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Colorado Legislature March House and Senate Calendar

Monday, March 31

House Convenes at10:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

HB08-1123 by Representative(s) Stafford(D); also Senator(s) Johnson(R)-- Regulation of persons who provide for the final disposition of dead human bodies in the course of business. (Amendment recommended by Business Affairs and Labor Report, dated February 4, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 5, pages 257-285.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated March 14, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, pages 860-863.) (Laid over from March 27.) Amended as printed in House Journal, March 28, page 1034.

HB08-1161 by Representative(s) Kefalas(D) and Fischer(D), Butcher, Carroll M., Frangas, Gagliardi, Green, Levy, McFadyen, McKinley, Primavera, Riesberg, Solano, Soper, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Johnson(R), Bacon-- Increase in the regulatory authority of the mined land reclamation board over mining, and, in connection therewith, ensuring the protection of ground water and public health. (Amendment recommended by Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Report, dated February 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill
file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 20, pages 490-496.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated March 14, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House
Journal, March 14, page 864.) (Appropriations amendment passed on March 24th. Bill laid over from March 24. Amended as printed in House Journal, March 28, pages 1034-1036.

General Orders - Second Reading of Bills

HCR08-1001 by Representative(s) Weissmann(D)--Submitting to the registered electors of the state of Colorado an amendment to section 6 (2) of article IV, section 20 (4) of article VI, and section 9 of article XIV of the constitution of the state of Colorado, concerning vacancies in elective offices, and, in connection
therewith, allowing political party vacancy committees to appoint persons to fill vacancies in the offices of state treasurer, secretary of state, attorney general, district attorney, and county offices within thirty days of the vacancy. (Laid over from March 28.)

HB08-1182 by Representative(s) McKinley(D), Weissmann, Borodkin, Butcher, Frangas, Gallegos, Green, Kerr A., Kerr J., Peniston, Sonnenberg, Stafford-- Withdrawal by the state of its consent to the acquisition of lands within the state by the United States government. (Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Report, dated March 6, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report
also printed in House Journal, March 10, page 810.) (Laid over from March 28.)

SB08-102 by Senator(s) Bacon(D); also Representative(s) Pommer(R)--
Spending authority related to the funding of recycling resources economic opportunity activities, and making an appropriation in connection therewith. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-089 by Senator(s) Williams, Spence; also Representative(s) Gardner C., Peniston--Concerning early intervening services for students. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1345 by Representative(s) Weissmann(D) and Butcher(D)--
Vacancies in elective offices. (Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Report, dated March 18, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 19, page 933.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-027 by Senator(s) Gibbs(D); also Representative(s) Levy(D)--
Regulation of persons licensed by the Colorado limited gaming control commission, and, in connection therewith, extending the license period from one year to two years and prohibiting a licensed operator or retailer from transferring slot machines to anyone other than a licensed manufacturer or distributor. (Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Report, dated March 18, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 19, page 933.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1358 by Representative(s) Rice(D), Balmer, Benefield, Buescher,
Casso, Ferrandino, Fischer, Frangas, Gagliardi, Gallegos, Gardner B., Garza-Hicks, Green, Hodge, Jahn, Kerr A., Kerr J., King, Labuda, Liston, Looper, Madden, Marshall, Massey, May M., McFadyen, McGihon, McKinley, McNulty, Merrifield, Middleton, Peniston, Primavera, Roberts, Rose, Scanlan, Solano, Soper, Stephens, Summers, Swalm, Todd, Weissmann, Witwer; also Senator(s) Ward(R), Bacon, Gibbs, Isgar, Johnson, Keller, Kester, Penry, Renfroe, Romer, Shaffer, Spence, Takis, Tochtrop, Wiens, Williams--Sales tax relating to a group of parents and teachers of public school students. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1084 by Representative(s) Buescher(D); also Senator(s) Penry(R)--
Option for prepayment of severance tax liability available to a taxpayer for mitigation of the impact of mineral or mineral fuel severance. (Amendment recommended by Finance Report, dated January 30, 2008,
and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, January 31, pages 207-208.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated February 15, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 16, pages 425-427.) (Amendment recommended by Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 20, pages 943-944.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-019 by Senator(s) Tapia(D), Keller; also Representative(s) McFadyen(D)--Prohibition against the shifting of financial responsibility for negligence in motor carrier transportation agreements. (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 20, page 948.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 28.

SB08-088 by Senator(s) Tupa(D), Groff, Windels, Bacon, Boyd, Brophy, Hagedorn, Johnson, Sandoval, Tapia, Williams; also Representative(s) Massey(R), Todd, Benefield, Kefalas, Kerr A., McGihon, Merrifield, Riesberg-- Reducing the incidence of tobacco use by persons less than eighteen years of age, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Teen Tobacco Use Prevention Act". (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 20, pages 949-950.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-159 by Senator(s) Tupa(D) and Gibbs(D), Bacon, Isgar, Morse, Penry, Renfroe, Sandoval, Schultheis, Schwartz, Veiga, Williams, Windels; also Representative(s) Scanlan(D), Casso, Curry, Ferrandino, Fischer, Green, Kefalas, King, Lambert, Liston, Lundberg, Marostica, Massey, McGihon, Merrifield, Rose, Stephens, Summers, Todd-- Reduction of the limit at which persons operating vessels are considered under the influence, and, in connection therewith, eliminating the distinction between types of watercraft for purposes of punishing persons who operate vessels while impaired by drug or alcohol use. (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 20, pages 950-951.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-128 by Senator(s) Isgar(D); also Representative(s) Hodge(D)--
Elimination of the statutory limit on the total amount of sales or use tax that may be levied by certain governmental entities. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 28.

