House Committee on Transportation & Energy (02/27/2014)

Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY

Date:	02/27/2014	ATTENDANCE

Time:	10:04 AM to 11:12 AM	Buck	*
		Coram	X
Place:	HCR 0112	Everett	X
		Fischer	X
This Meeting was called to order by		Ginal	X
	Representative Tyler	Kraft-Tharp	X
		Lawrence	*
This Report was prepared by		Lee	X
	Kelli Kelty	Mitsch Bush	X
		Peniston	X
		Scott	X
		Moreno	X
		Tyler	X
		X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

Bills Addressed:		Action Taken:
SB14-030 SB14-060 SB14-009		Referred to Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Referred to the Committee of the Whole

10:04 AM -- SB14-030

Representative Tyler, chair, called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. Representative Wilson, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 14-030. The reengrossed bill eliminates all fees for one set of Distinguished Flying Cross license plates, if the cross was awarded for valor, and makes an appropriation. Representative Wilson explained the intent of the bill and said that there have been 36 of these license plates issued. Representative Peniston asked for a definition of valor as it pertains to the bill. Representative Wilson discussed the intention of a recognition of valor and said that it is for exceptionally bravery. Representative Coram asked if the license plate will be exempt from the standard special license plate requirements.

10:09 AM -- Tony Anderson, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to questions from the committee.


BILL:	SB14-030
TIME:	10:10:33 AM
MOVED:	Mitsch Bush
MOTION:	Refer Senate Bill 14-030 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:	Scott
		VOTE
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:11 AM -- SB14-060

Representatives Coram and Williams, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 14-060. The reengrossed bill authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to certify public and private entities in flagperson training. In addition, the bill requires flagpersons, with the exception of law enforcement personnel, to wear high-visibility clothing, use a prescribed device while directing traffic, and abide by CDOT's manuals for traffic control. The sponsors discussed why the bill is necessary and emphasized the need for safety.

10:14 AM -- Kurt Morrison, representing CDOT, testified in support of the bill. He gave a brief overview of current practice for flagperson training. He said that the Colorado Municipal League is in support of the bill.


BILL:	SB14-060
TIME:	10:18:11 AM
MOVED:	Coram
MOTION:	Refer Senate Bill 14-060 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 12-0, with one member excused.
SECONDED:	Kraft-Tharp
		VOTE
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	Yes
	Fischer	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Tyler	Excused

Final YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:19 AM -- SB14-009

Representative Moreno, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 14-009. Current law requires that sellers of real estate disclose specified information prior to the final sale. For example, sellers must inform buyers when the property is located within a special taxing district, or is subject to assessments as part of a common interest community. The reengrossed bill adds a requirement for sellers to disclose that a separate mineral estate may subject the property to oil, gas, or mineral extraction. The disclosure does not create an additional duty on the part of the seller to investigate. No later than January 1, 2015, the Real Estate Commission in the Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) must promulgate rules to implement the requirement. Representative Moreno discussed the intent of the bill and responded to questions from the committee about why the bill is needed.

The following people testified on the bill:

10:30 AM -- Jeani Frickey Saito, representing the Colorado Association of Home Builders, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee concerning severed mineral rights. Representative Lawrence asked about other uses for mineral estates and why the oil and gas industry is singled out in the bill. Representative Coram asked why this is not brought up in title closing and what the ramifications are.

10:43 AM -- Bob Randall, representing the Department of Natural Resource, testified in support of the bill.

10:46 AM -- Nick Colglazier, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill.

10:47 AM -- Brett Moore, representing the National Association of Royalty Owners, testified in support of the bill.

10:49 AM -- Jep Seman, representing the Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions concerning the disclosure provisions.

10:51 AM -- Jim Cole, representing the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

10:59 AM -- Cathy Wanstrath, representing the Land Title Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

11:02 AM -- Rachel Nance, representing the Colorado Association of Realtors, responded to questions from the committee.

11:06 AM

The committee took a brief recess.

11:10 AM

The committee came back to order.


BILL:	SB14-009
TIME:	11:10:19 AM
MOVED:	Moreno
MOTION:	Refer Senate Bill 14-009 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 12-1.
SECONDED:	Mitsch Bush
		VOTE
	Buck	Yes
	Coram	Yes
	Everett	No
	Fischer	Yes
	Ginal	Yes
	Kraft-Tharp	Yes
	Lawrence	Yes
	Lee	Yes
	Mitsch Bush	Yes
	Peniston	Yes
	Scott	Yes
	Moreno	Yes
	Tyler	Yes

Final YES: 12 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:12 AM

The committee adjourned.