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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
| Date |
04/26/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Exum |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
* |
| Kirkmeyer |
X |
| Pelton B. |
X |
| Winter F. |
* |
| Cutter |
X |
| Priola |
X |
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| Time |
02:25:28 PM to 03:30:28 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Priola |
| This Report was prepared by |
Nina Forbes |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB24-095 |
Amended, referred to Senate Finance |
| hHB24-1030 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
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SB24-095 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance
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02:25:42 PM |
Senator Kirkmeyer and Majority Leader Rodriguez, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 24-095 Air Quality Ozone Levels. The bill addresses high ozone levels in the Front Range through a variety of mechanisms, including creating a voucher program, repealing a tax credit, creating a rebate program, modifying an existing grant program, and requiring air quality studies.
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02:30:58 PM |
Senator Kirkmeyer gave an overview of upcoming amendments.
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02:31:12 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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02:36:33 PM |
Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions about the fiscal note.
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02:42:46 PM |
Commissioner James, representing Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Gary Bishop, representing Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Tom Knox, representing Valley Can, testified in support of the bill.
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02:48:45 PM |
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
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02:49:00 PM |
Assemblyman Watts, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Rich Werner, representing Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance - Upstate Colorado Economic Development, testified in support of the bill.
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02:58:34 PM |
Dr. Annareli Morales,
representing Weld County Board of County Commissioners, was available to
answer committee questions. Courtney Taylor, representing Weld County Board
of County Commissioners, was available to answer committee questions.
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03:02:07 PM |
James Brandon, representing AirCare Colorado DBA Envirotest Systems, testified to amend the bill.
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03:02:21 PM |
Mr. Brandon responded to questions from the committee.
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03:07:00 PM |
The sponsors introduced
and explained amendments L.003 (Attachment A), L.005 (Attachment B), L.007
(Attachment C), L.008 (Attachment D), L.011 (Attachment E), and L.012 (Attachment
F).
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03:07:31 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 |
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| Moved |
Kirkmeyer |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:08:03 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Kirkmeyer |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:08:27 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.007 |
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| Moved |
Kirkmeyer |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:09:05 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.008 |
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| Moved |
Kirkmeyer |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:09:44 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.011 |
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| Moved |
Kirkmeyer |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:11:06 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.012 |
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| Moved |
Kirkmeyer |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:12:17 PM |
Senator Priola moved
and explained amendment L.009 (Attachment G).
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03:12:56 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.009 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:12:59 PM |
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
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03:14:13 PM |
Senator Hinrichsen
gave closing comments on the bill.
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03:15:05 PM |
Senator Cutter gave
closing comments on the bill.
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03:15:28 PM |
Senator Priola gave
closing comments on the bill.
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03:17:02 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-095, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1030 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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03:18:00 PM |
Senators Cutter and
Exum, co-prime sponsors, reintroduced House Bill 24-1030 Railroad Safety
Requirements. The bill was previously laid over for action only on April
17.
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03:18:08 PM |
Senator Cutter described
amendments L.031 (Attachment H) and L.032 (Attachment I).
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03:28:47 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.031 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:29:02 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.032 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Pelton B. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:29:30 PM |
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
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03:29:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1030, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
No |
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Pelton B. |
No |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:30:28 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