SB08-151 by Senator(s) Tochtrop(D), Kester, Morse, Schwartz, Tapia, Williams; also Representative(s) Marostica(R), Benefield, Hodge, White--Requirement that certain persons who sell vehicles complete a prelicensing education program. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1357 by Representative(s) Solano(D), Benefield, Carroll M., Casso, Fischer, Green, Kefalas, Marshall, Merrifield, Ferrandino, Hodge, Madden, Middleton, Peniston, Pommer, Primavera, Todd, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Williams(D), Bacon, Boyd, Keller, Schwartz, Shaffer, Tapia--Alignment of the Colorado student assessment program with federal testing requirements for the purpose of making more effective use of state moneys in improving student performance in kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade public schools, and, in connection therewith, increasing funding for the dropout prevention activity grant program and the teacher development grant program. (Amendment recommended by Education Report, dated March 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 24, pages 968-969.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-129 by Senator(s) Gibbs(D); also Representative(s) Riesberg(R)--
Nutrition in schools. (Amendment recommended by Education Report, dated March 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 24, pages 969-970.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

SB08-150 by Senator(s) Sandoval(D); also Representative(s) Frangas(D)-
Disclosure of confidential information by a school district employees' retirement association. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27. Laid over from March 28.

CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS

HB08-1195 by Representative(s) Mitchell V.(R); also Senator(s) Taylor(R)- Return of a release of a deed of trust after recording. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 627.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 6, page 292.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1334 by Representative(s) Witwer(R); also Senator(s) Kopp(R)--
Health insurance for bona fide volunteer emergency service providers. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 678.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, page 676.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1336 by Representative(s) Carroll T.(D); also Senator(s) Spence(R)--
Truant students in the kindergarten through twelfth grade public education system, standardizing truancy reporting and expanding the resources available for support services to truant students. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 678.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, March 5, pages746-747.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1221 by Representative(s) Buescher(D), Pommer, White; also Senator(s) Keller(D), Morse, Johnson--Changes to clarify existing policy in programs administered by the department of human services for people who qualify for public assistance. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 678.)
Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 654-655.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1159 by Representative(s) Fischer(D), Solano, Benefield, Casso,
Merrifield, Todd; also Senator(s) Bacon(D)-- Institute charter schools. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 679.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 670-671.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1203 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D), Benefield, Green, Kerr A., McGihon; also Senator(s) Boyd(D)-Definition of the term "material change" for purposes of the laws regulating transactions involving licensed hospitals. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, page 645 and March
26, page 679.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 25, page 600.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1019 by Representative(s) Casso(R); also Senator(s) Sandoval(D)--
Provision of educational services for children in out-of-home placements. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, pages 679-680.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 5, page
255.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1104 by Representative(s) Marostica(R); also Senator(s) Brophy(R)--
Violations of traffic rights-of-way resulting in bodily injury or death. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 682 and March 27.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27,
pages 656-657.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1003 by Representative(s) Balmer(R); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)--
Special congressional vacancy election for purposes of continuity in representation upon the declaration of the speaker of the United States house of representatives pursuant to 2 U.S.C. sec. 8 (b). (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 684.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 5, page 256.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1228 by Representative(s) Green(D); also Senator(s) Gordon(D)--
Financial responsibility for unfair business practices in the sale of insurance. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 684.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, page
667.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1207 by Representative(s) Kefalas(D); also Senator(s) Bacon(D)-- Purchasing preference for environmentally preferable products. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 684.)
Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 19, page 471.)

HB08-1280 by Representative(s) Fischer(D), Levy, Madden, Pommer; also Senator(s) Schwartz(D), Gibbs, Tochtrop- Protection of water rights used by the Colorado water conservation board for instream flows under contracts with water rights owners. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 684-685.)
Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 659-560.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1186 by Representative(s) Solano(D); also Senator(s) Windels(D)--
Exception of certain students' scores from calculations of a school's academic performance. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 685.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 18, page 442.) Laid over from March 28.

HB08-1265 by Representative(s) Todd(D), Stafford, Ferrandino, Frangas, Gallegos, Green, Kefalas, McGihon; also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)--Alignment of the maximum eligibility guidelines for the Colorado child care assistance program county option with the federal maximum eligibility guideline. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 685.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 12, pages 371-372.)

HB08-1135 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D); also Senator(s) Hagedorn(D), Williams--Common interest communities, invalidating covenants that prohibit building modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities, requiring due process in penalty assessment procedures, and providing for alternative dispute resolution. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, pages 685-686.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, January 25, pages 139-140.)

HB08-1173 by Representative(s) McGihon(D); also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)--
Enactment of the "Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act".
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 686, and on March 28.)
Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, January 28, pages
160-161.)

HB08-1180 by Representative(s) Stephens(R) and Looper(R), Mitchell V.,
Sonnenberg, Balmer, Gardner B., Gardner C., Kerr J., Lambert, Marostica, Massey, McNulty, Roberts, Rose, Summers, Swalm, Todd, Witwer; also Senator(s) Shaffer(D), Tapia, Harvey, Kopp, Renfroe--Eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits for an individual who leaves employment to accompany an active duty military family member who has been transferred. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 686.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 671-672.)

HB08-1236 by Representative(s) Curry(D); also Senator(s) Isgar(D)--
Duty of the commissioner of agriculture to keep livestock information confidential.
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 686.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 668-669.)

CONSIDERATION OF ADHERENCE

SB08-036 by Senator(s) Isgar(D); also Representative(s) Curry(D)--
Water supply reserve account of the severance tax trust fund. (Passed on Third Reading as printed in Senate Journal, January 28, page
126.) (Amended as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 660.)
House Conferees: Representative(s) Curry, Chairman, Buescher, White
Senate Conferees: Senator(s) Isgar, Chairman, Penry, Romer

Senate Convenes at 10:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

SB08-098 by Senator(s) Mitchell S.(R); also Representative(s) Gardner C.(R)-Requirement of English language competency for high school graduation.
(Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1113 by Representative(s) Massey(R); also Senator(s) Sandoval(D)--Regulation of limited gaming in accordance with section 9 of article XVIII of the Colorado constitution, and, in connection therewith, clarifying, correcting, and updating certain statutes that were adopted to implement the constitutional provisions. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 13, 2008, page 552.) (Laid over from March 24, 2008.) Laid over from March 28, 2008.

HB08-1270 by Representative(s) Kerr A.(D); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)-Removal of restrictions on the use of energy efficiency measures in connection with real property. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 28, 2008, pages 716-718.)

