Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

RURAL ISSUES
Date:10/03/2005
ATTENDANCE
Time:09:09 AM to 04:31 PM
Entz
X
Fitz-Gerald
X
Place:HCR 0112
Gallegos
X
Gardner
*
This Meeting was called to order by
Kester
*
Representative Hodge
Klein
E
McKinley
E
This Report was prepared by
Rose
E
Ron Kirk
Shaffer
X
Whitefeather
X
Isgar
X
Hodge
X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Presentations-


09:09 AM -- Call To Order

Representative Hodge, Chair, called the meeting to order and welcomed the public to the event. Representative Hodge mentioned that the committee would be hearing limited presentations related to legislation that it would be considering. Staff present were Natalie Mullis and Ron Kirk, Legislative Council Staff, and Karen Epps, Office of Legislative Legal Services.


09:11 AM -- Presentation by the Colorado Department of Agriculture

Mr. Sheldon Jones, Deputy Commissioner, Colorado Department of Agriculture, began discussing an overview of the Private Applicator's Licensing Program. Mr. Jones commented that the program applies to private pesticide applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides on their own property. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has primacy over the private program whereas Colorado oversees the commercial pesticide applicator program. The commercial program applies to commercial businesses that apply pesticides to other properties for profit. Mr. Jones commented that Colorado is one of a few states that does not have control over private applicators in the state.

Mr. Jones expressed concerns that the EPA has not been as diligent as the department would like when it comes to program licensing and enforcement issues, namely worker protection issues. Thus, Mr. Jones commented that the department would like to take over the administration of the Private Applicator's Licensing Program to address some of these concerns.




Mr. Jones said that the takeover of the program by the department would have a cost (fiscal impact) but could be absorbed partially by merging two department funds, using some federal EPA moneys that could partially absorb some of the department's costs, and charging a private applicator's registration fee.

The committee briefly commented on the increased department workload. Mr. Mitch Yergert, Colorado Department of Agriculture, commented that the department currently processes about 3,000 licenses under the commercial program and there is no fee for private applicators who are licensed through the EPA. If the department were to take over the private applicator's program, the department would have to charge a fee of about $75 to $100 for about 5,000 to 6,000 new private program applicants.

The committee continued to discuss some of the worker concerns that result from the EPA's oversight of private applicators. Mr. Jones commented that under the department's oversight of the Private Applicator's Licensing Program, worker safety issues would be of a lessor concern. Senator Fitz-Gerald commented that the state's role is to protect its citizens.

The committee discussed its concerns about the testing process for the Private Applicator's licensing Program and the potential reduction in people applying for the licence should the department gain oversight over the program given the new fee structure.

Mr. Yergert closed by discussing the additional required department tasks should the private program be taken over by the department. The department would have to perform private applicator inspections, employer worker inspections, inspections on about a third of the 250 restricted-use pesticide dealers each year, and handle various complaints from the public. The committee closed by briefly discussing the department's new tasks for program oversight and employers' responsibilities under the program currently administered by the EPA.

Mr. Jones commented that legislation governing this program change was being discussed by the Governor's office and Department of Regulatory Agencies.


09:38 AM -- Presentation by the Colorado Agricultural Development Authority

Mr. Jim Rubingh, Colorado Agriculture Development Authority, and Colorado Agricultural Value-Added Development Program, distributed two handouts on the authority (Attachment A) and the value-added program (Attachment B). Mr. Rubingh gave the committee a brief overview of each program. The Colorado Agricultural Development Authority is an independent entity that encourages private investment in the agricultural sector.

Mr. Rubingh briefly discussed the creation of the Colorado Agricultural Value-Added Development Fund and its use to encourage and promote economic development in rural Colorado.

The committee briefly discussed the role of the authority in qualifying value-added rural projects for program funding and the qualifications considered by the authority for such projects. The committee discussed the funding potential for a ethanol production facility. Mr. Rubingh responded that ethanol is a value-added agricultural product. An ethanol-production plant could be funded by the authority with tax exempt industrial bonds.









Mr. Rubingh discussed the Colorado Agricultural Value-Added Development Authority and commented on state income tax credits that are available under the program. Mr. Rubingh mentioned that the state income tax credits are tied to the TABOR surplus. Mr. Rubingh discussed the TABOR refund mechanism that is used for the value-added program and the effects of the program given the passage of Referendum C.

Mr. Rubingh closed by commenting that an ethanol-producing plant would best be funded through the Colorado Agricultural Development Authority using tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds.


