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Issue Briefs

Regulation of Electric Bicycles

Subject

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

09/11/2017

Under Colorado law, an electric bicycle is a bicycle with two or three wheels, fully operable pedals, and an electric motor that does not exceed 750 watts. This issue brief provides an overview of the current state laws related to electric bicycles, as well as an overview of regulations around the country.

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Driving Distracted Laws in Colorado

The rise in distracted driving, often associated with ever-present smart phones and mobile devices, has been identified as a cause and contributing factor to automobile crashes. This issue brief gives an overview of state and federal regulations on the issue.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/26/2017

Subjects:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Issue Briefs

Senate Bill 17-267, Concerning the Sustainability of Rural Colorado (2017)

Senate Bill 17-267, enacted during the 2017 legislative session, changes many aspects of fiscal policy for the state. This issue brief summarizes the bill’s principal components.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/25/2017

Subjects:

Capital Construction

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Health Care & Health Insurance

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

State Revenue & Budget

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Issue Briefs

Vehicle Emissions Testing in Colorado

This issue brief discusses the vehicle emissions testing program in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/30/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Other

SMART Act Presentation by the Department of Transportation

Presented to the Joint Transportation Committee on December 22, 2016.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/03/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Other

Public Utilities Commission SMART Act Presentation to the Joint Transportation Committee

Presented to the Joint Transporation Committee at its December 22, 2016, meeting.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/03/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Issue Briefs

Public Private Partnerships

Public-private partnerships have become integral to developing infrastructure in Colorado and across the country. This issue brief describes public-private partnerships and summarizes public-private partnership law in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/15/2017

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

State Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Staff Publications

Rental Vehicle Loss of Use Laws

This memorandum provides an overview of the recovery of damages for loss of use by rental vehicle companies and various state laws that prohibit or limit the recovery of these damages.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/10/2017

Subjects:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Insurance

Issue Briefs

Colorado's Transportation System

Colorado's transportation system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit and transportation authorities, and the Public Utilities Commission have specific authority as well. The Transportation Commission provides direction to CDOT, a...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/30/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Staff Publications

Research Study of Transportation Commission District Changes Since 1991 Pursuant to House Bill 16-1031

Submitted herewith, pursuant to House Bill 16-1031, is a research study of changes to the Colorado Transportation Commission districts since 1991. HB 16-1031, sponsored by Representative Terri Carver and Senator John Cooke, required the Legislative Council Staff, in cooperation with the Colorado...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/20/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Final/Annual Reports

2016 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, C.R.S. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/20/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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