Date: 02/20/2014

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB14-1176

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 14-1176 to the Committee on ApproPASS



10:51 AM -- HB 14-1176

Representative Tyler, chair, called the meeting to order. A quorum was present. The committee recognized the gifted and talented students in the room. Representative Ryden, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 14-1176. The bill, recommended by the Legislative Audit Committee, changes the frequency with which the Office of the State Auditor must audit the emissions program for motor vehicles. Current law requires that the performance audit be completed once every three years. This bill changes the audit frequency to once every five years and requires the first audit to be completed no later than January 1, 2018. Representative Ryden discussed the intent of the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment A). Representative Fischer asked about the changes undertaken by the emissions program and why this bill is necessary. Representative Ryden said that the 2015 deadline is mainly for contracts and contracting timelines. Representative Mitsch Bush asked about the new five-year cycle under the bill. Representative Lawrence asked about extending the cycle of review and how it will affect the emissions program.

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The following people testified on the bill:

10:57 AM -- Doug Decker, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), testified in support of the bill. He gave an overview of the emissions program and said it affects practically everyone who owns a vehicle in the nine counties involved in the program. He applauded the collaboration with the Office of the State Auditor and the Legislative Audit Committee. Representative Lee asked why El Paso County is excluded from the emissions program.
BILL:HB14-1176
TIME: 11:04:07 AM
MOVED:Mitsch Bush
MOTION:Refer House Bill 14-1176 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0, with four members excused.
SECONDED:Ginal
VOTE
Buck
Yes
Coram
Excused
Everett
Yes
Fischer
Yes
Ginal
Yes
Kraft-Tharp
Excused
Lawrence
Yes
Lee
Yes
Mitsch Bush
Yes
Peniston
Yes
Scott
Excused
Moreno
Yes
Tyler
Excused
Final YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 4 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS