CDC staff present draft bill to update Capital Development Committee statute; members take draft under advisement

Megan McCall of the Office of Legislative Legal Services presented a draft bill to the Capital Development Committee that incorporates CDC staff recommendations outlined in a memorandum dated 01/28/2025. McCall summarized each section and answered technical questions from members and staff.

Highlights of the draft presented: McCall said section 1 clarifies the election process for chair and vice chair; section 2 removes a required annual submission for CDOT (making submission permissive and subject to CDC review when submitted); section 3 modernizes review procedures for state institutions of higher education to reflect current practice; section 4 shifts the treasurer’s report deadline from September to March to allow more up‑to‑date data; section 5 converts an existing waiver process into an extension to allow continued CDC oversight and clarifies a deadline; section 6 adjusts the OSPB priority update due date from January 1 to January 2 to avoid the holiday; section 7 expands flexibility for waivers under the Art in Public Places program; and section 8 clarifies spending authority timelines for supplemental appropriations (remainder of fiscal year plus two full fiscal years).

McCall said the draft implements the recommendations contained in the staff memorandum and is before the committee for consideration; she was prepared to answer technical questions and rely on CDC staff for additional clarifications. Members did not vote on the draft in this session; several members asked for time to consult with other stakeholders and indicated they would return to the committee at the next meeting for further consideration.

The committee scheduled follow‑up: staff indicated a next meeting the following Thursday to continue discussion. McCall and CDC staff said they would coordinate with interested parties before further committee action.