one of the largest source of ozone precursor emissions in the non- attainment area. At this time, there is no known set of strategies that Colorado could employ that would both make up for the ozone reductions achieved by the AIR Program and further reduce ozone concentrations below national air quality standards, so it is recommended to oppose this bill. The bill is in opposition to LPA AQ policy #1 Support legislation and regulations adopting programs and policies that improve public health and air quality. SB13-065 Allow Approval Voting Nonpartisan Local Election Comment: PI'd 2/6 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Page 25 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Short Title: Allow Approval Voting Nonpartisan Local Election Sponsors: BALMER / SINGER Summary: "Approval voting" is a type of voting that allows an elector to cast a vote for as many of the candidates per office as the elector chooses. The winner of each office is the candidate who receives the most votes or, for elections in which multiple candidates fill open seats, the winners are those candidates, in a number equal to the number of seats being filled, attaining the greatest number of votes. The bill authorizes cities, towns, counties, cities and counties, school districts, and special districts (collectively, "local governments") to conduct nonpartisan elections using approval voting methods on and after November 1, 2013. The secretary of state is directed to adopt rules and provide advice to local governments regarding approval voting. Status: 02/06/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-068 Modify Late Vehicle Registration Fee Comment: Position adopted 1/22/13 LPA p.18 Transportation #1 "Support legislation that facilitates 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 and pedestrians." Position: Oppose Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Modify Late Vehicle Registration Fee Sponsors: BAUMGARDNER Summary: Would change the late fee associated with vehicle registration from $25/month to a lump sum $20. Reduces incentive to register vehicle and the amount of funding available for transportation infrastructure projects. Status: 02/12/2013 Senate Committee on Transportation Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-130 Term Allocations For Conservation Easements Comment: PI'd 2/12 Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Term Allocations For Conservation Easements Page 26 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Sponsors: MARBLE / SAINE Summary: Taxpayers are allowed to claim a state income tax credit for a portion of the value of a conservation easement that the taxpayer donates. The law currently requires the easement to be perpetual. The bill allows future donations to have terms of not less than 25 years. The easement would otherwise have to comply with all federal and state requirements for conservation easements. The valuation of the easement for purposes of calculating the tax credit would have to take into account the fact that the easement is not perpetual. Status: 02/12/2013 Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Oppose: Mon, February 04, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (04-Feb-13) Please check with Co Coalition of Land Trust for its position. My personal view is that this is not a good bill for conservation and will be very difficult to implement from an appraisal standpoint. N/A: Mon, February 04, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (04-Feb-13) Probably a a low impact; but negative. N/A: Mon, February 04, 2013, by jstokes@fcgov.com (04-Feb-13) I think we should oppose this bill; in my view it weakens the argument for conservation easements and will create a lot of confusion in the easement marketplace. SB13-136 Business Personal Prop Tax Exemption With Opt Out Comment: LPA pg 6 Finance #7 "Support legislation that would maintain or increase the Citys revenue base (sales, use and property tax)." Position: Calendar Notification: NOT ON CALENDAR Short Title: Business Personal Prop Tax Exemption With Opt Out Sponsors: SCHEFFEL / HOLBERT Summary: Makes the exemption $25,000 and puts the burden on the taxing entity to annually renew BPPT. Status: 02/13/2013 Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: SB13-169 Reintroduce Black-footed Ferret Landowner Consent Comment: LPA pg 9, Natural Areas #2, "Support legislation that expands the effectiveness of existing protection for wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other sensitive natural areas." Position: Page 27 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 Calendar Notification: Thursday, February 21 2013 SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY COMMITTEE 1:30 PM SCR 353 (1) in senate calendar. Short Title: Reintroduce Black-footed Ferret Landowner Consent Sponsors: CROWDER Summary: Current law, enacted in 2000, requires legislative approval for the introduction or reintroduction of a threatened or endangered species that is not present in Colorado. The general assembly required the reintroduction of black-footed ferrets to occur only pursuant to a management plan dating to 1995. Status: 02/08/2013 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Fiscal Notes: Fiscal Note Analyze This Comments: Support: Tue, February 19, 2013, by Dan Weinheimer (dweinheimer@fcgov.com) (19-Feb-13) Daylan Figgs comments: How important is this bill (High and strongly support) The Soapstone Prairie Natural Area Management Plan (2007) identifies the reintroduction of black-footed ferret as a Natural Areas Department goal. However, as stated in the Bill, current law requires legislative approval for the introduction or reintroduction of a threatened or endangered species that is not present in Colorado. This requirement has negatively affected the Citys ability to reintroduce black-footed