HB08-1224 by Representative(s) Benefield(D), Casso, Gagliardi, Kerr J., Labuda, Looper, Massey, Merrifield, Primavera, Rice; also Senator(s) Tupa(D), Williams--Wellness education in public schools. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 28, 2008, page 718.)

SB08-167 by Senator(s) Tupa(D), Windels; also Representative(s) Massey(R), Merrifield, Casso-- Authorization for private higher education institutions to offer degree programs, and making an appropriation therefor. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, pages 686-688, and March 28, 2008, pages 718-719.)

HB08-1148 by Representative(s) Witwer(R) and Levy(D), Balmer, Benefield, Buescher, Carroll M., Casso, Fischer, Gallegos, Gardner B., Garza-Hicks, Hodge, Jahn, Kerr A., Kerr J., King, Labuda, Lambert, Liston, Looper, Lundberg, Marostica, May M., McKinley, McNulty, Mitchell V., Peniston, Scanlan, Sonnenberg, Summers, Swalm, Vaad, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Tupa(D), McElhany, Schultheis, Mitchell S., Tochtrop, Spence, Boyd, Bacon, Brophy, Cadman, Gibbs, Kopp, Penry, Renfroe, Romer, Sandoval, Wiens, Williams-Sufficiency of the assertion of a claim for title to real property by adverse possession under Colorado law. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 28, 2008, page 721.)

HB08-1249 by Representative(s) Rice(D); also Senator(s) Kester(R)--Emergency telephone services charge. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 28, 2008, pages 721-722.)

HB08-1233 by Representative(s) Judd(D); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)--Manner by which campaign contributions from a limited liability company are to be attributed among the members of the company for purposes of Colorado law governing campaign finance.

HB08-1178 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D), Gagliardi, Soper; also Senator(s) Hagedorn(D)--Regulation of commercial electronic mail messages to the maximum extent permissible under federal law, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Spam Reduction Act of 2008". (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 28, 2008, page 722.)

HB08-1153 by Representative(s) Roberts(R); also Senator(s) Morse(D)-Oversight of fiduciaries under the provisions of the Colorado probate code

HB08-1248 by Representative(s) Kerr J.(R), Fischer, Marshall; also Senator(s) Veiga(R)--Joint tenancy in real property. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 28, 2008, page 722.)

GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS--CONSENT CALENDAR

SB08-207 by Senator(s) Groff(D); -Provision of statistical data on insurance producer examination applications.

SB08-208 by Senator(s) Windels(D); also Representative(s) Benefield(D)-Background investigations of school employees. (Education recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 27, 2008, page 706.)

GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS

SB08-135 by Senator(s) Mitchell S(R).; also Representative(s) Gagliardi(D)--Standardized card to be issued to persons covered under a health coverage plan. (Health and Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, February 29, 2008, pages 407-409.) (Appropriations recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 14, 2008, pages 577-578.)
(Laid over from March 26, 2008.)

SB08-157 by Senator(s) Schwartz(D); also Representative(s) Benefield(D)--State income tax modification for Colorado capital gains, for income tax years for which specified state income tax modifications for Colorado capital gains used to refund excess state revenues are not allowed, allowing a partial modification for capital gains earned on property, stock, or an ownership interest acquired before May 9, 1994, and offsetting the state revenue impact of the partial modification by reducing the modification allowed for capital gains earned on property, stock, or an ownership interest acquired on or after May 9, 1994. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 25, 2008, pages 671-672.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-198 by Senator(s) Gordon(D); --Requirements applicable to congressional redistricting. Laid over from March 27, 2008.) Laid over from March 28, 2008

HB08-1329 by Representative(s) Marshall(D); also Senator(s) Gordon(D)-Procedures for updating voter registration lists as applied to registered electors deemed inactive in connection with mail ballot elections. (State, Veterans, & Military Affairs recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 25, 2008, page 665.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-210 by Senator(s) Shaffer(D); --Colorado child care assistance program provider reimbursement rates.

CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILLS

SB08-105 by Senator(s) Johnson(R); also Representative(s) Levy(R)--Classification of certain trailers. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 14, 2008, page 881.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-035 by Senator(s) Taylor(R); also Representative(s) Sonnenberg(R)--Deletion of a requirement that the wildlife commission create three types of game management programs to meet certain criteria when issuing alternative private land licenses to meet game management objectives. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 14, 2008, pages 880-881.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-139 by Senator(s) Schultheis(R); also Representative(s) Lundberg(R)--Notification to employers of the federal electronic verification program for use in verifying the work eligibility status of new employees. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 17, 2008, page 896.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-180 by Senator(s) Penry(R), Bacon, Windels; also Representative(s) Marostica(R), McFadyen, Riesberg--Authority of certain boards at the Auraria campus with regard to capital construction projects. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, 2008, page 964.)

SB08-041 by Senator(s) Cadman(R); also Representative(s) Curry(D)-Ownership of minerals beneath land acquired by governmental entities, and, in connection therewith, clarifying that a governmental entity may acquire interests in such minerals through condemnation only to the extent required for subsurface support.
(Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, 2008, page 965.)

SB08-144 by Senator(s) Windels(D); also Representative(s) Benefield(D)--Disposition of motor vehicles abandoned at motor vehicle repair shops.
(Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, 2008, page 965.)

SB08-172 by Senator(s) Ward(R); also Representative(s) Stafford(D)- Conforming the use of the term community parole officer. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, 2008, page 966.)

SB08-069 by Senator(s) Taylor(R); also Representative(s) Sonnenberg(R)--Applicability of wildlife prohibitions. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 26, 2008, page 986.)

Friday, March 28

House Convenes at 9:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

HCR08-1001 by Representative(s) Weissmann(D)--Submitting to the registered electors of the state of Colorado an amendment to section 6 (2) of article IV, section 20 (4) of article VI, and section 9 of article XIV of the constitution of the state of Colorado, concerning vacancies in elective offices, and, in connection
therewith, allowing political party vacancy committees to appoint persons to fill vacancies in the offices of state
treasurer, secretary of state, attorney general, district attorney, and county offices within thirty days of the
vacancy. (Laid over from March 27.)

