Transportation Legislation Review Committee (10/29/2013)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

Date:	10/29/2013	ATTENDANCE

Time:	09:03 AM to 03:34 PM	Baumgardner	X
		Buck	X
Place:	HCR 0107	Coram	X
		Everett	*
This Meeting was called to order by		Fischer	X
	Representative Tyler	Jones	X
		King	X
This Report was prepared by		Kraft-Tharp	X
	Kelli Kelty	Lawrence	E
		Lee	X
		Mitsch Bush	X
		Moreno	*
		Peniston	X
		Primavera	X
		Scott	X
		Todd	X
		Heath	E
		Tyler	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
Briefing by the Department of Revenue Bill 3 Resolution 1 Bill 5 Bill 4 Bill 2 Bill 6 Bill 1		Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only Forwarded to Legisative Council Postponed Indefinitely Forwarded, as amended, to Legislative Council Forwarded, as amended, to Legislative Council Forwarded, as amended, to Legislative Council Not approved to be forwarded to Legislative Council Forwarded, as amended, to Legislative Council

09:04 AM -- Call to Order

Representative Tyler, chair, called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. Representative Tyler commented on the committee's activities throughout the interim. He explained the agenda for the meeting.

09:06 AM -- Briefing by the Department of Revenue

Mr. Michael Dixon, representing the Department of Revenue (DOR), introduced himself to the committee. Handouts were distributed to the committee (Attachments A and B). Mr. Dixon commented on the Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) strategic plan and explained that the division's mission is to provide excellent identification, driver, and motor vehicle services to help make Colorado a safe place to live, work, and play. He commented on the following components of the strategic plan: organization, business processes, facilities, and IT systems. Representative Tyler asked about the lien related to the strategic plan. Discussion ensued concerning how liens are the cornerstone to the strategic plan process for the division. Representative Mitsch Bush asked about the online renewal licensing process, specifically for those persons over the age of 65. Representative Lee asked if the department is working with the Department of Corrections (DOC) concerning identification (ID) cards for those inmates who are being released on probation. Mr. Dixon responded that the department is working closely with the DOC on how to better provide ID documents to inmates who are leaving a facility or a county jail. Representative Lee said that he understands that the state is releasing offenders who do not have ID cards and whether the department is aware that this is an issue. Mr. Dixon said that the DOR offers the service but that he does not know how often the DOC is releasing inmates under these circumstances. Discussion ensued concerning current law surrounding the ID card process and the federal REAL ID Act. Mr. Dixon commented on exceptions processing, which allows individuals alternatives to showing proper identification when they do not have the required documentation.

13TLRC1029AttachA.pdf

13TLRC1029AttachB.pdf

09:20 AM

Senator Todd asked for more information concerning online driver's license renewal for persons over the age of 65. Mr. Dixon commented on criteria by which individuals may not be eligible for online renewal of their driver's license.

09:22 AM

Representative Kraft-Tharp asked about wait times for DMV offices and what the division is doing to improve wait times. Mr. Dixon commented on wait times at offices and the new Wait Less Project. He said that part of the strategic plan will evaluate how to improve those wait times. He stated that the division's objective is to have 65 percent of costumers being seen within 60 minutes or less. Discussion ensued concerning customer volume at DMV offices.

09:27 AM

Representative Peniston commented on her positive recent experience at a DMV. Representative Primavera asked about the emissions program and what the department has done to improve the emissions program. Mr. Dixon commented on the emissions program and spoke to a few legislative changes from last session that impacted the program. Discussion ensued concerning audit recommendations from the last few audits of the program. Representative Primavera asked about upgrading of the Colorado State Title and Registration System (CSTARS) and if the department is hoping to do something with the financial strategy to replace the system. Mr. Dixon responded that the system is still in place today and that the department recognizes the need to replace the driver's license and CSTARS systems. Discussion ensued concerning vehicle registration.

09:35 AM

Representative Buck asked about the mobile emissions program. Mr. Dixon commented on the Clean Screen Program and said that it is run by a vendor. Discussion ensued concerning locations of the mobile program.

