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SENATE CALENDAR
Seventieth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
First Regular Session
Monday, January 26, 2015
20th Legislative Day
Hour of convening 10:00 A.M.
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE - CONSENT CALENDAR
SB15-041
by Senator(s) Holbert; also Representative(s) Van Winkle--Concerning a requirement that local
governments regulate amateur radio communications in accordance with an existing federal
preemption established by the federal communications commission.
SB15-098
by Senator(s) Steadman; also Representative(s) Young--Concerning the codification of certain
phrases previously included in appropriation clauses.
(Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, January 23, 2015.)
GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS - CONSENT CALENDAR
SB15-053
by Senator(s) Aguilar; also Representative(s) McCann and Lontine--Concerning the ability to
furnish a supply of emergency drugs for purposes of treating individuals who may experience an
opiate-related drug overdose event.
(Health & Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal,
January 22, 2015.)
GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS
SB15-024
by Senator(s) Sonnenberg and Jahn; also Representative(s) Ryden--Concerning updates to the
local government audit law to maintain consistency with audit standards.
(Laid Over from January 23, 2015.)
SB15-052
by Senator(s) Crowder; also Representative(s) (None)--Concerning the approval of benefits for
employees of the Colorado health benefit exchange by the legislative health benefit exchange
implementation review committee.
(Health & Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal,
January 22, 2015.)
SB15-019
by Senator(s) Sonnenberg and Jahn; also Representative(s) Nordberg--Concerning the
authority of the state auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Colorado health benefit
exchange.
(Health & Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal,
January 22, 2015.)
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Tuesday, January 27, 2015
GENERAL ORDERS - SECOND READING OF BILLS - CONSENT CALENDAR
SB15-047
by Senator(s) Steadman; also Representative(s) McCann--Concerning notification to legislators
about the adoption of executive branch agency rules that implement newly enacted legislation.
SB15-051
by Senator(s) Todd; also Representative(s) Priola--Concerning legal recourse for a student who
is sanctioned or found ineligible to participate in an extracurricular activity.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
SJR15-006 by Senator(s) Crowder and Woods; also Representative(s) Vigil--Concerning recognition and
support for the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the Republic of
Azerbaijan.
(Laid Over from January 23, 2015.)
Friday, January 30, 2015
THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE
SB15-005
by Senator(s) Cooke; also Representative(s) Foote--Concerning medical testing in certain first
degree assault cases.
(Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, January 20, 2015.)
(Laid Over from January 22, 2015.)
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Monday, January 26, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Monday, January 26, 2015
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
JBC Hearing Room Legis. Serv. Bldg, 3rd Floor
Consideration of Supplemental Comeback Requests for the Office of State Planning &
Budgeting, Elected Officials, JBC Staff, and Consideration of Potential Legislation
PLEASE NOTE: Any Supplemental Recommendations or Consideration of Potential
Legislation not presented today may be considered tomorrow
SENATE BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 354
SB15-034
by Senator(s) Ulibarri; also Representative(s) Lebsock--Reduce Finance Charge Limit For
Credit Cards
SB15-057
by Senator(s) Balmer; also Representative(s) Williams--Clean Claims Task Force Reporting
Requirements
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SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 352
SB15-004
by Senator(s) Jahn; also Representative(s) Primavera--CASA Volunteer For Youth In A
Truancy Proceeding
SB15-007
by Senator(s) Guzman; also Representative(s) Willett--Community Corrections Board
Standards
SB15-013
by Senator(s) Balmer; also Representative(s) Court and Coram--Extend Deadline For Dog
Protection Act
SB15-043
by Senator(s) Heath; also Representative(s) (None)--Prosecution Fellowship Clean-up
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 353
SB15-060
by Senator(s) Holbert; also Representative(s) Everett--Preventing Multiple Voter Registrations
SB15-038
by Senator(s) Aguilar; also Representative(s) (None)--Auditor Access To Confidential County
Records
SB15-094
