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S_TRA_2024A 04/17/2024 04:26:25 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 04/17/2024
Attendance
Exum X
Hinrichsen *
Pelton B. *
Simpson X
Winter F. *
Cutter *
Priola X
Time 04:26:25 PM to 07:20:22 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Priola
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-195 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB24-1030 Committee Discussion Only

SB24-195 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

04:27:12 PM  
Senator Winter and
Senator Cutter, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill
24-195 Protect Vulnerable Road Users. The bill allows the Department of
Transportation to authorize automated vehicle identification systems to
detect traffic violations on state highways, and requires the department
to expend a minimum amount of State Highway Fund revenue on certain road
safety projects.
04:31:35 PM  
Senator Winter described
upcoming amendments.
04:37:45 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
04:39:50 PM  
Keith Stefanik, representing
Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.
Emily Haddaway, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, was
available to answer committee questions. Sergeant Brandon Nathlich, representing
Colorado Department of Public Safety-Colorado State Patrol, was available
to answer committee questions.
04:45:16 PM  
Ms. Haddaway responded to questions from the committee.
04:45:30 PM  
Beverly Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified to amend the bill. Dr. Katherine Goff, representing City of Northglenn and Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified to amend the bill. Tricia Canonico, representing City of Fort Collins, testified to amend the bill.
04:50:31 PM  
June Churchill, representing Denver Bicycle Lobby, testified in support of the bill. Molly McKinley, representing Denver Streets Partnership, testified in support of the bill.
04:59:40 PM  
Ms. Churchill answered questions from the committee.
05:00:19 PM  
Tony Milo, representing Colorado Contractors Association, testified in support of the bill.
05:00:20 PM  
Senator Winter moved
and explained amendments L.001 (Attachment A), L.002 (Attachment B), L.004
(Attachment C), L.006 (Attachment D), L.007 (Attachment E), and L.008 (Attachment
F).


05:04:37 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:05:04 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:05:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:05:58 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:06:39 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


05:07:11 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Pelton B.
Simpson
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
05:07:14 PM  
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
05:09:44 PM  
Senator Priola gave
closing comments on the bill.


05:10:40 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-195, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Winter F. Yes
Cutter Yes
Priola Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1030 - Committee Discussion Only
05:10:49 PM  
Senators Cutter and Exum, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1030 Railroad Safety Requirements. The bill establishes new safety requirements on railroads operating in the state and creates the Front Range Passenger Rail District Maintenance and Safety Fund.
05:11:54 PM  
Carl Smith, representing International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, testified in support of the bill. Beverly Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Paul Pearson, representing Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, testified in support of the bill.
05:27:07 PM  
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee.
05:29:55 PM  
The prior panel continued to answer questions from the committee.
05:39:27 PM  
Adrian Guerrero, representing Union Pacific Railroad, testified in opposition to the bill. David Ohara, representing Union Pacific Railroad, testified in opposition to the bill. Andy Williams, representing BNSF Railway, testified in opposition to the bill. Jacob Belgrad, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill. Michael Ogborn, representing American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:53:43 PM  
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
05:56:05 PM  
The prior panel continued to answer questions from the committee.
06:07:06 PM  
Rich Werner, representing Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance - Upstate Colorado Economic Development, testified in opposition to the bill. Angie Binder, representing Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Rachel Beck, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Adam Weiskittel, representing BNSF Railway Company, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:20:01 PM  
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee.
06:22:38 PM  
Derek Lampkin, representing BNSF Railway, testified in opposition to the bill. Rod Doerr, representing Union Pacific Railroad - Chief Safety Officer, testified in opposition to the bill. Carly West, representing Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Meghan Dollar, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:39:30 PM  
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
06:39:44 PM  
Robert Lindgren, representing Colorado AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill. Natalie Miller, representing Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National Auxiliary, testified in support of the bill.
06:45:33 PM  
Robert Bavier, representing Union Pacific Railroad - Public Safety, testified on the bill.
06:49:38 PM  
Renee Larrarte, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Vince Verna, representing Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, testified in support of the bill. Katherine Merlin, representing WildEarth Guardians, testified in support of the bill.
06:55:41 PM  
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
07:01:59 PM  
Elena Santarella, representing BlueGreen Alliance, testified in support of the bill. Greg Hardy, representing Colorado Trout Unlimited, testified in support of the bill.
07:08:16 PM  
Dennis Dougherty, representing AFL-CIO, testified in support of the bill. Omar Ledesma, representing SMART-TD, testified in support of the bill.
07:08:17 PM  
Written testimony is included as Attachment G.
07:12:36 PM  
Senator Cutter gave
some closing comments.
07:13:54 PM  
The sponsors requested
that the bill be laid over for action only.

The bill was laid
over for action only at a later date.


07:20:22 PM   The committee adjourned.






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