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S_TRA_2024A 04/01/2024 01:33:34 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 04/01/2024
Attendance
Cutter *
Exum *
Hinrichsen X
Pelton B. *
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 01:33:34 PM to 02:23:40 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB24-1161 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB24-1021 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
HB24-1341 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB24-1161 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

01:33:48 PM  
Senator Hinrichsen,
prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1161 Motor Vehicle
Access Individuals with Disabilities. The bill creates accessibility requirements
for car sharing programs and electric vehicle charging stations, and modifies
the offense of blocking reasonable access to reserved parking.
01:39:20 PM  
Christina Johnson, representing Colorado Center for Aging, testified in support of the bill. Kenneth Maestas, representing The Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC), testified in support of the bill.
01:39:21 PM  
Written testimony is included as Attachment A.
01:43:12 PM  
Senator Hinrichsen
moved and explained amendment L.007 (Attachment B).


01:45:08 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:45:10 PM  
Senator Hinrichsen gave closing comments.


01:46:32 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1161, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Hinrichsen
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



HB24-1021 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

01:46:38 PM  
Senator Winter, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1021 Motor Vehicle Minor Driver Education Standards. The bill modifies driver education requirements and requires commercial driving instructors to undergo criminal background checks.
01:47:57 PM  
Senator Winter responded to questions from the committee.
01:50:59 PM  
Skyler McKinley,
representing AAA - The Auto Club Group, testified in support of the bill.
AAA distributed a handout, which is included as Attachemnt C. Dan Jablan,
representing Rocky Mountain Insurance Association, testified in support
of the bill. Brandon Nathlich, representing CDPS-Colorado State Patrol,
was available to answer committee questions.
01:56:13 PM  
Mr. Nathlich responded to questions from the committee.
01:57:34 PM  
Jake Dinwiddie, representing
Drive Safe, testified in an amend position on the bill.
02:01:39 PM  
Senator Winter moved
and explained Amendments L.006 (Attachment D) and L.005 (Attachment E).


02:02:58 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
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


02:03:37 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
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
02:03:51 PM  
Senator Winter gave closing comments on the bill.


02:04:54 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1021, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Excused
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1341 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:05:02 PM  
Senator Cutter, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1341 State Vehicle Idling Standard. The bill allows a local government to enact its own vehicle idling standards.
02:07:18 PM  
Senator Cutter responded to questions from the committee.
02:07:39 PM  
Eva Henry, representing Adams County, testified in support of the bill. Tricia Canonico, representing City of Fort Collins and Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill. Nick Torres, representing American Lung Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:15:13 PM  
Sammy Herdman, representing Regional Air Quality Council, testified in support of the bill. Beverly Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.
02:21:35 PM  
Senator Cutter gave closing comments on the bill.


02:23:22 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1341 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Excused
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:23:40 PM   The committee adjourned.






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