09:37 AM

Representative Coram commented on a constituent's experience in obtaining a Colorado driver's license when she moved here from Utah. Mr. Dixon said that to comply with state law the DMV offices ask for certain types of documentation.

09:41 AM

Senator Jones asked about the gold star on his license. Mr. Dixon said that the gold star indicates that the license is REAL ID compliant.

09:41 AM

Mr. Dixon continued to discuss the organizational component of the strategic plan, including major initiatives such as an enhanced hiring process and international registration plan program to the Titles and Registration sections of the DMV pursuant to House Bill 12-1019. He commented on the business processes. Representative Primavera asked about entry level Titles and Registration staff salaries. Mr. Dixon said that the average starting salary is approximately $26,000 per year. He commented on IT systems.

09:46 AM

Mr. Dixon commented on the implementation of Senate Bill 13-251 concerning non-citizen ID cards and driver's licenses. He said that the bill creates a new tiered system for the issuance of documents to different customers. He said that the law allows a non-citizen to qualify for a three year ID card or driver's license if he or she meets certain requirements, including being a Colorado resident for 24 months, a signed affidavit, and certain documentation. He said that the department will create an executive steering committee to further advance implementation and that the department is on track for an August 1, 2014 start date. Representative Fischer asked about the look of the ID card or driver's license under the bill. Representative Primavera asked if CSTARS will be able to accept all of these changes in the program.

09:53 AM

Mr. Dixon provided an update on the implementation of House Bill 13-1289 concerning electronic liens and titles. He said that the law allows DOR to establish a system to allow the electronic transmission of registration, lien, and titling information for motor vehicles. He commented on the creation of working groups comprised of county and industry representatives to evaluate the implementation of the legislation.

09:54 AM

Mr. Dixon commented on financial challenges that the DMV faces, including persistent structural deficit. He said that appropriation exceeds revenue and that revenue is projected to remain relatively flat. He said that the only option is to align spending with revenue impacting the ability to provide customer service and spend down the fund balance. He stated that the current financing structure expires on June 30, 2015.

09:59 AM -- Bill 3

Representative Tyler commented on the process for voting and sponsorship of the committee bills. Representative Moreno asked for clarification on sponsorship and whether it counts toward the 5 bill limit.

10:03 AM

Representative Fischer commented on Bill 3 (Attachment C). He said that Bill 3 is a technical cleanup bill to House Bill 13-1110 concerning the definition of plug-in electric motor vehicles.

13TLRC1029AttachC.pdf


BILL:	Bill 3
TIME:	10:05:09 AM
MOVED:	Fischer
MOTION:	Move that Bill 3 be included as one of the bills forwarded to Legislative Council. The motion passed on a vote of 11-5.
SECONDED:	Jones
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	No
	Buck	No
	Coram	No
	Everett	No
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	No
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Excused
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 11 NO: 5 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:06 AM

Representative Fischer requested to be prime sponsor in the House and Senator Jones requested to be prime sponsor in the Senate. Co-sponsors will be Representatives Mitsch Bush, Lee, Peniston, Primavera, and Tyler and Senator Todd.

10:09 AM -- Resolution 1

Senator Baumgardner explained Resolution 1 (Attachment D). Representative Buck asked about a fiscal note for the bill. Representative Fischer clarified that the resolution does not include legislative representation. Senator Baumgardner commented on legislative representation on the working group and that governmental oversight is not necessary in his opinion. Senator Todd commented on legislative presence on the working group. Representative Fischer commented on participants of the working group as listed in the resolution and that they are not necessarily representative bodies.

