Date: 02/27/2014

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB14-060

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer Senate Bill 14-060 to the Committee of the WPASS



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