ferrets. Providing the option to work within a Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement as outlined in SB13-169 removes this impediment and allows the City to move forward with its black-footed ferret reintroduction goals. Please describe the bills impact on Fort Collins. The Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement, as currently drafted encourages non-federal landowners to voluntarily engage in conservation activities to benefit and advance the recovery of black-footed ferrets. This includes maintaining a sufficient acreage base of active prairie dog colonies (minimum of 1500 acres), allowing the reintroduction of ferrets with a goal of establishing a population of at least 30 adults, allowing for the treatment of disease (sylvatic plague primarily), limit the use of lethal control of prairie dogs, and work with the USFWS to monitor the ferret population. In return, the USFWS assures that no additional future regulatory restrictions will be imposed and allows for incidental take during reintroduction efforts, and when conducting disease management, routine livestock grazing, and other routine activities. Currently, the City manages black-tailed prairie dogs on Soapstone Prairie and Meadow Springs in a manner very similar to the requirements of the Programmatic Agreement. The current black-tailed prairie dog plan establishes a goal of 4,000 acres of active colonies between the two properties; approximately 3,350 acres were mapped in 2012. The majority of the prairie dog complex is treated for sylvatic plague. Further, the City is cooperating on a sylvatic plague oral vaccine study to advance disease management and is considering a Memorandum of Understanding with the USFWS to partner on the live capture of prairie dogs as a method of population control. The live captured animals will be utilized by the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center. Other pertinent comments: Non-participating neighbors Page 28 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 are also protected by the Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement. The USFWS recognizes that some neighboring landowners may choose to not participate in ferret reintroduction and the related Programmatic Agreement. In response, the USFWS will extend incidental take coverage to non-participating landowners should ferrets disperse onto their lands and will provide additional written assurances if requested by the neighbor. This provision will allow the City to meet conservation objectives on Soapstone and Meadow Springs without impacting land use and management practices of neighboring landowners. Further, separate agreements with the USFWS may allow for assistance in controlling prairie dogs along common boundaries and thereby reduce impacts on neighboring lands. This bill will also provide assurance to grazing tenants on Soapstone Prairie and Meadow Springs Ranch that the reintroduction of black-footed ferrets will not negatively impact their ability to graze cattle on the properties. Page 29 of 29 file://G:\2013\CMO Meetings\LRC\022613 Meeting\LRC_Bills 022613.htm 2/22/2013 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 February 26, 2013, 4:00 p.m. City Manager’s Conference Room 1. Approval of minutes from January 22, 2013 meeting 2. Review Bills with LRC Position o HB13-1044 Authorize Graywater Use – Support o SB13-023 Increase damages caps under Colorado Government Immunity Act (CGIA) – Amend o SB12-025 Collective bargaining firefighters – Oppose o SB13-035 Prohibit red light camera vehicle identification – Oppose o SB13-048 Authorize local government use of HUTF for transit – Support o SB13-068 Modify Late Vehicle Registration Fee – Oppose 3. Consider New Bills – State Legislature (recommended position in italics) o HB13-1002 Small Business Development Centers Appropriations – Support o HB13-1012 Extend Wildfire Mitigation Financial Incentives – Support o HB13-1018 Beneficial Use Produced Water Dust Suppression – Oppose o HB13-1031 All-hazards Resource Mobilization & Reimbursement – Monitor o HB13-1061 Responsible Medical Marijuana Vendor Standards – Monitor o HB13-1090 Construction Contractor Subcontractor Prompt Pay – Oppose o HB13-1105 Energy Saving Mortgage Program – Support o HB13-1112 Open Records Request Passive Traffic Cameras – Monitor o HB13-1114 Inferences For Marijuana And Driving Offenses – Support o HB13-1133 Plumbing And Electrical Inspections Schools – Oppose o HB13-1142 Urban And Rural Enterprise Zone Act Reforms – Support o HB13-1150 Sales & Use Tax Holiday Disaster-preparedness Item – Oppose o HB13-1151 Sales & Use Tax Holiday For Higher Ed Textbooks – Oppose o HB13-1174 Business Personal Property Tax Exemptions – Oppose o HB13-1177 Business Personal Property Tax Exemption – Oppose o HB13-1183 Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit Cap – Support o HB13-1189 Exempt Bus Personal Property Purchased In 2014 – Oppose o HB13-1206 Expand Authority For Business Incentive Agreements – Support o HB13-1216 Incentives for Distributed Energy – Oppose o HB13-1222 Family Care Act Family Medical Leave Eligibility – Oppose o SB13-003 Coal Mine Methane Gas Capture – Oppose o SB13-012 Child Abuse Reporting Youth Sports Organizations – Monitor o SB13-043 On-premises Alcohol Consumption Prohibit Removal – Oppose o SB13-050 Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity Fund – Monitor o SB13-052 Transit-oriented Development Claims – Oppose o SB13-061 Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections – Oppose o SB13-169 Reintroduce Black-footed Ferret Landowner Consent – Support 4. National League of Cities (NLC) Conference Overview 5. Other business o Propose resolution seeking Congressional action on Genetically Engineered (GE) Foods City of Fort Collins Legislative Tracking General Assembly Session 2013 First House Second House