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S_TRA_2024A 03/18/2024 01:32:42 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 03/18/2024
Attendance
Cutter X
Exum X
Hinrichsen X
Pelton B. X
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 01:32:42 PM to 01:59:50 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1143 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

HB24-1143 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

01:38:02 PM  
Senators B. Pelton
and Winter, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1143
Construction Bidding Cost Thresholds for Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT). The bill raises the cost threshold for certain public project requirements.
01:43:08 PM  
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.
01:43:25 PM  
Emily Haddaway, representing
Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.
Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support
of the bill. Mr. Bergman distributed a handout (Attachment A). Scott Weaver,
representing Yuma County, testified in support of the bill. John Lorme,
representing Colorado Department of Transportation, was available to answer
committee questions.
01:47:03 PM  
The panel answered questions from the committee.
01:48:15 PM  
The sponsors moved and explained Amendment L.003 (Attachment B).


01:56:09 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:56:10 PM  
The sponsors gave closing comments on the bill.
01:57:36 PM  
The sponsors answered questions from the committee.


01:58:59 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1143, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Pelton B.
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:59:50 PM   The committee adjourned.






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