Issues
Legislation that Representative Vigil is Currently Sponsoring
HB09-1040
Directs the state auditor to submit an annual report to the local government committees of the house of representatives and the senate on any legislation enacted in that year that imposes unfunded mandates on local governments.
HB09-1119
Creation of a program to assist entities providing programs to address substance abuse programs in rural areas of Colorado.
HB09-1233
Allows the creation of acequia conservancy districts, acequia conservancy subdistricts, acequia water conservancy districts, and acequia water conservancy subdistricts.
SB09-041
Allows the department of local affairs to charge an administrative fee to entities that receive direct allocations of bonding authority.
SB09-042
Specifies certain types of property ownership that will be deemed to meet the requirements contained in the definition of the phrase "not for private gain or corporate profit" for purposes of granting charitable property tax exemptions.
Legislative Update -- March 3, 2009
Thank you for taking the time to visit my new website. Your continued interest and support is essential in maintaining a transparent and accountable government that works for you, the hardworking people of Colorado.
Just yesterday, I introduced a bill in the House that extends the period for which state income tax return forms shall include a line whereby individual taxpayers may make a voluntary contribution to the nongame and endangered wildlife fund. This bill, HB09-1294, has been assigned to the Finance Committee.
A few of the other bills I am currently sponsoring include:
- HB09-1040: Directs the state auditor to submit an annual report to the local government committees of the house of representatives and the senate on any legislation enacted in that year that imposes unfunded mandates on local governments.
- HB09-1119: Will establish rural alcohol and substance abuse grant programs in the alcohol and drug abuse division of Health and Human Services. This is a bill that will provide grants to entities that provide alcohol and substance abuse treatment and services in rural areas, or that provide activities for youths in rural areas designed to reduce the use of alcohol and drugs. As of today, this bill is pending a report from the Committee of Appropriations.
I hope you will keep checking back often for pictures, upcoming events, and updates on current legislation. Keep your comments and questions coming! It is very important for me to learn about the issues that matter to you, which is why I also encourage you to fill out the Issues Survey section of my website.
Enjoy this wonderful spring weather and thank you again!
For more on Colorado legislative policy and the state legislature, follow the links in the sidebar. Rep. Vigil's legislative priorities reflected the core needs of rural Colorado: local government accountability, natural resource conservation, and access to substance abuse treatment in underserved communities.