by Senator(s) Kefalas; also Representative(s) Salazar--Employment Of Community College
Faculty
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE
7:00 AM
LSB-B
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
7:30 AM
SCR 356
University of Northern Colorado 15-16 Requests
CSU System Requests
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
SCR 353
SB15-054
by Senator(s) Donovan; also Representative(s) Moreno--Free Or Reduced-cost Lunch Five
Days All Schools
JOINT JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
HCR 0112
Briefing by the Joint Budget Committee
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment of the Joint Judiciary Committee
JBC Hearing Room Legis. Serv. Bldg, 3rd Floor
Continuation of Supplemental Comeback Requests, and Consideration of Potential Legislation
as Needed
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SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
2:00 PM
SCR 354
SB15-026
by Senator(s) Balmer; also Representative(s) Ginal--FPPA Beginning Member Contrib Rate
SB15-028
by Senator(s) Balmer; also Representative(s) Ginal--FPPA Plan Employee Participation
Reqmnts
SB15-025
by Senator(s) Jones; also Representative(s) Melton--Transfer Pension Plan Funds To FPPA
SB15-027
by Senator(s) Ulibarri; also Representative(s) Court--FPPA Bd Assess Admin Charges
SB15-029
by Senator(s) Ulibarri; also Representative(s) Melton--Volunteer Firefighter Pension Plan
Study
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
2:00 PM
SCR 353
SB15-040
by Senator(s) Hodge; also Representative(s) Priola and Moreno--County Auth To Levy Retail
Marijuana Sales Tax
SB15-096
by Senator(s) Scott; also Representative(s) (None)--Governor Appointed Public Trustees
SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
2:00 PM
SCR 352
SB15-023
by Senator(s) Crowder; also Representative(s) (None)--Off-highway Vehicle State Highway
SB15-018
by Senator(s) Neville T.; also Representative(s) Neville P.--Repeal Late Vehicle Registration
Fee
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
JBC Hearing Room Legis. Serv. Bldg, 3rd Floor
Continuation of Supplemental Comeback Requests, and Consideration of Potential Legislation
as Needed
SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
SCR 354
Consider draft sunset bills concerning the Office of Consumer Counsel and the Utility
Consumers' Board (FOR ACTION ONLY)
MEMBERS OF THE
COLORADO WATER RESOURCES
AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
for a term expiring October 1, 2015:
Gregory J. Higel of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Rio Grande
drainage basin, reappointed
for terms expiring October 1, 2018:
Bruce R. Smith of Mesa, Colorado, to serve as a representative from the Main Colorado
drainage basin, and as a representative with experience in public health issues related to
drinking water or water quality matters, appointed
Robert Edward Wolff of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a representative from the San
Miguel-Dolores-San Juan drainage basin, and as a representative with experience in the
engineering aspects of water projects, appointed
JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
Room 271
Standards and Assessment Task Force: Report and Recommendations
COLORADO COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS
12:00 PM SCR 356
Consideration of 2015 Legislative Agenda
SENATE BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 354
SB15-049
by Senator(s) Martinez Humenik; also Representative(s) Keyser--Real Estate Title Vests In
Entity Once Formed
SB15-031
by Senator(s) Hill; also Representative(s) (None)--Reciprocity To Practice Occupation Or
Profession
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SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 352
SB15-030
by Senator(s) Carroll; also Representative(s) (None)--Prostitution Defense For Human
Trafficking Victim
SB15-037
by Senator(s) Garcia; also Representative(s) Navarro--Youthful Offenders In Corrections
SB15-048
by Senator(s) Heath; also Representative(s) Singer--Youth Sports Orgs Background Checks
SB15-067
by Senator(s) Cooke; also Representative(s) Joshi--Second Degree Assault Injury To Emer
Responders
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 353
MEMBERS OF THE
FIRE AND POLICE PENSION ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
for terms expiring September 1, 2017:
Jack Edward Blumenthal of Denver, Colorado, a person from the State’s financial or
business community experienced in personnel or corporate administration, reappointed
Susan R. Eaton of Denver, Colorado, a representative of Colorado municipal employers,
reappointed
for a term expiring September 1, 2018:
David Leroy Bomberger of Castle Rock, Colorado, who has experience in insurance
disability claims, reappointed
