Date: 01/24/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1095

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment F). The motion
Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment E). The motion
Refer HB 06-1095, as amended, to the Committee of 		PASS
Pass Without Objection
PASS



03:04 PM -- House Bill 06-1095

Representative Weissmann provided an overview of HB 06-1095, concerning a preference for the purchase of environmentally preferable products by governmental entities. Representative Weissmann addressed the practicality of providing a preference to products deemed more environmentally safe. Copies of a statute regarding state procurement were distributed to the committee (Attachment C). A discussion ensued regarding economic justifications for the bill. Representative Weissmann briefly explained some of the products that would be procured under the bill. Representative Weissmann then briefly explained state procurement rules. Committee members discussed the fiscal impact of the bill and the fiscal note process in general.


03:21 PM

Representative Weissmann responded to questions regarding what body defines what constitutes an environmentally preferable product and how products are determined to be environmentally preferable.


03:23 PM -- Marjorie Griek, Executive Director, Colorado Association for Recycling, testified in favor of the bill. Ms. Griek explained a Governor's Executive Order, copies of which were distributed to the committee (Attachment D). Ms. Griek then detailed the merits of the bill, including associated efficiencies, economic benefits, and hazard mitigation that can be realized as a result of HB 06-1095. Ms. Griek included a brief history of the recycling industry. Ms. Griek answered questions regarding the Environmental Protection Agency and its role as an entity for certifying environmentally preferable products, as well as third party entities that act in the same role. Ms. Griek wrapped up her testimony by responding to a question regarding the subsidization of environmentally preferable products.


03:35 PM

Representative Weissmann introduced amendment L.002, which amended L.001.
BILL:HB06-1095
TIME: 03:36:20 PM
MOVED:Weissmann
MOTION:Moved amendment L.002 (Attachment E). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:Coleman
VOTE
Cadman
Carroll T.
Coleman
Crane
Gallegos
Liston
Lundberg
Schultheis
Todd
Ragsdale
Weissmann
Not Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


Representative Weissmann moved and explained amendment L.001. Representative Weissmann responded to a question regarding potential liability in association with procurement.
BILL:HB06-1095
TIME: 03:38:18 PM
MOVED:Weissmann
MOTION:Moved amendment L.001 (Attachment F). The motion passed unanimously.
SECONDED:Carroll T.
VOTE
Cadman
Yes
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
Yes
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
Yes
Schultheis
Yes
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Not Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


03:41 PM

Representative Weissmann then answered a question regarding the grievance process involved in the procurement of environmentally preferable products, and provided closing comments in favor of the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the mandatory nature of the bill, and a number of committee members explained their positions on the bill.
BILL:HB06-1095
TIME: 03:42:52 PM
MOVED:Weissmann
MOTION:Refer HB 06-1095, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The motion passed on a 7-4 roll call vote.
SECONDED:Todd
VOTE
Cadman
No
Carroll T.
Yes
Coleman
Yes
Crane
No
Gallegos
Yes
Liston
Yes
Lundberg
No
Schultheis
No
Todd
Yes
Ragsdale
Yes
Weissmann
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



The committee was adjourned.