09:52 AM -- Presentation by the Colorado Tourism Office

Mr. Scott Campbell, Colorado Tourism Office, distributed a handout from the Colorado Tourism Office (Attachment C) and a handout on Colorado's Heritage Tourism Program (Attachment D). Mr. Campbell commented that heritage tourism is a growing market that Colorado needs to tap into. This is a market that other states are capitalizing on and commented that heritage travelers generally stay longer and spend more money than other types of vacationing travelers.

Mr. Campbell commented on some heritage travel sites in other states and the Longwoods study that identifies some of the benefits of heritage tourism. Mr. Campbell commented that people in other states do not see Colorado as a historical state. Colorado has a rich, cultural heritage and the Colorado Tourism Office needs to advertise this to encourage heritage travelers from other states to visit Colorado. Mr. Campbell commented that some funding for tourism comes from the State Historical Fund.

Mr. Campbell closed by commenting on the state's planning process to promote heritage tourism and the advantages it brings to state and local governments that invest in heritage tourism.

Senator Isgar commented on the historical grants that are used to restore old structures and the value to the state of restoring these resources. Once these structures are lost, they cannot be re-created.

The committee briefly discussed heritage tourism as an investment for state and local governments to stimulate rural economies.


10:32 AM

Senator Jack Taylor briefly commented on the benefits that heritage tourism can bring to the state and local governments in Colorado. Senator Taylor commented on the return on investment for each dollar spent on heritage tourism saying that in other states such as Texas, dollars invested in heritage tourism returned $93 for every dollar invested.

The committee briefly commented on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and how it could be promoted through the state's heritage tourism program.

Senator Taylor closed saying that about $25 million needs to be invested by the state each year in heritage tourism.







10:40 AM

Break


10:52 AM -- Presentation by the Colorado Council on the Arts

Ms. Elaine Mariner, Colorado Council on the Arts, commented that the council is a state agency that received a $700,000 state appropriation last year and explained what the state investment is bringing to Colorado. Ms. Mariner mentioned that the council promotes cultural education and the arts. Ms. Mariner closed by discussing the work that the council performs on a statewide basis and mentioned that each state dollar invested in the council results in jobs and a positive impact on rural communities.


11:04 AM -- Presentation by the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust

Ms. Lynne Sherrod, Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, distributed a publication entitled "Crossroads in Conservation" (Attachment E), to committee members and discussed the role of the land trust. Ms. Sherrod explained that the land trust helps landowners preserve and protect their land through estate planning. Ms. Sherrod commented on some of the larger ranches and properties that were converted into conservation easements as a way to protect ranch and farmlands in Colorado. Conservation easements protect ranch and farmlands and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to manage these lands as they were originally used for agricultural purposes.

Ms. Sherrod commented on the trade-offs between land that is developed and land that is used for agricultural purposes. Ms Sherrod commented on the state and federal tax credits that are available to taxpayers who create conservation easements and discussed the transferability of these credits. Ms. Sherrod also commented on the number of conservation easements that have been created and used to pay off federal estate taxes as a way to preserve these properties for local landowners and the community. Ms. Sherrod closed by saying the more land the state can preserve in private hands, the healthier the state is.

The committee briefly discussed the federal estate tax and the state conservation easement tax credit.


11:33AM -- Committee Discussion On Legislation


Staff distributed the following four bills (Attachment F):

- 10% Ethanol Gasoline (LLS NO. 06-0120.01)

- State Owned Diesel Vehicles Biodiesel (LLS NO. 06-0156.01)

- Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS NO. 06-0070.01)
(grower's producer credit)

- Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS NO. 06-0070.02)
(manufacturer's producer credit)






Ms. Karen Epps, Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained the provisions in the legislation that was distributed. Ms. Epps began by discussing the Minnesota legislation that was used to model a 10 percent ethanol mandate in Colorado. Ms. Epps and the committee continued the discussion on the details for each of the bills, as detailed in the vote sheets.

Ms. Patty Stulp, Ethanol Management Company, responded to committee questions regarding ethanol blends in other states. Ms. Stulp mentioned that there has not been the problems that were anticipated when using ethanol blends in older vehicles. Ms. Stulp commented that all new vehicle warranties cover the use of a 10 percent ethanol blend.

The committee discussed ethanol blends with Ms. Stulp and the availability of ethanol in Colorado and other states given the passage of the recent federal energy legislation. Ms. Stulp said that a 10 percent blend is the most you can add with it working just like gasoline without ethanol. The committee continued to discuss ethanol blends in other states and Ms. Stulp commented on the Minnesota legislation that was enacted in 2005 that will mandate a 20 percent ethanol blend beginning in 2013.

