D2D168E2485213C58725899F000B3D0B Hearing Summary

Representatives Titone and Bockenfeld presented Senate Bill 23-257 to the committee. The bill transfers $5.0 million to the Auto Theft Prevention Cash Fund to provide funding for programs related to supporting victims of auto theft and supporting technology enhancements.

Sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Lieutenant Colonel Josh Downing, representing the Colorado State Patrol - Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.

Board Chair Tonia Rumer, representing the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, testified in support of the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. David Cardella, representing the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority - Board Member, testified in support of the bill.

Chief Chris Noeller, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Pueblo Police Department, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Skyler McKinley, representing AAA - The Auto Club Group, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Mollie Steinemann, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Representative Wiessman introduced amendment L.002 to the committee (Attachment E).

The committee discussed the amendment.