HB08-1182 by Representative(s) McKinley(D), Weissmann, Borodkin, Butcher, Frangas, Gallegos, Green, Kerr A., Kerr J., Peniston, Sonnenberg, Stafford--Withdrawal by the state of its consent to the acquisition of lands within the state by the United States government. (Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Report, dated March 6, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 10, page 810.) (Laid over from March 27.)

HB08-1278 by Representative(s) Summers(R) and White(R), Kerr J.,
Looper, McNulty; also Senator(s) Tochtrop(R)--Exercise of the power of eminent domain by the regional transportation district. (Amendment recommended by Transportation & Energy Report, dated February 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 20, pages 529-530.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated March 14, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, page 868.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

SB08-089 by Senator(s) Williams, Spence; also Representative(s) Gardner C., Peniston--Concerning early intervening services for students. (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

HB08-1345 by Representative(s) Weissmann(D) and Butcher(D)--
Vacancies in elective offices. (Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Report, dated March 18, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 19, page 933.)
(Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

SB08-027 by Senator(s) Gibbs(D); also Representative(s) Levy(D)--
Regulation of persons licensed by the Colorado limited gaming control commission, and, in connection therewith, extending the license period from one year to two years and prohibiting a licensed operator
or retailer from transferring slot machines to anyone other than a licensed manufacturer or distributor.
(Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Report, dated March 18, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 19, page 933.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

SB08-088 by Senator(s) Tupa(D), Groff, Windels, Bacon, Boyd, Brophy, Hagedorn, Johnson, Sandoval, Tapia, Williams; also Representative(s) Massey(R), Todd, Benefield, Kefalas, Kerr A., McGihon, Merrifield, Riesberg--
Reducing the incidence of tobacco use by persons less than eighteen years of age, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Teen Tobacco Use Prevention Act". (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal,
March 20, pages 949-950.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

SB08-159 by Senator(s) Tupa(D) and Gibbs(D), Bacon, Isgar, Morse, Penry, Renfroe, Sandoval, Schultheis, Schwartz, Veiga, Williams, Windels; also Representative(s) Scanlan(D), Casso, Curry, Ferrandino, Fischer, Green, Kefalas, King, Lambert, Liston, Lundberg, Marostica, Massey, McGihon, Merrifield, Rose, Stephens, Summers, Todd-- Reduction of the limit at which persons operating vessels are considered under the influence, and, in connection therewith, eliminating the distinction between types of watercraft for purposes of punishing persons who operate vessels while impaired by drug or alcohol use. (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal,
March 20, pages 950-951.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

HB08-1357 by Representative(s) Solano(D), Benefield, Carroll M., Casso, Fischer, Green, Kefalas, Marshall, Merrifield, Ferrandino, Hodge, Madden, Middleton, Peniston, Pommer, Primavera, Todd, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Williams(D), Bacon, Boyd, Keller, Schwartz, Shaffer, Tapia--Alignment of the Colorado student assessment program with federal testing requirements for the purpose of making more effective use of state moneys in improving student performance in kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade public schools, and,
in connection therewith, increasing funding for the dropout prevention activity grant program and the teacher development grant program. (Amendment recommended by Education Report, dated March 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 24, pages 968-969.) (Laid over from March 26.) Laid over from March 27.

CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS

HB08-1300 by Representative(s) Buescher(D), Pommer, White; also
Senator(s) Keller(D), Morse, Johnson--Supplemental appropriation to the department of state. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 17, pages 589.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 18, page 448.)

HB08-1275 by Representative(s) Carroll T.(D); also Senator(s) Isgar(D)--
Annual report required to maintain property taxexempt status. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 18, pages 597.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 22, pages 545-546.)

HB08-1121 by Representative(s) Marostica(R); also Senator(s) Takis(D)--
Changes in Colorado law to comply with federal requirements for the administration of a commercial driver's license under the federal "Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999", and, in connection therewith, broadening the scope of a conviction for a vehicle offense, prohibiting diversion programs for holders of a commercial driver's license, deleting redundant language, ensuring that conviction notices are provided in a timely manner, and limiting a commercial driver's license permit to one year. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 18, pages 597.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 4, page 234.)

HB08-1260 by Representative(s) Hodge(D); also Senator(s) Penry(R)--
Regulation of manufactured homes. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 18, pages 598.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 675-676.)

HB08-1099 by Representative(s) McNulty(R); also Senator(s) Tochtrop(D) Return of a release of a deed of trust after recording. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 627.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 6, page 292.)

HB08-1144 by Representative(s) Roberts(R) and Frangas(D), Gagliardi, McGihon; also Senator(s) Cadman(R)-Continuation of the "Health Care Credentials Uniform Application Act". (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 623.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 25,
pages 600-601.)

HB08-1193 by Representative(s) Levy(D); also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)-- Prohibiting a judge from presiding over a case in which a judge of the same court is a party. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 624.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 657-658.)

HB08-1016 by Representative(s) Solano(D), Stafford; also Senator(s) Boyd(D), Windels--Juvenile justice procedures for juveniles who may benefit from mental health services. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, pages 626-627.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, January 24, page 124.)

HB08-1076 by Representative(s) Ferrandino(D); also Senator(s) Gordon(D)--Concerning fees for copies of criminal justice records. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 627.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 15, page 410.)

HB08-1138 by Representative(s) Borodkin(D); also Senator(s) Isgar(D)--
Authority of the department of revenue to assess penalties against professional tax return preparers
who understate tax liabilities. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 627.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 660-661.)

HB08-1002 by Representative(s) King(R), Buescher; also Senator(s) Bacon(D), Penry--Concerning the authority of certain institutions of higher education to invest moneys. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, pages 628-629.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27,
pages 669-670.)

HB08-1212 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D); also Senator(s) Tapia(D)-- Continuation of the real estate
commission, and, in connection therewith, repealing the requirement for group errors and omissions insurance,
authorizing service of process by mail, repealing the licensure of real estate salespersons, modifying continuing education requirements, altering the membership of the commission, repealing the licensing reciprocity requirement, expanding the grounds for discipline, authorizing name-based criminal history background checks, requiring fines to be deposited in the general fund, and altering the hiring authority for employees of the division of real estate. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, page 643.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 661-662.)

