1F0679503A3D8D02872583DD007A8B6E Hearing Summary

Representative Valdez D. introduced Senate Bill 19-054 concerning the regulation of surplus military vehicles for the purposes of operation on the highway.  The bill includes in the definition of "motor vehicle" vehicles built for the military and commonly used by the United States armed forces to transport persons or property over the highway.  These vehicles are defined as "demilitarized motor vehicles" and are exempted from the emissions standards and the requirement to have a physical inspection for roadworthiness.

The committee questioned the bill sponsor and the bill drafter, Jery Payne, about the purchase of military vehicles, the definition of military vehicles and historical military vehicles, who determines which vehicles are of historical value, other witnesses, the safety clause, and titles for military vehicles.

Katie Ruedebusch, fiscal analyst, answered questions about the fiscal note, including changes to the DRIVES system.

Representative Valdez D. talked about amendment L.011(Attachment I).

Representative Valdez D. made closing remarks about the bill.

The committee made closing remarks about the bill.