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Bill Summary for Bill Number HB16-1207 Date: 02/24/2016
Location: LSB A
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1207

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Postpone indefinitely House Bill 16-1207. The moti PASS



Representative Court, chair, called the meeting to order. A quorum was present.

01:36 PM -- HB16-1207

Representative Rosenthal, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 16-1207. The bill requires that the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) ensure that one percent of future investments be in renewable energy companies. Beginning in January 1, 2017, and each year thereafter, PERA must ensure that one percent of the moneys not already invested by the association in the coming year will be invested in renewable energy companies. If PERA is unable to invest in one percent, the association must explain why it was unable to satisfy this requirement in their comprehensive annual financial report. Rep. Rosenthal distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment A).

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01:54 PM -- Mr. Greg Smith, representing PERA, came to the table to testify against the bill. He answered several committee questions regarding PERA's portfolio. Committee discussion ensued regarding PERA and its investments.

02:16 PM -- Mr. Davio DiCarlo, representing himself, came to the table to testify against the bill.
BILL: HB16-1207
TIME: 02:19:38 PM
MOVED: Becker K.
MOTION: Postpone indefinitely House Bill 16-1207. The motion passed on a vote of 11-0.
SECONDED: Van Winkle
VOTE
Becker K.
Yes
Conti
Yes
Garnett
Yes
Kagan
Yes
Pabon
Yes
Priola
Yes
Roupe
Yes
Van Winkle
Yes
Wilson
Yes
Foote
Yes
Court
Yes
Final YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS