h_tra_2017a_2017-02-08t13:30:57z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/08/2017

Location: HCR 0112

02:37 PM -- HB 17-1061



Representatives Becker, J. and Melton introduced House Bill 17-1061. The bill, recommended by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee, increases the minimum weight for intrastate commercial vehicles from 10,001 pounds to 16,001 pounds, and requires the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) in the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules for vehicles that would otherwise be considered commercial vehicles but for weighing between 10,001 and 16,000 pounds. The CSP may also adopt rules authorizing:



• annual inspections of these vehicles;

• enforcement of load securement requirements; and

• enforcement of coupling device requirements.



Representative Becker answered a committee question regarding commercial vehicles.



02:41 PM -- Mr. Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.