13TLRC1029AttachD.pdf


BILL:	Resolution 1
TIME:	10:15:53 AM
MOVED:	Fischer
MOTION:	Adopt a conceptual amendment to include two members from the House and Senate, one from each political party, on the working group. The committee discussed the motion and the intent of the resolution. A vote was not taken due to passage of a substitute motion.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:


BILL:	Resolution 1
TIME:	10:31:02 AM
MOVED:	Coram
MOTION:	Move a substitute motion to allow a legislator to attend the meetings of the working group if they wish to and that there be notice of such meetings. The committee further discussed the substitute motion. The motion passed on a vote of 15-2.
SECONDED:	King
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	No
	Kraft-Tharp	No
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 15 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	Resolution 1
TIME:	10:43:25 AM
MOVED:	Heath
MOTION:	Move a conceptual amendment to require the meetings to be open to the public for input and observation. The committee took a brief recess. The committee came back to order. The motion was withdrawn.
SECONDED:	Kraft-Tharp
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:


BILL:	Resolution 1
TIME:	11:12:44 AM
MOVED:	Scott
MOTION:	Moved to postpone Resolution 1 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 17-0.
SECONDED:	Baumgardner
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

Final YES: 17 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:14 AM -- Bill 1

Representative Primavera explained Bill 1 (Attachment E). She explained the intent of the bill and said it reorganizes and clarifies the disabled parking statutes. Mr. Jery Payne, Office of Legislative Legal Services, explained the changes made under the bill. Senator Heath asked about companies that violate disabled parking laws and said that he is troubled at how far the violations might go. Mr. Payne said that under current law, both the executive officer and the employee are separately liable. Senator Baumgardner asked about the "c" on the registration or parking placard. Mr. Payne said that it is not in current statute, although he thinks the Department of Revenue might already be doing it. He said that the "c" in current statute refers to the parking placard. Senator Baumgardner asked about penalties if the person who owns the placard is not in the vehicle when the placard is being used. Mr. Payne clarified that Senator Baumgardner is asking about a disabled child whose parent is using the placard and that if the child is not in the vehicle, under current law that would be illegal. Senator Baumgardner said he is trying to make the point that it is hard to enforce if you do not know that the child is in the car or not.

13TLRC1029AttachE.pdf

11:24 AM -- Mr. Mark Simon, representing himself, responded to questions from the committee. He said that current law indicates that disabled parking placard is meant to be used for the direct benefit of the individual for whom the placard is intended. Representative Peniston asked for more information about the prohibition against using reserved disabled parking for commercial purposes. Mr. Simon responded about a situation at Coors Field where an individual was parking in a disabled parking space to sell items to customers.

11:26 AM

Mr. Simon referred the committee to his handout (Attachment F). Mr. Simon clarified that the handout is new language that he is proposing as an amendment to the bill. Representative Tyler said that the committee could not consider the amendment since it was not a formal amendment that has been written up, and that Mr. Simon's proposed changes are too large to be considered a conceptual amendment. Mr. Simon said that the statute flows much better in the bill and is more clear about how to get a parking placard and how to use it.

13TLRC1029AttachF.pdf

11:28 AM

Mr. Payne commented that some of Mr. Simon's proposed language changes would go beyond clarifying changes and may require the title of the bill to be broadened. Discussion ensued concerning whether to broaden the title and how to handle the proposed language. Representative Primavera said she has not had a chance to look at the proposed language. Mr. Payne said that the violation and penalty changes that Mr. Simon is proposing would require a broadened title. Representative Tyler said that the bill is solid and that a separate bill could be run in session to address the penalty changes, rather than changing the title for the purposes of incorporating the proposed language changes as a committee bill. Discussion ensued concerning broadening the short title.


BILL:	Bill 1
TIME:	11:32:00 AM
MOVED:	Fischer
MOTION:	Move a conceptual amendment to strike ", AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS" from the bill's title. The motion passed on a vote of 17-0.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 17 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:34 AM -- Ms. Peg Ackerman, representing the County Sheriffs, and Mr. David Hall, representing the Colorado State Patrol, came to the table to address the bill. Ms. Ackerman discussed a potential conceptual amendment she and Mr. Hall would like the committee to include.


BILL:	Bill 1
TIME:	11:36:33 AM
MOVED:	King
MOTION:	Move a conceptual amendment page 19, line 10 strike "SHALL" and insert "MAY". The motion passed on a vote of 17-0.
SECONDED:	Baumgardner
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 17 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	Bill 1
TIME:	11:37:00 AM
MOVED:	Primavera
MOTION:	Move that Bill 1, as amended, be included as one of the bills forwarded to Legislative Council. The motion passed on a vote of 17-0.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

Final YES: 17 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:38 AM

Representative Primavera requested to be the prime sponsor in the House, where the bill will start. Senator Todd will be prime sponsor in the Senate. Co-sponsors will be Representatives Peniston, Mitsch Bush, Tyler, Lee, and Kraft-Tharp, and Senators Jones and Heath. Representative Tyler gave OLLS authority to make technical changes to the bills.

