BFE701BCB65E90EB8725828300635FC7 Hearing Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Winkler, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1439, concerning a prohibition on displaying a sign on a vehicle denying liability for items escaping from the vehicle.  Representative Winkler explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Winkler responded to questions regarding laws in other states governing liability associated with materials spilling out of vehicles. Discussion ensued regarding signs on vehicles constituting false advertising, and whether the offense created by the bill is a primary offense. Representative Winkler responded to questions regarding how the offense comports with certain transportation-related interstate compacts, and federal regulation pertaining to signage on vehicles. Discussion ensued regarding incidents of gravel causing damage to vehicles.  Discussion returned to whether the bill's offense is a primary offense.

Representative Winkler responded to questions regarding the position of certain stakeholders on the bill.  Discussion ensued regarding what language is being prohibited by the bill.

No one testified regarding HB 18-1439, and no amendments were offered to the bill. Various committee members provided their positions on the bill, and Representative Winkler provided closing remarks in support of the bill.