Ms. Stulp continued to discuss and respond to questions regarding the use of ethanol in Colorado and other states such as Minnesota. The committee discussed potential programs that would ramp-up the usage of ethanol in the state. Ms. Stulp commented that ultimately, the market would decide upon the level of ethanol used in gasoline based on gasoline pricing and availability. The committee closed by discussing a step-up program that would increase the level of ethanol in gasoline over time.


12:06 PM -- Lunch


01:33 PM

Representative Hodge, Chair, called the committee back to order. Senator Fitz-Gerald commented on a constitutional concern regarding interstate commerce and state mandates that require ethanol blends. Ms. Epps commented that there may not be any legal concern regarding violations of interstate commerce but mentioned that statewide availability may be more of an issue.

The committee continued to discuss ethanol-blend issues and called Ms. Stulp back to the table. Ms. Stulp commented that, in regard to ethanol-blend availability, there has not been a problem with ethanol-gasoline deliveries in Minnesota. Ms. Stulp commented that in Minnesota, the state left a 91 octane grade as a non-ethanol product for consumers to use as a mix for older vehicles, airplanes, or other vehicles that may not be able to use an ethanol-blend gasoline.















01:40 PM -- Presentation on Ethanol and Biodiesel Incentives in other States

Mr. Ron Kirk, Legislative Council Staff, distributed a memorandum on ethanol and biodiesel incentives in other states (Attachment G). Mr. Kirk commented on states that have ethanol and biodiesel blend mandates, states that have exemptions for biofuels from state excise taxes, and states that offer producer credits.

The committee continued to discuss the step-approach for an ethanol mandate.


01:50 PM

During the committee discussion, Ms. Stulp and Ms. Epps continued to respond to committee questions regarding ethanol blends, producer credits, and effective dates.

The committee continued to discuss the pricing structure for ethanol and conventional gasoline blends and discuss whether the use of ethanol could save consumers money at the pump.


02:00 PM

Ms. Epps continued to discuss the ethanol blend legislation as the committee amended the ethanol blend bill.


02:03 PM

Mr. John Cevette, Colorado Corngrowers, commented on ethanol production in Colorado and responded to committee questions regarding corn production in Colorado.

























BILL:Bill A - 10% Ethanol Gasoline (LLS No. 06-0120.01)
TIME: 02:04:23 PM
MOVED:Rose
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment to require that under a statewide mandate for the use of an ethanol blend, for state vehicles, the mandate would only be in place for ethanol blends that would cost the state no more than 10 cents per gallon more than conventional gasoline. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Shaffer
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



























BILL:Bill A - 10% Ethanol Gasoline (LLS No. 06-0120.01)
TIME: 02:07:00 PM
MOVED:Shaffer
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would increase the ethanol blend mix from a 5 percent blend beginning January 1, 2007, to a 20 percent ethanol blend by January 1, 2013, as per the following schedule: 5 percent by January 1, 2007; 10 percent by January 1, 2009; 15 percent by January 1, 2011; and 20 percent by January 1, 2013. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present
SECONDED: Gallegos
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



























BILL:Bill A - 10% Ethanol Gasoline (LLS No. 06-0120.01)
TIME: 02:08:16 PM
MOVED:Rose
MOTION:Moved to amend page 4, strike lines 12 through 15 beginning with the language after (5), line 12; and page 4, strike lines 18 through 21. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Isgar
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




























When the committee began to discuss biodiesel legislation, Mr. Dan Mortensen from ALTA Fuels, responded to committee questions.
BILL:Bill B - State Owned Diesel Vehicles Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0156.01)
TIME: 02:35:00 PM
MOVED:Gallegos
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment to make the effective date January 1, 2007. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Entz
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



























BILL:Bill B - State Owned Diesel Vehicles Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0156.01)
TIME: 02:37:55 PM
MOVED:Kester
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would place a 10 cent cap on any biodiesel purchased. Thus, the biodiesel mandate would only be in place if the cost of the biodiesel for state-owned vehicles does not exceed 10 cents more to purchase than regular diesel. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Isgar
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

























BILL:Bill B - State Owned Diesel Vehicles Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0156.01)
TIME: 02:40:09 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would provide an enforcement provision by the Executive Director of the Department of Personnel. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Gallegos
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 02:46:14 PM
MOVED:Gardner
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment to change the title to reflect a renewable fuel. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Isgar
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection





























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 03:05:34 PM
MOVED:Entz
MOTION:Move to go forward with the grower's producer credit. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection



























