51039DEC403DECB4872584F70070D572 Hearing Summary

Representatives Gray and Valdez D. introduced House Bill 20-1030 concerning the creation of a single annual fleet overweight permit for a commercial motor vehicle fleet that includes both vehicles that have a quad axle grouping and vehicle combinations with a trailer that has two or three axles. This bill was approved by the Transportation and Legislation Review Committee and allows a fleet owner that has a fleet that includes vehicles of both types to apply for a single annual fleet overweight permit.  The current process requires fleet owners to apply for seperate permits for each type of commercial motor vehicle, quad axle grouping and a trailer with two or three axles.

Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members questioned the sponsors about the safety clause. Jason Gelender, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions about the safety clause.