Status of Select Bills of Interest to the Fire Service

June 16, 2010

Bill Number:

HB10-1241

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning Required Registration for Persons Who Work on Fire Suppression Systems.

Prime Sponsors:

Rep. Casso, Sen. Tochtrop

Summary:

The bill prohibits a person from acting or advertising as a sprinkler fitter unless the person has registered with the state fire suppression administrator. In order to register, a person shall pay a fee and:

·         Demonstrate that he or she has successfully completed a sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program;

·         Complete an application for reciprocity;

·         Perform at least 8,000 hours of documented practical work experience on fire suppression systems; or

·         Otherwise demonstrate competency as a sprinkler fitter as determined by the administrator.  [More]

Position:

Support

Position Paper:

None

Status:

History

02/03/2010 Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs and Labor

02/24/2010 House Committee on Business Affairs and Labor Refer Amended to House Appropriations

03/12/2010 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

03/26/2010 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments
03/29/2010 House Third Reading Passed
04/05/2010 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor and Technology

04/26/2010 Senate Committee on Business, Labor and Technology Refer Unamended to Appropriations

04/30/2010 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
04/30/2010 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments

05/03/2010 Senate Third Reading Passed

05/12/2010 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

06/07/2010 Governor Action - Signed

Additional

Information:

Bill Number:

HB10-1260

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning the Sunset Review of the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners, and, in Connection Therewith, Continuing the Board and the Regulation of Physicians and Physician Assistants until July 1, 2019, and Implementing the Recommendations Contained in the Sunset Review and Report of the Board.

Prime Sponsors:

Rep.  Riesberg, Sen. Newell

Summary:

The bill implements the recommendations of the Department of Regulatory Agencies in its sunset review of the Colorado state board of medical examiners by amending the "Colorado Medical Practice Act".

Sections 6 through 12 of the bill:

·         Transfer regulatory authority pertaining to the duties and functions of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) from the state board of medical examiners to a newly created board within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, effective January 1, 2011;

·         Create the board of emergency medical and trauma services (BEMTS) to regulate the duties and functions of EMTs and adopt rules for such purpose;

·         Schedule the BEMTS and its functions related to the regulation of EMTs for sunset review and repeal on July 1, 2017; and

·         Clarify that the rendering of services by certified EMTs that are consistent with EMT functions and duties, as defined by BEMTS rules, does not constitute the practice of medicine.

Position:

Support

Position Paper:

None

Status:

History

02/04/2010 Introduced In House - Assigned to Health and Human Services

02/25/2010 House Health and Human Services Committee Refer Amended to the Committee on Appropriations

03/12/2010 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

03/16/2010 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments
03/17/2010 House Third Reading Passed

03/23/2010 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health and Human Services

04/01/2010 Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations

04/23/2010 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

04/27/2010 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments
04/28/2010 Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments

05/04/2010 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

06/10/2010 Governor Action - Signed

Additional

Information:

Bill Number:

HB10-1368

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning a Modification to Planning Requirements Affecting County Governments to Clarify that Political Subdivisions are not Exempt From County Approval of Land-Use Development Under the "Planned Unit Development Act of 1972"

Prime Sponsors:

Rep. Scanlan

Summary:

Current law prohibits the construction or authorization of certain public projects in the unincorporated area of a county unless the proposed location and extent of the project are submitted to and approved by the county.  Court cases have construed this provision to exempt political subdivisions such as special districts from complying with county planning and zoning requirements for public projects, particularly in connection with public projects on land encompassed within a planned unit development already subject to county regulations. The bill modifies the statutory provision requiring the location and extent review to clarify that the review does not waive or exempt any political subdivision from compliance with regulations adopted by the county pursuant to the "Planned Unit Development Act of 1972".

Position:

Oppose

Position Paper:

Status:

History

03/17/2010 Introduced In House - Assigned to Local Government

04/22/2010 House Committee on Local Government Postpone Indefinitely

Bill Number:

HB10-1399

Current Version of Bill:

Bill Title:

Concerning the Authority of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to Assist a Chief of a Fire Department in the Investigation of a Fire Related to the Crime of Arson.

Prime Sponsors:

Rep. Weissmann, Sen. Gibbs

Summary:

If the chief of a fire department requests assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (bureau) in investigating the cause and origin of a fire or in enforcing the laws related to the crime of arson, the bureau may provide such assistance, with the approval of the director of the bureau. The authority granted to the bureau to assist with investigations and enforcement related to the crime of arson shall not interfere with the authority of the sheriff or chief of police in such situations.

Position:

Support

Position Paper:

Status:

History

04/08/2010 Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary

04/12/2010 House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

04/15/2010 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments
04/16/2010 House Third Reading Passed

04/19/2010 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

04/26/2010 Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

05/03/2010 Senate Second Reading Passed

05/04/2010 Senate Third Reading Passed

05/27/2010 Governor Action - Signed

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