HB08-1336 by Representative(s) Carroll T.(D); also Senator(s) Spence(R)--
Truant students in the kindergarten through twelfth grade public education system, and, in connection
therewith, standardizing truancy reporting and expanding the resources available for support services to truant
students. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, page 678.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, March 5, pages746-747.)

Senate Convenes at 9:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

HB08-1128 by Representative(s) Marostica(R); also Senator(s) Gordon(D)--Verification of signatures of electors, authorizing the use of signature verification devices. (Laid over from March 25, 2008.) (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1229 by Representative(s) Weissmann(D); also Senator(s) Boyd(D)--Persons who provide temporary care in a licensed family child care home. (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1265 by Representative(s) Todd(D), Stafford, Ferrandino, Frangas, Gallegos, Green, Kefalas, McGihon; also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)--Alignment of the maximum eligibility guidelines for the Colorado child care assistance program county option with the federal maximum eligibility guideline.
(Health and Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 653.) (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1135 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D); also Senator(s) Hagedorn(D), Williams--Common interest communities, invalidating covenants that prohibit building modifications to accommodate persons with disabilities, requiring due process in penalty assessment procedures, and providing for alternative dispute resolution. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, pages 685-686.) (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1173 by Representative(s) McGihon(D); also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)--Enactment of the "Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act". (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, page 686.) (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1180 by Representative(s) Stephens(R) and Looper(R), Mitchell V., Sonnenberg, Balmer, Gardner B., Gardner C., Kerr J., Lambert, Marostica, Massey, McNulty, Roberts, Rose, Summers, Swalm, Todd, Witwer; also Senator(s) Shaffer(D), Tapia, Harvey, Kopp, Renfroe-Eligibility for
unemployment insurance benefits for an individual who leaves employment to accompany an active duty military family member who has been transferred. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, page 686.) (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1116 by Representative(s) Gallegos(D); also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)-Authority of the state board of health to promulgate rules regarding the dental assistance program for seniors. (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1236 by Representative(s) Curry; also Senator(s) Isgar(D)-Duty of the commissioner of agriculture to keep livestock information confidential. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, page 686.) (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1363 by Representative(s) Madden(D), McFadyen; also Senator(s) Romer(D)--Capping the rate at which the department of corrections shall contract for the confinement of state inmates. (Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS--CONSENT CALENDAR

SB08-207 by Senator(s) Groff(D); -Provision of statistical data on insurance producer examination applications.

GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS

HB08-1270 by Representative(s) Kerr A.(D); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)--Removal of restrictions on the use of energy efficiency measures in connection with real property. (Local Government recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 649.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1224 by Representative(s) Benefield(D), Casso, Gagliardi, Kerr J., Labuda, Looper, Massey, Merrifield, Primavera, Rice; also Senator(s) Tupa(D), Williams--Wellness education in public schools. (Education recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 652.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-167 by Senator(s) Tupa(D), Windels; also Representative(s) Massey(R), Merrifield, Casso--Authorization for private higher education institutions to offer degree programs. (Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, pages 686-688.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1248 by Representative(s) Kerr J.(D), Fischer, Marshall; also Senator(s) Veiga(D)--Joint tenancy in real property. (Business, Labor & Technology recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 11, 2008, pages 531-532.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1274 by Representative(s) King(R); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)-Modification of the address confidentiality program administered by the secretary of state. (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1148 by Representative(s) Witwer(R) and Levy(D), Balmer, Benefield, Buescher, Carroll M., Casso, Fischer, Gallegos, Gardner B., Garza-Hicks, Hodge, Jahn, Kerr A., Kerr J., King, Labuda, Lambert, Liston, Looper, Lundberg, Marostica, May M., McKinley, McNulty, Mitchell V., Peniston, Scanlan, Sonnenberg, Summers, Swalm, Vaad, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Tupa(D), McElhany, Schultheis, Mitchell S., Tochtrop, Spence, Boyd, Bacon, Brophy, Cadman, Gibbs, Kopp, Penry, Renfroe, Romer, Sandoval, Wiens, Williams-- Sufficiency of the assertion of a claim for title to real property by adverse possession under Colorado law. (Judiciary recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 13, 2008, pages 554-555.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1233 by Representative(s) Judd(D); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)--Manner by which campaign contributions from a limited liability company are to be attributed among the members of the company for purposes of Colorado law governing campaign finance. (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1249 by Representative(s) Rice(D); also Senator(s) Kester(R)-Emergency telephone services charge. (Transportation recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 14, 2008, pages 559-560.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1178 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D), Gagliardi, Soper; also Senator(s) Hagedorn(D)- Regulation of commercial electronic mail messages to the maximum extent permissible under federal law, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Spam Reduction Act of 2008". (Judiciary recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, 2008, page 631.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-198 by Senator(s) Gordon(D); --Requirements applicable to congressional redistricting. Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-197 by Senator(s) Bacon(D); also Representative(s) Carroll T.(D)--Provisions to strengthen the criminal laws of the state, and making an appropriation in connection therewith. (Judiciary recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 25, 2008, page 665.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1153 by Representative(s) Roberts(R); also Senator(s) Morse(D)-Oversight of fiduciaries under the provisions of the Colorado probate code. Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

HB08-1259 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D), Hodge, Solano; also Senator(s) Ward(R)-Increased accountability requirements for special districts. (Local Government recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 25, 2008, page 673.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILLS

SB08-059 by Senator(s) Johnson(R); also Representative(s) Kefalas(D)-Fee charged for the administration of the commercial driver's license test. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 14, 2008, page 880.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-122 by Senator(s) Windels(D); also Representative(s) Carroll T.(D)-Prohibition of action against an employee for sharing wage information. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 14, 2008, page 881.)
(Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-022 by Senator(s) Sandoval(D); also Representative(s) Ferrandino(D)-Overexpenditures in the children's basic health plan. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 17, 2008, page 897.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

SB08-032 by Senator(s) Harvey(R); also Representative(s) McNulty(R)-Authority of a sworn bonding commissioner to apply to the court for a hearing on the issue of a breach of a condition of the bond. (Amended as printed in House Journal, February 29, 2008, page 705.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.) Laid over from March 27, 2008.)

