Status of Select Bills of Interest to the Fire Service

June 8, 2007

Bill Number:

HB07-1153

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning A Tax Rebate For Volunteer Firefighters.

Prime Sponsors:

Rep. Witwer, Sen. Kopp

Summary:

For the 2007-08 and 2008-09 fiscal years, allows a qualified volunteer firefighter to apply for a tax rebate through the department of revenue for a specified amount for 2 consecutive years.

Position:

Support

Position Paper:

History

01/16/2007 Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance + Appropriations
01/30/2007 House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

04/11/2007 House Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely

Note

The Colorado State Fire Chiefs’ Association conducted a survey of fire chiefs of volunteer and combination fire departments to determine the level of support for this legislative initiative. 

The results of the survey can be viewed here.

Bill Number:

HB07-1229

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning an Enhancement of the Penalties for the Operators of Commercial Vehicles Who Fail to Comply With Inclement Weather Restrictions

Prime Sponsors:

Rep. Gibbs, Sen. Fitz-Gerald

Summary:

Enhances the penalties for failing to comply with snow and mud restrictions while operating a commercial vehicle by: Imposing 4 points against the operator's license if the failure causes a road or lane closure; and Raising the fine for a violation to $500.

Position Paper:

02/01/2007 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy and Appropriations
02/15/2007 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Lay Over Unamended
02/20/2007 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Lay Over Amended
03/15/2007 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations

03/30/2007 House Committee on Appropriations Pass Amended to House Committee of the Whole
03/30/2007 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments

04/02/2007 House Third Reading Passed
04/04/2007 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation

04/19/2007 Senate Committee on Transportation Pass Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

04/24/2007 Senate Second Reading Passed
04/25/2007 Senate Third Reading Passed

05/14/2007 Sent to the Governor

05/29/2007 Governor Action - Signed

Bill Number:

HB07-1344

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning the Authority of a Local Government to Levy an Increased Increment of Sales Tax to Finance Local Improvement Expenditures.

Prime Sponsors:

Rep. Merrifield

Summary:

Authorizes the board of county commissioners of a county to levy a sales tax of not more than a specified percentage to be used for public safety improvements (tax). Defines "public safety improvements" to include capital expenditures and operational costs associated with specified public safety organizations. Prescribes procedures for the board to propose and seek voter approval for the tax.

Position Paper:

03/12/2007 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government

03/29/2007 House Committee on Local Government Pass Amended to House Committee of the Whole

04/11/2007 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments
04/12/2007 House Third Reading Passed
04/16/2007 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government

04/24/2007 Senate Committee on Local Government Pass Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
04/30/2007 Senate Second Reading Passed
05/01/2007 Senate Third Reading Passed

05/30/2007 Governor Action - Signed