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 03:06:36 PM
MOVED:Entz
MOTION:Move a conceptual amendment to make the effective date beginning January 1, 2007, to sunset after ten years and come up for re-authorization in 2017. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection





























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 03:08:10 PM
MOVED:Entz
MOTION:Move a conceptual amendment to set the producers credit at 10 cents per gallon. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection






























BILL:Bill D - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (manufacturer's producer credit)
TIME: 03:11:24 PM
MOVED:Gardner
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment to change the title to reflect an alternative fuel. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Entz
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection




























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 03:13:54 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would set the repeal date in 2016, for a five-year carry forward credit capped at $20,000 per taxpayer with transferable credits. The credit would need to be reauthorized in 2017. The motion passed on a 7-2 vote.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Yes
Fitz-Gerald
No
Gallegos
Yes
Gardner
No
Kester
Yes
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Yes
Shaffer
Yes
Whitefeather
Isgar
Yes
Hodge
Yes
Not Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


























BILL:Bills A, B, C, & D
TIME: 03:16:17 PM
MOVED:Entz
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would add a safety clause to all bills. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Kester
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection





























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 03:19:31 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would authorize the Executive Director for the Department of Revenue to have rule-making authority. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Gallegos
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


























BILL:Bill C - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit)
TIME: 03:22:53 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that for purposes of the grower's producer tax credit, would require manufacturers to report by December 31 of each year, the number of gallons of fuel produced by a grower's crop. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Entz
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection

























BILL:Bill C & D - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit); and Tax Credit agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.02) (manufacture's producer credit)
TIME: 03:35:15 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment to go forward with the grower's and manufacturer's producer credits. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
























BILL:Bill D - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.02) (manufacturer's producer credit)
TIME: 03:37:47 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would set transferable producer credits at a limit of $200,000 per taxpayers. The credits would have a carry forward period of five years and sunset in 2016. The credits would need to be reauthorized in 2017. The producers tax credit would be equal to 10 cents per gallon. The motion passed on a 7-2 vote.
SECONDED: Entz
VOTE
Entz
Yes
Fitz-Gerald
No
Gallegos
Yes
Gardner
No
Kester
Yes
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Yes
Shaffer
Yes
Whitefeather
Isgar
Yes
Hodge
Yes
Not Final YES: 7 NO: 2 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

























BILL:Bill C & D - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.01) (grower's producer credit); and Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.02) (manufacturer's producer credit)
TIME: 03:42:13 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would allow both grower's and manufacturer's credits to be claimed by the same taxpayer. The motion passed on a 8-1 vote.
SECONDED:Kester
VOTE
Entz
Yes
Fitz-Gerald
No
Gallegos
Yes
Gardner
Yes
Kester
Yes
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Yes
Shaffer
Yes
Whitefeather
Isgar
Yes
Hodge
Yes
Not Final YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




























BILL:Bill E - Revolving Loan and Grant Program for Ethanol (LLS No. 06-0119)
TIME: 03:45:02 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:The committee decided that this bill request was not necessary because the state has programs with funds in place to help finance ethanol production plants. (no vote was taken)
SECONDED:Gardner
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
McKinley
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE



























BILL:Bill F - Resolution on the Federal Estate Tax
TIME: 04:05:32 PM
MOVED:Gardner
MOTION:Moved a resolution that would ask Congress to repeal the federal estate tax. Representative Hodge, Chair, ruled that the motion did not fit under the committee charge as its task is to recommend up to 8 bills. Resolutions are non-binding.
SECONDED:Entz
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
McKinley
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE




























BILL:Bill D - Tax Credit Agriculture Produce Biodiesel (LLS No. 06-0070.02) (manufacturer's producer credit)
TIME: 04:11:45 PM
MOVED:Isgar
MOTION:Moved a conceptual amendment that would require the manufacturer's producer credit be available to only those producers located in enhanced rural enterprise zones. The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection






























BILL:Bill G - Bio Mass Heating Systems for State Buildings
TIME: 04:21:11 PM
MOVED:Fitz-Gerald
MOTION:Moved a conceptual bill request that would apply to the construction of new state facilities or state facilities that have heating systems replaced. The bill would mandate that project "planners" consider the use of heating systems that can operate on bio mass fuels. The consideration of either the price for new or retro-fitted systems would be for "bidding purposes". The motion passed without objection by those legislative members of the General Assembly present.
SECONDED:Rose
VOTE
Entz
Fitz-Gerald
Gallegos
Gardner
Kester
Klein
Excused
McKinley
Excused
Rose
Shaffer
Whitefeather
Isgar
Hodge
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


04:31 PM

Adjourn.