11:40 AM

The committee took a recess for lunch.

01:14 PM -- Bill 5

The committee came back to order. Representative Moreno explained Bill 5 (Attachment G). He explained the intent of the bill and said that the bill requires the recommendations to be presented within a year.

13TLRC1029AttachG.pdf


BILL:	Bill 5
TIME:	01:17:17 PM
MOVED:	Moreno
MOTION:	Adopt amendment #1 (Attachment H). The committee discussed the amendment. The motion passed without objection. 13TLRC1029AttachH.pdf
SECONDED:	King
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	Bill 5
TIME:	01:21:59 PM
MOVED:	Moreno
MOTION:	Adopt amendment #2 (Attachment I). The motion passed without objection. 13TLRC1029AttachI.pdf
SECONDED:	King
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	Bill 5
TIME:	01:23:12 PM
MOVED:	Moreno
MOTION:	Move that Bill 5, as amended, be included as one of the bills forwarded to Legislative Council. The motion passed on a vote of 15-1.
SECONDED:	Tyler
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Excused
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	No
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 15 NO: 1 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:24 PM

Representative Moreno requested to be the House sponsor, where the bill will start. Co-sponsors will be Representatives Mitsch Bush, Lee, Tyler, Fischer, Peniston, and Primavera.

01:13 PM -- Bill 4

Representative Tyler explained Bill 4 (Attachment J) and Amendment #1 (Attachment K), which is a strike everything below the enacting clause amendment. Representative Mitsch Bush commented on the bill. Representative Buck commented on Independence Pass. Senator Heath clarified that the bill only applies to commercial vehicles. Representative Tyler said that there are signs on each side of the pass indicating the restriction. Representative Primavera asked where the revenue from the fines go. Representative Tyler responded that the fines could go to the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF). Representative Coram asked about fines for recreational vehicles. Representative Tyler responded that the bill only applies to commercial vehicles.

13TLRC1029AttachJ.pdf

13TLRC1029AttachK.pdf

The following person testified on the bill:

01:34 PM -- Mr. RJ Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA), testified on the bill. He said that he would like to convene a group to see if there is an administrative fix to the legislation. Representative Tyler said that he would have no problem with that approach. Representative Fischer asked about global positioning systems (GPS) that route trucks over Independence Pass. Discussion ensued concerning restricted passes.


BILL:	Bill 4
TIME:	01:41:49 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Adopt amendment #1 (Attachment K). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Todd
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath	Excused
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	Bill 4
TIME:	01:43:00 PM
MOVED:	Tyler
MOTION:	Move that Bill 4, as amended, be included as one of the bills forwarded to Legislative Council. The motion passed on a vote of 10-6.
SECONDED:	Heath
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	No
	Buck	No
	Coram	No
	Everett	No
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Excused
	King	No
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	No
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 10 NO: 6 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

01:44 PM

Representatives Tyler, Fischer, and Mitsch Bush requested to be co-prime sponsors in the House, where the bill will start. Senator Heath requested to be a co-sponsor.

01:45 PM -- Bill 2

Representative Mitsch Bush explained Bill 2 (Attachment L). She explained Amendment #2 (Attachment M).