Thursday, March 27

House Convenes at 10:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

HB08-1007 by Representative(s) Looper(D); also Senator Tapia(D)--
Modification of statutory provisions enacted by the general assembly during the 2006 legislative session that impose certain requirements on private toll companies for the purpose of alleviating consequences of those provisions that may affect real property. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, pages 955-963 .)

HB08-1131 by Representative(s) McGihon(D); also Senator(s)
Hagedorn(D)--Procedures required for the approval by the commissioner of insurance of changes in control of insurers. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 963.)

SB08-180 by Senator(s) Penry(D), Bacon, Windels; also Representative(s) Marostica(R), McFadyen, Riesberg-- Authority of certain boards at the Auraria campus with regard to capital construction projects. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 964.)

SB08-041 by Senator(s) Cadman(R); also Representative(s) Curry(R)--
Ownership of minerals beneath land acquired by governmental entities, and, in connection therewith, clarifying that a governmental entity may acquire interests in such minerals through condemnation only to the extent required for subsurface support. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 965.)

SB08-144 by Senator(s) Windels(D); also Representative(s) Benefield(D)--
Disposition of motor vehicles abandoned at motor vehicle repair shops.
(Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 965.)

SB08-163 by Senator(s) Shaffer(D), Gordon, Bacon, Groff, Isgar, Johnson, Schwartz, Tapia, Tupa, Veiga, Windels; also Representative(s) Primavera(D), Benefield, Casso, Fischer, Frangas, Gagliardi, Gallegos, Gardner B., Green, Hodge, Kefalas, Kerr J., Labuda, Levy, McFadyen, McKinley,
Stafford, Todd--Concerning the creation of an autism commission.

SB08-174 by Senator(s) Johnson(R); also Representative(s) McGihon(D)--
Clarification that a summary disclosure form be provided to a health care provider at the time a health care contract is presented for consideration.

SB08-176 by Senator(s) Taylor(R); also Representative(s) White(R)--
Continuation of statutory provisions governing racing beyond their scheduled self-repeal date in April of 2008.

SB08-171 by Senator(s) Ward(R); also Representative(s) Stafford(D)--
Substance testing of parolees.

SB08-172 by Senator(s) Ward(R); also Representative(s) Stafford(D)--
Conforming the use of the term community parole officer. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 966.)

SB08-175 by Senator(s) Ward(R); also Representative(s) Stafford(D)--
Duties of the inspector general of the department of corrections.

HB08-1375 by Representative(s) Buescher(D), Pommer, White; also
Senator(s) Keller(D), Morse, Johnson--Provision for payment of the expenses of the executive,legislative, and judicial departments of the state of Colorado, and of its agencies and institutions, for and during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, except as otherwise noted. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 26, pages 984-986.)

HB08-1360 by Representative(s) Witwer(R), Madden; also Senator(s)
Kopp(R)--Authorizing fire arson investigators as peace officers.

SB08-069 by Senator(s) Taylor(R); also Representative(s) Sonnenberg(R)- Applicability of wildlife prohibitions. (Amended as printed in House Journal, March 26, page 986.)McKinley, Primavera, Riesberg, Solano, Soper, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Johnson, Bacon-- Concerning an increase in the regulatory authority of the mined land reclamation board over mining, and, in connection therewith, ensuring the protection of ground water and public health. (Amendment recommended by Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Report, dated February 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 20, pages 490-496.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated March 14, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, page 864.) (Appropriations amendment passed on March 24th. Bill laid over.)

HB08-1278 by Representative(s) Summers(R) and White(R), Kerr J.,
Looper, McNulty; also Senator(s) Tochtrop(R)--Exercise of the power of eminent domain by the regional transportation district. (Amendment recommended by Transportation & Energy Report, dated February 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 20, pages 529-530.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated March 14, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House
Journal, March 14, page 868.) (Laid over from March 26.)

SB08-089 by Senator(s) Williams, Spence; also Representative(s)
Gardner C., Peniston--Concerning early intervening
services for students.
(Laid over from March 26.)

SB08-027 by Senator(s) Gibbs(D); also Representative(s) Levy(D)--
Regulation of persons licensed by the Colorado limited gaming control commission, and, in connection therewith, extending the license period from
one year to two years and prohibiting a licensed operator
or retailer from transferring slot machines to anyone
other than a licensed manufacturer or distributor.
(Amendment recommended by State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Report, dated March 18, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report
also printed in House Journal, March 19, page 933.)
(Laid over from March 26.)

HB08-1358 by Representative(s) Rice(D), Balmer, Benefield, Buescher,
Casso, Ferrandino, Fischer, Frangas, Gagliardi, Gallegos, Gardner B., Garza-Hicks, Green, Hodge, Jahn, Kerr A., Kerr J., King, Labuda, Liston, Looper, Madden, Marshall, Massey, May M., McFadyen, McGihon, McKinley, McNulty, Merrifield, Middleton, Peniston, Primavera, Roberts, Rose, Scanlan, Solano, Soper, Stephens, Summers, Swalm, Todd, Weissmann, Witwer;
also Senator(s) Ward(R), Bacon, Gibbs, Isgar, Johnson, Keller, Kester, Penry, Renfroe, Romer, Shaffer, Spence, Takis, Tochtrop, Wiens, Williams--Sales tax relating to a group of parents and teachers of public school students. (Laid over from March 26.)

HB08-1084 by Representative(s) Buescher(D); also Senator(s) Penry(R)--
Option for prepayment of severance tax liability available to a taxpayer for mitigation of the impact of mineral or mineral fuel severance.
(Amendment recommended by Finance Report, dated January 30, 2008,
and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal,
January 31, pages 207-208.) (Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated February 15, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 16, pages 425-427.) (Amendment recommended by Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 20, pages 943-944.) (Laid over from March 26.)

SB08-069 by Senator(s) Taylor(R); also Representative(s) Sonnenberg(R)-Applicability of wildlife prohibitions.

