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F62CEB8CFE4CD2DD8725838C006324B4 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB19-012

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Jan 24, 2019      
Location SCR 352



SB19-012 - Lay Over


11:02:56 AM  

Senator Court, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-012. The bill requires that mobile electronic devices that are used while driving to be hands free, She explained how enforcement would work and talked about the penalties.

11:08:32 AM  
The committee discussed the bill with Senator Court. She responded to questions about what types of actions would be covered by the bill.
11:18:13 AM  

Committee discussion about what is covered by the bill continued.

11:26:35 AM  

Tristan Gorman, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to the bill.

11:27:56 AM  
Denise Maes, representing the ACLU of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:33:45 AM  
The committee discussed the bill with Ms. Maes and Mr. Gorman.
11:39:47 AM  
Susan Dane, representing Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving, testified in support of the bill. She provided a handout (Attachment A).
11:43:17 AM  
Jack Todd, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
11:46:18 AM  
Bob Frank, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
11:49:38 AM  

Skyler McKinley, representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

11:56:17 AM  

Michael Raber, representing Bicycle Clear Creek and Bike Jeffco, testified in support of the bill.

11:58:59 AM  
Jay Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
11:59:59 AM  

The committee discussed traffic safety with Mr. McKinley. Senator Court weighed in.

12:06:33 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
12:12:36 PM  
Allie Card, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.
12:14:20 PM  

Delaney Card, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill. 

12:15:44 PM  
Tommy O'Sullivan, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.
12:17:01 PM  
Chris Moser, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.
12:18:09 PM  
Christie Donner, representing Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
12:26:38 PM  
Lori Taggart, representing Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving, testified in support of the bill.
12:30:19 PM  
Jeff Holt, representing ABATE of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.
12:33:32 PM  

Dennis Haberstumpf, representing ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

12:36:06 PM  
Scott O'Sullivan, representing the O'Sullivan Law Firm, testified in support of the bill.
12:40:24 PM  
Mike Gray, representing ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
12:40:53 PM  
Laurie Montoya, representing Biker Down, testified in support of the bill.
12:44:29 PM  
Roland Halpern, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
12:47:58 PM  
Katie Reese, representing ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
12:50:06 PM  

Dan Jablan, representing the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, testified in support of the bill.

12:51:48 PM  

Jim Bensberg, representing the Power Sports Dealer Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

12:53:45 PM  
Diane Ogg, representing ??, testified in support of the bill.
12:56:14 PM  
Gary Peterson, representing Bike Blue, testified in support of the bill.
01:01:20 PM  
Sheriff Chris Johnson, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
01:12:46 PM  
Benjamin Mitchell, representing the Department of Revenue, came to the table to answer questions.
01:16:41 PM  
Senator Court made closing remarks about the bill.
01:18:33 PM  

Mike Hahn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, came to the table to respond to questions.

01:18:34 PM  

Senator Winter announced that the bill would be laid over for action only at a later date.