SB15-088
by Senator(s) Steadman; also Representative(s) (None)--Independent Ethics Commission
SB15-061
by Senator(s) Holbert; also Representative(s) (None)--Disclosure Requirement Small Issue
Committees
SB15-066
by Senator(s) Ulibarri; also Representative(s) Melton--Noncitizen Resident Identification
Documents
Thursday, January 29, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, January 29, 2015
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
SCR 354
SB15-081
by Senator(s) Crowder; also Representative(s) (None)--Use Lottery Money For Recreational
Bicycle Trails
JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
HCR 0112
Presentation from the Joint Budget Committee Pursuant to Joint Rule 25
Presentation from RTD
Presentation from the Public Utilities Commission Pursuant to Joint Rule 25
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JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment of the Joint Transportation Committee
JBC Hearing Room Legis. Serv. Bldg, 3rd Floor
Continuation of Supplemental Comeback Requests, and Consideration of Potential Legislation
as Needed
SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 354
SB15-085
by Senator(s) Martinez Humenik; also Representative(s) (None)--Small Business Cottage
Foods Act
SB15-044
by Senator(s) Scott; also Representative(s) Thurlow--Electric Renewable Energy Standard
Reduction
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 356
SB15-020
by Senator(s) Newell; also Representative(s) McCann--Education To Prevent Child Sexual
Abuse & Assault
SB15-072
by Senator(s) Lambert; also Representative(s) Lundeen--Metropolitan State University of
Denver Admissions
SB15-045
by Senator(s) Lundberg; also Representative(s) (None)--Tax Credits For Nonpublic Education
SB15-050
by Senator(s) Heath; also Representative(s) (None)--Awarding CO's Excellent Scholars
Program
SENATE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
Room 271
Sunset Hearing - Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
SB15-011
by Senator(s) Todd; also Representative(s) Primavera--Pilot Prog Spinal Cord Injury
Alternative Medicine
SB15-071
by Senator(s) Jahn and Hill; also Representative(s) McCann and Landgraf--Pharm Substitute
Interchangeable Biological Drug
Friday, January 30, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Friday, January 30, 2015
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
7:30 AM
HCR 0112
Western State Colorado University 15-16 Requests
Colorado Community College System 15-16 Requests
JOINT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 356
Department of Human Services 15-16 IT Requests
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Monday, February 2, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Monday, February 2, 2015
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 356
SB15-086
by Senator(s) Lambert; also Representative(s) Joshi--Repeal Gun Transfer Background Check
Rqmnt & Fee
SB15-032
by Senator(s) Marble; also Representative(s) (None)--Lift Restrictions On Carrying Of
Firearms
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 353
MEMBER OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS
for a term expiring July 1, 2018:
Karren Ellen Kowalski, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF, FAAN of Larkspur, Colorado, a
veteran, appointed
SB15-033
by Senator(s) Kerr; also Representative(s) (None)--Increasing Funding For Public Pre-K-12
Education
SB15-065
by Senator(s) Marble; also Representative(s) Nordberg--Ban Public Benefit Transfers At
Certain Venues
SB15-068
by Senator(s) Jones; also Representative(s) Moreno--Higher Ed Lower Debt Act
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
7:30 AM
SCR 356
OIT 15-16 Requests
DPA 15-16 Requests
Controlled Maintenance Update
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
SCR 353
SB15-036
by Senator(s) Donovan; also Representative(s) Hamner--Rural Economic Emergency
Assistance Grant Progarm
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JOINT SENATE BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY AND HOUSE BUSINESS
AFFAIRS & LABOR COMMITTEES
Upon Adjournment
LSB-A
Briefing by Joint Budget Committee on department budget requests
Office of the State Auditor presentation on unimplemented audit recommendations
SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
2:00 PM
SCR 354
MEMBER OF THE
COLORADO LIMITED GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
for a term expiring July 1, 2018:
Lowell Roger Hutson of Denver, Colorado, to serve as member from the 1st Congressional
District and as a representative who has been engaged in business in a management-level
capacity for at least five years, and as a Republican, reappointed
MEMBER OF THE
COLORADO RACING COMMISSION
for a term expiring July 1, 2018:
