Date: 05/01/2013

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB13-254

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer Senate Bill 13-254 to the Committee of the WPASS



02:52 PM -- Senate Bill 13-254

Representative Tyler,prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 13-254. Under current law, state agencies and political subdivisions are permitted to enter into "energy cost-savings" contracts to implement approved projects in public facilities that reduce energy costs by an amount that is equal to or exceeds the cost of the contract. The bill expands that authority to include contracts that increase vehicle operational and fuel cost savings. The bill clarifies that special districts are included in the definition of a political subdivision for the purposes of entering into such contracts. State agencies that recommend new energy-related contracts (whether for facilities or vehicles) for approval by the state personnel director within the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) must also consult with the Colorado Energy Office (CEO). Representative Tyler discussed the provisions of the bill. Representative Lee asked for more information about contracts related to cost-savings.

The following people testified on the bill:

02:57 PM -- Mr. Mark Radtke, representing the Colorado Municipal League (CML), testified in support of the bill.

02:58 PM -- Mr. Chris Votoupal, representing Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA) and Advanced Energy Economy, testified in support of the bill. He commented on energy efficiency improvements in government buildings.

03:00 PM -- Mr. Will Toor, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), testified in support of the bill. He commented on renewable energy, electric vehicles and related cost-savings. Representative Scott asked about costs related to the disposal of electric vehicles. Discussion ensued concerning disposal of electric vehicle batteries.
BILL:SB13-254
TIME: 03:07:53 PM
MOVED:Tyler
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 13-254 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 8-3.
SECONDED:Fischer
VOTE
Buck
No
Coram
No
Everett
Excused
Fischer
Yes
Kraft-Tharp
Yes
Lawrence
No
Lee
Yes
Mitsch Bush
Yes
Peniston
Yes
Primavera
Excused
Scott
Yes
Moreno
Yes
Tyler
Yes
Final YES: 8 NO: 3 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS