House Committee on Local Government (02/21/2013)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Date:	02/21/2013	ATTENDANCE

Time:	10:38 AM to 12:16 PM	Dore	*
		Exum	X
Place:	HCR 0107	Garcia	X
		Gardner	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Ginal	X
	Representative Fields	Holbert	X
		Lebsock	X
This Report was prepared by		Navarro	X
	Jeanette Chapman	Rankin	X
		Vigil	X
		Wright	X
		Singer	X
		Fields	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
Introductions of students HB13-1141 HB13-1212		- Postponed Indefinitely Amended, Laid Over

10:39 AM -- Introductions of students

Representative Fields asked members to introduce the students who are shadowing them today.

10:41 AM -- House Bill 13-1141

Representative Fields asked the committee to postpone indefinitely her bill that would transfer the Coroners Standards and Training Board from the Department of Public Health and Environment to the Department of Law.


BILL:	HB13-1141
TIME:	10:42:25 AM
MOVED:	Lebsock
MOTION:	Postpone House Bill 13-1141 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:	Ginal
		VOTE
	Dore	Yes
	Exum	Yes
	Garcia	Yes
	Gardner	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Holbert	Yes
	Lebsock	Yes
	Navarro	Yes
	Rankin	Yes
	Vigil	Yes
	Wright	Yes
	Singer	Yes
	Fields	Yes

Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:51 AM

The committee came back to order.

10:51 AM -- House Bill 13-1212

Representative Moreno introduced his bill that defines and authorizes the formation of job creation districts as a means to generate capital for new jobs. Local job creation authorities oversee the operation of the districts. The bill specifies the process for forming a district. He responded to questions from the committee.

10:57 AM -- Bryan Blakely, Aurora Economic Development Council, spoke in support of the bill. He provided a copy of prepared testimony from Lisa Nolder, Prowers County Development to member of the committee. He responded to questions from the committee about the details of the bill and how local governments can develop job creation districts. He discussed the use of "average wage" in the requirements for job creation.

11:12 AM

Representative Moreno responded to question from the committee. Mr. Blakely continued to discuss the mechanics of the bill with the committee.

11:22 AM -- Eric Bergland, Upstate Colorado Economic Development, spoke in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

11:35 AM -- Grider Lee, representing himself, spoke in support of the bill. He described his experience with economic development efforts in Bennett, Colorado. He responded to questions from the committee.

11:41 AM -- Kevin McCasky, Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed his work experience in Jefferson county and needs for economic development.

11:43 AM -- Gini Pingenot, Colorado Counties, Inc., spoke in support of the bill if it is amended. She described the changes an amendment would provide.

11:48 AM -- Barry Gore, Adams County Economic Development, spoke in support of the bill. He discussed the county's definition of a "living wage." He discussed the types of businesses that would be brought in with the help of job creation districts.

11:51 AM -- Stephanie Pyne, representing herself, spoke in opposition to the bill.

11:56 AM -- Sam Alschuler, representing himself, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

12:02 PM -- Mark Ruzzin, Boulder City Council, discussed his views on the bill. He described his experience with the Boulder City council. He discussed changes that the Boulder City Council would appreciate to the bill. He responded to questions to the committee.

12:13 PM

Representative Moreno made closing comments on the merits of the bill. He asked that the committee amend the bill but that final action be laid over to a later meeting.


BILL:	HB13-1212
TIME:	12:14:02 PM
MOVED:	Lebsock
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) Representative Moreno described the amendment.The motion passed without objection. 13HseLocal0221AttachA.pdf
SECONDED:	Holbert
		VOTE
	Dore
	Exum
	Garcia
	Gardner
	Ginal
	Holbert
	Lebsock
	Navarro
	Rankin
	Vigil
	Wright
	Singer
	Fields

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	HB13-1212
TIME:	12:15:18 PM
MOVED:	Garcia
MOTION:	Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) Representative Moreno described the amendment. The motion passed without objection. 13HseLocal0221AttachB.pdf
SECONDED:	Holbert
		VOTE
	Dore
	Exum
	Garcia
	Gardner
	Ginal
	Holbert
	Lebsock
	Navarro
	Rankin
	Vigil
	Wright
	Singer
	Fields

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

12:16 PM

The committee adjourned.