Bill Summary for Bill Number HB10-1402

Date: 04/20/2010

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB10-1402

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View-->	Action Taken:
Moved to refer House Bill 10-1402 to the Committee	PASS

03:09 PM -- House Bill 10-1402

Representative Riesberg, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 10-1402, concerning legislative authorization of a privately run fund-raising campaign using cause-related marketing for the essential restoration of the cast iron structure of the Colorado State Capitol dome. Representative Riesberg provided background on the construction of the Colorado State Capitol, as well as previous efforts to fund structural repairs to the building's dome. Representative Riesberg then discussed the importance of the dome to the state, and the benefits of creating a fund-raising campaign to repair the dome. Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding the definition of the phrase "cause-related marketing," and explained how money will be raised for capitol dome repairs under the campaign authorized by the bill. Representative Riesberg then discussed the time frame for fund-raising under the bill, and the benefits to both private enterprises and the state that will accrue due to the fund-raising campaign. Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding the use of State Historical Fund moneys after the two-year term of the fund-raising campaign has ended, and the potential for the public to perceive preferential treatment by state government of private entities that contribute to the fund-raising efforts.

03:20 PM

Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding the benefits to be realized by private entities under the bill. Discussion ensued regarding such benefits, and the potential for signage to be placed at the Capitol providing notice of those entities that have contributed to the campaign.

03:25 PM

The following persons testified regarding House Bill 10-1402:

03:25 PM -- Mr. James Hare, representing Colorado Preservation, Inc., testified in favor of the bill. Mr. Hare discussed the mission and work of his organization, and explained how it relates to the bill. Mr. Hare also provided background on efforts to raise money for Capitol dome renovations, and explained how the fund-raising campaign authorized by the bill was selected as the chosen method for raising such funding. Mr. Hare also discussed the hiring of the cause-marketing firm for the campaign. Discussion ensued regarding the ability to continue to access more traditional funding sources for dome repair under the bill, including State Historical Fund moneys. Mr. Hare responded to questions regarding the history of Colorado Preservation, Inc. and its source of funding. Discussion followed regarding how the fund-raising money will be collected and audited under the bill, and whether Article X, Section 20 of the State Constitution applies to the fund-raising campaign.

03:35 PM

Discussion continued regarding the ability to access State Historical Fund moneys for Capitol dome restoration under House Bill 10-1402. Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding past efforts to access State Historical Fund moneys for restoring the Capitol dome.

03:38 PM -- Mr. Steve Turner, representing the State Historical Fund, testified in favor of House Bill 10-1402. Mr. Turner read a statement from Ms. Georgia Contiguglia, chair of the Capitol Building Advisory Committee. Mr. Turner explained how the fund-raising campaign would operate under the bill, and provided clarification on a past grant offered from the State Historical Fund to Capitol dome restoration efforts. Mr. Turner responded to questions regarding the source of funding for the State Historical Fund, and the fund's annual budget. Mr. Turner responded to further questions regarding the types of entities that apply for grants from the State Historical Fund, and the criteria for being eligible for grants. Discussion followed regarding the financial arrangements associated with allowing Colorado Preservation, Inc. to engage in fund-raising efforts to repair the Capitol dome.

03:48 PM -- Ms. Marie Patterson, representing Anglo Gold Ashanti, testified in favor of the bill. Ms. Patterson discussed the benefits of House Bill 10-1402.

03:50 PM

No amendments were offered to the bill. Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding his role in the fund-raising campaign authorized by the bill once it is underway, and provided further background on the bill's creation. Discussion ensued regarding the role of the Capital Development Committee in overseeing the fund-raising campaign. Representative Riesberg responded to questions regarding how the public will be made aware of the fund-raising campaign.


BILL:	HB10-1402
TIME:	03:57:36 PM
MOVED:	Court
MOTION:	Moved to refer House Bill 10-1402 to the Committee on Appropriations with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on an 11-0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Casso	Yes
	Court	Yes
	DelGrosso	Yes
	Hullinghorst	Yes
	McCann	Yes
	Miklosi	Yes
	Murray	Yes
	Nikkel	Yes
	Waller	Yes
	Labuda	Yes
	Todd	Yes

Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

03:58 PM

The committee adjourned.