SB08-088 by Senator(s) Tupa(D), Groff, Windels, Bacon, Boyd,
Brophy, Hagedorn, Johnson, Sandoval, Tapia, Williams; also Representative(s) Massey(R), Todd, Benefield, Kefalas, Kerr A., McGihon, Merrifield, Riesberg--
Reducing the incidence of tobacco use by persons less than eighteen years of age, and, in connection therewith, enacting the "Teen Tobacco Use
Prevention Act". (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal,
March 20, pages 949-950.) (Laid over from March 26.)

SB08-159 by Senator(s) Tupa(D) and Gibbs(D), Bacon, Isgar, Morse,
Penry, Renfroe, Sandoval, Schultheis, Schwartz, Veiga, Williams, Windels; also Representative(s) Scanlan(D), Casso, Curry, Ferrandino, Fischer, Green, Kefalas, King, Lambert, Liston, Lundberg, Marostica, Massey, McGihon, Merrifield, Rose, Stephens, Summers, Todd-- Reduction of the limit at which persons
operating vessels are considered under the influence, and, in connection therewith, eliminating the distinction between types of watercraft for purposes of punishing persons who operate vessels while impaired by drug or
alcohol use. (Amendment recommended by Judiciary Report, dated March 19, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal,
March 20, pages 950-951.) (Laid over from March 26.)

SB08-151 by Senator(s) Tochtrop(D), Kester, Morse, Schwartz, Tapia,
Williams; also Representative(s) Marostica(R), Benefield, Hodge, White--Requirement that certain persons who sell vehicles complete a prelicensing
education program. (Laid over from March 26.)

HB08-1357 by Representative(s) Solano(D), Benefield, Carroll M., Casso, Fischer, Green, Kefalas, Marshall, Merrifield, Ferrandino, Hodge, Madden, Middleton, Peniston, Pommer, Primavera, Todd, Weissmann; also Senator(s)
Williams(D), Bacon, Boyd, Keller, Schwartz, Shaffer, Tapia--Alignment of the Colorado student assessment program with federal testing requirements for
the purpose of making more effective use of state moneys in improving student performance in kindergarten-through-twelfth-grade public schools, and,
in connection therewith, increasing funding for the dropout prevention activity grant program and the teacher development grant program. (Amendment recommended by Education Report, dated March 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 24, pages 968-969.) (Laid over from March 26.)

SB08-129 by Senator(s) Gibbs(D); also Representative(s) Riesberg(R)--
Nutrition in schools. (Amendment recommended by Education Report, dated March 20, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House
Journal, March 24, pages 969-970.) (Laid over from March 26.)

CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILLS

HB08-1138 by Representative(s) Borodkin; also Senator(s) Isgar--
Authority of the department of revenue to assess penalties against professional tax return preparers who understate tax liabilities. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, page 627.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 660-661.)

HB08-1002 by Representative(s) King(R), Buescher; also Senator(s)
Bacon(D), Penry--Authority of certain institutions of higher education to invest moneys. (Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, pages 628-629.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 669-670.)

HB08-1212 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(R); also Senator(s) Tapia(D)--
Continuation of the real estate commission, and, in connection therewith, repealing the requirement for group errors and omissions insurance,
authorizing service of process by mail, repealing the licensure of real estate salespersons, modifying continuing education requirements, altering the
membership of the commission, repealing the licensing reciprocity requirement, expanding the grounds for discipline, authorizing name-based criminal history
background checks, requiring fines to be deposited in the general fund, and altering the hiring authority for employees of the division of real estate.
(Amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, page 643.) Passed on Third Reading as printed in House Journal, February 27, pages 661-662.)

Senate Convenes at 9:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS--FINAL PASSAGE - CONSENT CALENDAR

HB08-1181 by Representative(s) Rose; also Senator(s) Gibbs--Concerning requirements governing the
purchase of compost materials by state governmental bodies.

HB08-1334 by Representative(s) Witwer; also Senator(s) Kopp--Concerning health insurance for bona
fide volunteer emergency service providers. Local Government recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 649.)

HB08-1336 by Representative(s) Carroll T.; also Senator(s) Spence--Concerning truant students in the
kindergarten through twelfth grade public education system, and, in connection therewith,
standardizing truancy reporting and expanding the resources available for support services
to truant students. (Education recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008,
pages 652-653.)

SB08-191 by Senator(s) Keller; also Representative(s) Green--Concerning the Colorado school of
mines board of trustees.

HB08-1221 by Representative(s) Buescher(D), Pommer, White; also Senator(s) Keller(D), Morse, Johnson--
Changes to clarify existing policy in programs administered by the department
of human services for people who qualify for public assistance.
Health and Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 661.

HB08-1339 by Representative(s) Scanlan(D), Rice, Solano; also Senator(s) Gibbs(D)-School bus safety signals requirements.

HB08-1244 by Representative(s) Scanlan(D); also Senator(s) Gibbs(D)Continuation of the passenger tramway safety board, making changes to the
composition of the board.

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

HB08-1361 by Representative(s) Madden(D), May M., Romanoff; also Senator(s) Gordon(D), Groff, McElhany--Payment of expenses of the legislative department, and making an appropriation.

SB08-196 by Senator(s) Boyd(D) and Tochtrop(D); also Representative(s)Pommer(R)-Inclusion of nursing-sensitive quality measures in the comprehensive hospital information system. (Health and Human Services recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, 2008, page 632.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1159 by Representative(s) Fischer(D), Solano, Benefield, Casso, Merrifield, Todd; also Senator(s) Bacon(D)--Institute charter schools.
Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, page 679.

