H_TRA_2017A 04/26/2017 Committee Summary

01:52 PM -- SB 17-286



Representative Ransom introduced Senate Bill 17-286. The bill clarifies that a person with a disability may obtain a temporary instruction permit for driving using the existing procedures and requirements that apply to other instruction permits, modified based on the disability. This instruction permit expires after three years. Additionally, the bill instructs the Department of Revenue (DOR) to make a reasonable effort to ensure that confidential records are not accessible to the public. DOR must establish procedures to protect the contents of the records against inadvertent disclosure. Representative Ransom distributed a factsheet to the committee (Attachment A).



170426 AttachA.pdf



01:58 PM -- Colonel Curtis Dale, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.



02:14 PM -- Mr. Mike Dixon, representing DOR, came to the table to answer committee questions.

















02:22 PM



Representative Ransom gave some closing remarks on the bill.

02:25 PM -- SB 17-270



Representative Melton introduced Senate Bill 17-270. This bill requires the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC) to study the costs, benefits, practicality, effects, and implementation of replacing the standard issue license plates for motor vehicles during the 2017 interim.



02:28 PM -- Mr. Dan Jablan, representing Farmers Insurance, testified in support of the bill.







02:31 PM



Representative Melton gave some closing remarks on the bill.

02:36 PM -- HB 17-1139



Representatives Hansen and Esgar introduced House Bill 17-1339. Under the bill, an investor-owned utility (e.g. Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy) may apply to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a financing order authorizing it to issue securitized utility ratepayer-backed bonds when closing a power plant. These Colorado Energy Impact Assistance (CO-EIA) bond proceeds are to be used by the utility to purchase, build, or invest in least-cost electric generating resources and to provide transition assistance to workers and communities affected by the plant closure. Bonds are to be repaid through a distinct and non-by-passable CO-EIA charge on ratepayers that must be used solely to repay the bonds within 32 years after issue date.



Representative Hansen illustrated several concepts of the bill on a whiteboard and distributed a copy of his presentation (Attachment B). Representatives Hansen and Esgar answered several committee questions.



Attachment B.pdf

















03:06 PM



Committee discussion ensued regarding specific sections of the bill, ratepayer-backed bonds in other states, and the guarantors of the bonds.



03:15 PM -- Ms. Theresa Conley, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



03:17 PM -- Ms. Erin Overturf, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.



03:30 PM



Committee discussion ensued with Ms. Overturf and Representative Hansen.



03:38 PM -- Ms. Leslie Glustrom, representing herself, testified against the bill. She distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment C).



170426 AttachC.pdf



03:43 PM -- Ms. Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Mining Association, testified against the bill. She answered several committee questions.



03:46 PM -- Mr. Richard Orf, representing the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified against the bill. He answered several committee questions.



03:59 PM -- Mr. Phil Hayes, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 111, testified in support of the bill.



04:02 PM -- Mr. Randy Zmerzlikar, representing IBEW, testified in support of the bill.



04:03 PM -- Mr. Darrin Gonzales, representing IBEW, testified in support of the bill.



04:04 PM -- Mr. Corey Miller, representing IBEW, testified in support of the bill.



04:11 PM -- Mr. Steve Pomerance, representing himself, testified against the bill.



04:14 PM -- Mr. Ken Regelson, representing himself, testified against the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment D).



170426 AttachD.pdf



04:19 PM -- Mr. Doug Carter, representing the Colorado Independent Energy Association, testified in support of the bill with amendments.



04:24 PM -- Mr. Zach Pierce, representing the Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.











04:27 PM -- Mr. Ronal Larson, representing the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, testified in support of the bill. He distributed a letter of support to the committee (Attachment E).



170426 AttachE.pdf



04:29 PM -- Mr. Mark Ruzzin, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.



04:31 PM -- Ms. Rebecca Cantwell, representing the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association, testified in support of the bill.



04:34 PM -- Mr. Tom Darin, representing the American Wind Energy Association, testified in support of the bill.



04:38 PM -- Mr. Thomas Tuttle, representing the Denver Pipefitters Local 208, testified in support of the bill.



04:41 PM -- Ms. Christina Gosnell, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



04:44 PM -- Mr. Zane Selvans, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

170426 AttachF.pdf

170426 AttachG.pdf





04:54 PM



Representatives Hansen and Esgar gave some closing remarks on the bill.

05:08 PM



The committee adjourned.