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S_TRA_2022A 03/29/2022 02:15:20 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 03/29/2022
Attendance
Donovan *
Hisey X
Scott *
Bridges X
Winter X
Time 02:15:20 PM to 04:58:43 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Winter
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB22-151 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB22-180 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB22-1018 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB22-1162 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

SB22-151 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


02:15:49 PM  
Senators Danielson and Story, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 22-151. The bill creates a cash fund and transfers money for transportation projects that create safe passages for wildlife.
02:22:38 PM  
The sponsors showed a brief presentation, which is included as Attachment A.
02:32:09 PM  
Alex Wells, representing
the Denver Zoological Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
02:32:34 PM  
Misha White, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:35:34 PM  
David Ellenberger, representing The Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of the bill.
02:38:40 PM  
Cassie Tanner, representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:42:33 PM  
Suzanne O'Neill, representing Colorado Wildlife Federation, testified in support of the bill.
02:44:58 PM  
Commissioner Josh Blanchard, representing Summit County Safe Passages and Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified in support of the bill.
02:49:39 PM  
Anna Wearn, representing Center for Large Landscape Conservation, testified in support of the bill.
02:56:27 PM  
Jon Holst, representing Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, testified in support of the bill.
03:00:12 PM  
Captain Michael Honn, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.
03:00:20 PM  
Dan Prenzlow, representing Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill.
03:05:04 PM  
Andy Karsian, representing
the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), testified in support
of the bill.
03:05:07 PM  
Mr. Prenzlow answered questions from the committee.
03:11:41 PM  
Dianna Orf, representing Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, testified in support of the bill.
03:13:35 PM  
Danny Katz, representing CoPIRG (Colorado Public Interest Research Group), testified in support of the bill.
03:13:40 PM  
Jan Rose, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:16:47 PM  
Senators Story and
Danielson gave closing remarks.


03:20:49 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-151 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hisey
Seconded
Donovan Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott Yes
Bridges Excused
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB22-180 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


03:22:15 PM  
Senators Winter and Hinrichsen, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 22-180. The bill creates a grant program in the Colorado Energy Office to provide funding to transit associations to provide free transit services during ozone season. It also creates a transit services pilot project in the Department of Transportation.
03:23:18 PM  
Michael Davies, representing Regional Transportation District (RTD), testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:27:01 PM  
Will Toor, representing Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified in support of the bill.
03:27:30 PM  
Northglenn Council
Member Katherine Goff, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action,
testified in support of the bill.
03:32:10 PM  
Danny Katz, representing CoPIRG (Colorado Public Interest Research Group), testified in support of the bill.
03:33:09 PM  
Molly McKinley, representing Denver Streets Partnership, testified in support of the bill.
03:38:25 PM  
Commissioner Randy Wheelock, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified in support of the bill.
03:38:33 PM  
Deven Shaff, representing
CCAT, testified in support of the bill.
03:47:08 PM  
Council Member Karen
Bigelow, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:51:42 PM  
Lafayette City Council
Member Tonya Briggs, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action,
testified in support of the bill.
03:55:18 PM  
Steve Douglas, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
03:57:55 PM  
Marie Venner, representing Small Business Alliance, Colorado Call to Action, and more, testified in support of the bill.
04:00:46 PM  
Amber Blake, representing CDOT, testified in support of the bill.
04:03:42 PM  
Ann Rejewski, representing
Colorado Association-Transit Agencies (CASTA), testified in support of
the bill.
04:04:28 PM  
Travis Madsen, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill.
04:10:28 PM  
Jan Rose, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, testified in support of the bill.
04:10:50 PM  
Sarah Clark, representing Colorado Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill.
04:13:04 PM  
Jenny Gaeng, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
04:15:28 PM  
Blake Crow, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
04:18:51 PM  
Rachel Galton, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
04:19:07 PM  
Naomi Amaha, representing The Denver Foundation, testified in support of the bill.
04:22:37 PM  
Alana Miller, representing Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of the bill.
04:23:39 PM  
Jennifer Clanahan, representing Mountain Mamas, testified in support of the bill.
04:23:40 PM  
Written testimony
is included as Attachment B.
04:26:59 PM  
Senators Winter and Hinrichsen gave closing comments on the bill.


04:28:19 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-180 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Donovan Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott No
Bridges Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1018 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


04:28:54 PM  
Senator Winter, prime
sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 22-1018. The bill moves back
two dates established in House Bill 21-1105 related to the Department of
Human Services' supplemental utility assistance program. It establishes
income standards for utility assistance eligibility. It also requires the
Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules regarding utility service disconnections
and reconnections.
04:30:38 PM  
Andrew Bennett, representing Energy Outreach Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
04:32:06 PM  
Senator Winter gave closing comments on the bill.


04:33:48 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1018 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Winter
Seconded
Donovan Excused
Hisey Yes
Scott Yes
Bridges Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1162 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


04:36:12 PM  
Senators Zenzinger and Hisey, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 22-1162. The bill allows registered vehicle owners in Colorado to use digital license plates.
04:37:51 PM  
Esteban Nunez, representing Reviver, testified in support of the bill.
04:43:28 PM  
Mr. Nunez answered questions from the committee.
04:50:20 PM  
Captain Michael Honn,
representing Colorado State Patrol, testified to amend the bill.
04:50:21 PM  
Senators Zenzinger and Hisey introduced an explained Amendment L.003 (Attachment C).


04:54:44 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Hisey
Seconded
Donovan
Hisey
Scott
Bridges
Winter
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:54:57 PM  
Senators Hisey and Zenzinger gave closing remarks.
04:56:53 PM  
Committee members gave closing comments on the bill.


04:57:43 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1162, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Hisey
Seconded
Donovan No
Hisey Yes
Scott Yes
Bridges No
Winter Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:58:43 PM   The committee adjourned.






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