Sean D. Beirne of Castle Rock, Colorado, a Republican and resident of the 4th
Congressional District, who has been previously engaged in the racing industry for at
least five years, reappointed
SB15-097
by Senator(s) Aguilar; also Representative(s) Landgraf--Supplemental Needs Trust For Certain
PERA Benefits
SB15-095
by Senator(s) Kefalas; also Representative(s) Tyler--Manufactured Home Communities
SENATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
2:00 PM
SCR 353
SB15-082
by Senator(s) Marble and Hodge; also Representative(s) Moreno and Lawrence--County
Workforce Development Prop Tax Incentives
SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
2:00 PM
SCR 352
MEMBERS OF THE
COLORADO AERONAUTICAL BOARD
effective December 19, 2014, for terms expiring December 19, 2017:
Robert Philip Olislagers of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the
statewide association of airport managers, appointed
Ann Beardall of Kiowa, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the statewide
association of pilots, appointed
Joe Rice of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a member familiar with and supportive of the
state’s aviation issues, interests, and concerns, appointed
SB15-090
by Senator(s) Todd; also Representative(s) Tyler--Temporary Registration Document Standards
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
SCR 354
SB15-075
by Senator(s) Grantham; also Representative(s) Lundeen--Exempt Well Irrigate Up To 1 Acre
Commercial Crops
SENATE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
SCR 352
SB15-087
by Senator(s) Newell; also Representative(s) Singer--Foster Care & Kin Care Placement
Background Checks
JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Upon Adjournment
Room 271
Presentation by Lieutenant Governor on new higher education funding model
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 352
SB15-006
by Senator(s) Woods; also Representative(s) Saine--Prohibit Forfeitures Without Criminal
Conviction
SB15-017
by Senator(s) Jones; also Representative(s) Coram--Appellate Process For Decisions About
Groundwater
SB15-058
by Senator(s) Guzman; also Representative(s) Kagan--Eyewitness Identifications Policies And
Procedures
SB15-083
by Senator(s) Hill; also Representative(s) (None)--Certain Private Org Subject To CORA
Requirements
SENATE STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 353
SB15-078
by Senator(s) Neville T.; also Representative(s) Neville P.--Business Fiscal Impacts Leg
Measure & Exec Rules
SB15-079
by Senator(s) Ulibarri--Doc Recording Fee To Fund Affordable Housing
Thursday, February 5, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, February 5, 2015
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
7:30 AM
SCR 356
SB15-089
by Senator(s) Garcia; also Representative(s) Vigil--State Fiscal Responsibility For Providing
Courts
Project Prioritization
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SENATE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, & ENERGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 354
SB15-076
by Senator(s) Grantham; also Representative(s) (None)--Dispose Cathode Ray Tubes At
Hazardous Waste Sites
SB15-046
by Senator(s) Grantham; also Representative(s) (None)--Renewable Energy Std Adjust REAs
Distributed Gen
SB15-055
by Senator(s) Hodge; also Representative(s) (None)--Return Of Water From Tail Ditch
SB15-084
by Senator(s) Hodge; also Representative(s) (None)--Water Right Partial Historical
Consumptive Use
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
Room 271
SB15-077
by Senator(s) Neville T.; also Representative(s) Neville P.--Parent's Bill of Rights
SB15-003
by Senator(s) Merrifield; also Representative(s) (None)--Ed Evaluations Fifty Percent
Academic Growth
SB15-073
by Senator(s) Merrifield; also Representative(s) (None)--Restrict Statewide Tests To Federal
Requirements
SB15-056
by Senator(s) Kerr; also Representative(s) Kraft-Tharp--Frequency Of Statewide Social Studies
Testing
SENATE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 352
SB15-074
by Senator(s) Neville T.; also Representative(s) Joshi--Transparency In Direct Pay Health Care
Prices
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Friday, February 6, 2015
SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Friday, February 6, 2015
COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES
12:00 PM SCR 354
SB15-100
by Senator(s) Steadman; also Representative(s) Foote and McCann--Rule Review Bill
Approval of OLLS Budget for FY 2015-16
JOINT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
1:30 PM
SCR 356
Project Prioritization
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I certify that the above calendar was posted on
Friday, January 23, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.
Ryan Breitweiser
Senate Calendar Clerk