HB08-1203 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D), Benefield, Green, Kerr A., McGihon; also Senator(s)Boyd(D)-Definition of the term "material change" for purposes of the laws regulating transactions involving licensed hospitals.
(Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 645.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1019 by Representative(s) Casso(D); also Senator(s) Sandoval(D)- Provision of educational services for children in out-of-home placements. (Education recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 14, 2008, page 569.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1041 by Representative(s) Carroll M.(D), Madden; also Senator(s) Gordon(D), Tupa--Enforcement of legal requirements pertaining to campaign finance. (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1104 by Representative(s) Marostica(R); also Senator(s) Brophy(R)- Violations of traffic rights-of-way resulting in bodily injury or death. (Judiciary recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 18, 2008,page 595.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1003 by Representative(s) Balmer(R); also Senator(s) Tupa(D)-Special Congressional vacancy election for purposes of continuity in representation upon the declaration of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives pursuant to 2 U.S.C. sec. 8 (b). (State, Veterans, & Military Affairs recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 11, 2008, page 531.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1228 by Representative(s) Green(D); also Senator(s) Gordon(D)--Financial responsibility for unfair business practices in the sale of insurance. (Business, Labor & Technology recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 19, 2008, page 620.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.

HB08-1207 by Representative(s) Kefalas(D); also Senator(s) Bacon(D)--Purchasing preference for environmentally preferable products. (State, Veterans, & Military Affairs recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 20, 2008, page 632.) (Laid over from March 25, 2008.)

HB08-1280 by Representative(s) Fischer(D), Levy, Madden, Pommer; also Senator(s) Schwartz(D), Gibbs, Tochtrop--Protection of water rights used by the Colorado water conservation board for instream flows under contracts with water rights owners. (Agriculture, Natural Resources & Energy recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, pages 648-649.)

HB08-1186 by Representative(s) Solano(D); also Senator(s) Windels(D)-Exception of certain students' scores from calculations of a school's academic performance. (Education recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008, page 651.)

HB08-1229 by Representative(s) Weissmann(D); also Senator(s) Boyd(D)--Persons who provide temporary care in a licensed family child care home.

HB08-1173 by Representative(s) McGihon(D); also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)--Enactment of the "Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act".
(Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, page 686.)

HB08-1116 by Representative(s) Gallegos(D); also Senator(s) Shaffer(D)-Authority of the state board of health to promulgate rules regarding the dental assistance program for seniors.

HB08-1236 by Representative(s) Curry; also Senator(s) Isgar(D)-Duty of the commissioner of agriculture to keep livestock information confidential.
(Amended in General Orders as printed in Senate Journal, March 26, 2008, page 686.)

GENERAL ORDERS--SECOND READING OF BILLS

HB08-1224 by Representative(s) Benefield(D), Casso, Gagliardi, Kerr J., Labuda, Looper, Massey, Merrifield, Primavera, Rice; also Senator(s) Tupa(D), Williams--Wellness education in public schools. (Education recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 24, 2008,
page 652.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.)

HB08-1248 by Representative(s) Kerr J.(D), Fischer, Marshall; also Senator(s) Veiga(D)--Joint tenancy in real property.
(Business, Labor & Technology recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 11, 2008, pages 531-532.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.)

HB08-1148 by Representative(s) Witwer(R) and Levy(D), Balmer, Benefield, Buescher, Carroll M., Casso, Fischer, Gallegos, Gardner B., Garza-Hicks, Hodge, Jahn, Kerr A., Kerr J., King, Labuda, Lambert, Liston, Looper, Lundberg, Marostica, May M., McKinley, McNulty, Mitchell V., Peniston, Scanlan, Sonnenberg, Summers, Swalm, Vaad, Weissmann; also Senator(s) Tupa(D), McElhany, Schultheis, Mitchell S., Tochtrop, Spence, Boyd, Bacon, Brophy, Cadman,
Gibbs, Kopp, Penry, Renfroe, Romer, Sandoval, Wiens, Williams-- Sufficiency of the assertion of a claim for title to real property by adverse possession under
Colorado law. (Judiciary recommends the bill be amended as printed in Senate Journal, March 13, 2008, pages 554-555.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.)

SB08-198 by Senator(s) Gordon(D); --Requirements applicable to congressional redistricting.

HB08-1153 by Representative(s) Roberts(R); also Senator(s) Morse(D)-Oversight of fiduciaries under the provisions of the Colorado probate code.

CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILLS

SB08-059 by Senator(s) Johnson(R); also Representative(s) Kefalas(D)-Fee charged for the administration of the commercial driver's license test.
(Amended as printed in House Journal, March 14, 2008, page 880.) (Laid over from March 26, 2008.)

Tuesday, March 25

House Convenes at 9:00 am

THIRD READING OF BILLS - FINAL PASSAGE

HB08-1007
Modification of statutory provisions enacted by the general assembly during the 2006 legislative session that impose certain requirements on private toll companies for the purpose of alleviating consequences of those
provisions that may affect real property. Amendment recommended by Transportation & Energy Report, dated March 6, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 7, pages 795-796. Laid over from March 20. Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, pages 955-963 .

Looper(R)

HB08-1131

Procedures required for the approval by the commissioner of insurance of changes in control of insurers. Amendment recommended by Business Affairs and Labor Report, dated February 28, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, February 29, pages 708-710. Amendment recommended by Appropriations Report, dated March 14, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, page 864. Laid over from March 20. Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 963.

McGihon(D)-Hagedorn(D)

SB08-180

Authority of certain boards at the Auraria campus with regard to capital construction projects. Amendment recommended by Education Report, dated March 13, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, page 868. Laid over from March 20. Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 964.

Penry(R)-Marostica(R)

SB08-041

Ownership of minerals beneath land acquired by governmental entities, clarifying that a governmental entity may acquire interests in such minerals through condemnation only to the extent required for subsurface support. Amendment recommended by Transportation & Energy Report, dated March 13, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, page 870. Laid over from March 20. Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 965.

Cadman(R)-Curry(R)

SB08-144

Disposition of motor vehicles abandoned at motor vehicle repair shops. Amendment recommended by Transportation & Energy Report, dated March 13, 2008, and placed in member's bill file; Report also printed in House Journal, March 14, pages 871-876. Laid over from March 20. Amended as printed in House Journal, March 24, page 965.

Windels; also Representative(s) Benefield-

SB08-163

Creation of an autism commission. Laid over from March 20.

Shaffer(D)-Primavera(D)

SB08-174

Clarification that a summary disclosure form be provided to a health care provider at the time a health care contract is presented for consideration. Laid over from March 20.