13TLRC1029AttachL.pdf

13TLRC1029AttachM.pdf


BILL:	Bill 2
TIME:	01:47:25 PM
MOVED:	Mitsch Bush
MOTION:	Amendment #2 (Attachment M). The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Fischer
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath	Excused
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	Bill 2
TIME:	01:47:55 PM
MOVED:	Heath
MOTION:	Motion to reconsider Amendment #2 (Attachment M). The motion passed on a vote of 16-0.
SECONDED:	Coram
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Excused
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 16 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


BILL:	Bill 2
TIME:	01:59:23 PM
MOVED:	Mitsch Bush
MOTION:	Amend Amendment #2 line 5, insert "or contracted" after "operated", and line 28 insert an effective date of January 1, 2015. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Fischer
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	Bill 2
TIME:	02:01:51 PM
MOVED:	Mitsch Bush
MOTION:	Adopt Amendment #2 (Attachment M), as amended. The motion passed without objection.
SECONDED:	Peniston
		VOTE
	Baumgardner
	Buck
	Coram
	Everett
	Fischer
	Jones
	King
	Kraft-Tharp
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee
	Mitsch Bush
	Moreno
	Peniston
	Primavera
	Scott
	Todd
	Heath
	Tyler

YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection


BILL:	Bill 2
TIME:	02:02:22 PM
MOVED:	Mitsch Bush
MOTION:	Move that Bill #2, as amended, be included as one of the bill forwarded to Legislative Council. The motion passed on a vote of 16-0.
SECONDED:	Coram
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Yes
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Excused
	King	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Primavera	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Todd	Yes
	Heath	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

YES: 16 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:03 PM

The bill will start in the House with Representatives Mitsch Bush and Coram as co-prime sponsors. Senator Todd will be prime sponsor in the Senate. Co- sponsors will be Representatives Lee, Fischer, Primavera, and Tyler.

02:04 PM -- Bill 6

Representative Fischer explained Bill 6 (Attachment N). Representative Coram said that 97,000 pounds on a 5-axle unit is almost impossible to manage. Discussion ensued concerning the intent of the bill.

13TLRC1029AttachN.pdf

The following people testified on the bill:

02:13 PM -- Mr. RJ Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association (CMCA), testified on the bill. He commented on axle and gross weights under current law. He said that the CMCA is opposed to the bill. Representative Mitsch Bush asked about empirical evidence related to safety issues or extreme pavement degradation. Discussion ensued concerning current law and safety issues. Representative Tyler asked what other states are doing on this issue.

02:32 PM -- Mr. David Hall, representing the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), and Mr. Kurt Morrison, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), came to the table to respond to questions from the committee. Mr. Morrison said CDOT remains neutral on the bill in its current form. Mr. Hall said that the CSP does not have a position on the bill. Discussion ensued concerning overweight loads and safety issues due to excess weights.

02:42 PM -- Mr. Jery Payne, Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), came to the table to respond to questions from the committee.

02:43 PM -- Mr. RJ Hicks came back to the table to respond to questions from the committee. He clarified his earlier comments and said that CMCA will lose 5,000 pounds in gross weight under the bill.

02:45 PM -- Mr. Ray Burgener, representing Truckers for Common Sense, testified in support of the bill. A handout was distributed to the committee (Attachment O). He discussed the need for the bill. Mr. Burgener responded to questions from the committee.

13TLRC1029AttachO.pdf


BILL:	Bill 6
TIME:	03:09:42 PM
MOVED:	Fischer
MOTION:	Move that Bill 6 be included as one of the bills forwarded to Legislative Council. The motion failed on a vote of 2-14.
SECONDED:	Jones
		VOTE
	Baumgardner	Excused
	Buck	No
	Coram	No
	Everett	No
	Fischer	Yes
	Jones	Yes
	King	No
	Kraft-Tharp	No
	Lawrence	Excused
	Lee	No
	Mitsch Bush	No
	Moreno	No
	Peniston	No
	Primavera	No
	Scott	No
	Todd	No
	Heath	No
	Tyler	No

YES: 2 NO: 14 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL

03:26 PM

Senator Jones explained that he is not moving forward with the High-Performance Transportation Enterprise bill. Senator Heath thanked the committee for its hard work this interim. Representative Tyler thanked the committee and staff. The committee discussed the possibility of a letter concerning the working group proposed in Joint Resolution 1. Representative Tyler asked that staff comprise a letter similar to the intent of the resolution concerning the permitting process. Representative Primavera asked whether Truckers for Common Sense could be included in the letter.

03:34 PM

The committee adjourned.