Date: 01/20/2011
Final
Presentation by the Joint Budget Committee
COMMITTEE ON JOINT TRANSPORTATION
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09:50 AM -- Presentation by the Joint Budget Committee
Senator Evie Hudak called the meeting to order. Senator Kent Lambert, Joint Budget Committee (JBC), discussed funding for the Governor's Energy Office.
09:53 AM
Representative Cheri Gerou discussed the budgets for the Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Representative Gerou provided background and history of PUC funding, specifically service fees and cash funds. Budget balancing measures were discussed relative to PUC funding. Representative Gerou responded to questions from committee members.
09:59 AM
Representative Vaad asked about telecommunications fees and taxes. Representative Looper asked for additional information regarding universal service fees and imposed taxes. Representative Vaad asked whether the JBC had access to funds generated by universal service fees. Senator Williams discussed fee and tax impacts on communities and budget confusion between federal and state funds.
10:08 AM
Representative Gerou discussed the CDOT budget and the state highway system. Background information was provided regarding CDOT state and federal funding sources. Representative Gerou discussed recently added revenue, specifically under Senate Bill 09-108, to the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) and transportation-related enterprises. Representative Fischer asked for additional information and publications related to Senate Bill 09-108 revenue.
10:16 AM
Representative Tyler asked for information regarding late vehicle registration fee revenue. Representative Gerou responded that late registration fee revenue is gradually decreasing. Representative Gerou discussed the impact of Senate Bill 09-228 on state transportation revenue. Representative Gerou responded to questions from the committee.
10:25 AM
Representative Vaad expressed concerns regarding debt incurred by the state. Representative Gerou discussed CDOT performance and contracting. Senator Schwartz discussed Interstate 70 congestion.
10:36 AM
Representative Tyler requested additional information. Representative Hamner asked for information related to Interstate 70.
10:43 AM
The committee recessed.