S_TRA_2017A 02/21/2017 Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
| Date: | 02/21/2017 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 02:04 PM to 02:25 PM |
Coram
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X
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Todd
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X
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| Place: | SCR 352 |
Zenzinger
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X
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Cooke
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X
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Baumgardner
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X
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| Senator Baumgardner | |||
| This Report was prepared by | |||
| Jessika Shipley | |||
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| Conf 17-Aeronautical Board — Colorado HB17-1068 |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Postponed Indefinitely |
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02:04 PM -- Confirmation of Aeronautical Board — Colorado
Ray Beck, candidate for reappointment to the Colorado Aeronautical Board, came to the table to explain why he wants to continue serving on the board. He introduced his colleagues, David Ulaine, director of the Colorado Department of Transportation's Division of Aeronautics, and Dr. Jeff Forrest, chair of Colorado Aeronautical Board. He spoke about his personal and professional background. The committee was provided with a confirmation packet (Attachment A). Mr. Beck responded to questions from the committee about funding for small rural airports. He discussed the board's promotion efforts related to aviation.
17SenateTran0221AttachA.pdf
| BILL: | Conf 17-Aeronautical Board — Colorado | |
| TIME: | 02:16:02 PM | |
| MOVED: | Coram | |
| MOTION: | Refer the reappointment of Raymond Beck to the Colorado Aeronautical Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0, with 1 excused. | |
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VOTE
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Coram
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Zenzinger
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Excused
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Cooke
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:16 PM -- HB17-1068
Senator Moreno, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 17-1068. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently authorized to enter into public-private partnerships for transportation infrastructure projects. Under the reengrossed bill, CDOT may only consider public-private partnership proposals that anticipate using federal moneys if such proposals meet or exceed the requirements of the federal Davis Bacon Act.
02:18 PM -- Loryn Cesario, representing Colorado WINS, testified in support of the bill.
02:20 PM -- Ron Papsdorf, representing CDOT, came to the table to respond to questions from the committee.
| BILL: | HB17-1068 | |
| TIME: | 02:22:32 PM | |
| MOVED: | Todd | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 17-1068 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Coram
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No
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Todd
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Yes
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Zenzinger
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Yes
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Cooke
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No
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Baumgardner
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB17-1068 | |
| TIME: | 02:24:40 PM | |
| MOVED: | Cooke | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 17-1068 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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VOTE
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Coram
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Yes
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Todd
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No
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Zenzinger
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No
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Cooke
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:25 PM
The committee adjourned.