Date: 03/18/2015

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB15-018

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Postpone Senate Bill 15-018 indefinitely. The moti
Refer Senate Bill 15-018 to the Committee on Finan		PASS
FAIL



11:10 AM -- SB15-018

Representative Neville, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 15-018. Under current law, motor vehicle registrations expire on the last day of the month at the end of each 12-month registration period. A 30-day grace period is granted before late fees are assessed. If a vehicle is not registered with the Department of Revenue (DOR) within the timeframe required by law, the vehicle owner is subject to a late fee of $25 for each month, or portion of a month, following the expiration of the registration period; except that the total late fee is capped at $100. Fee revenue is credited $10 to the county government registering a vehicle; remaining revenue is deposited into the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) for subsequent distribution to the State Highway Fund (60 percent), counties (22 percent), and municipalities (18 percent).

The bill repeals the late vehicle registration fee for all motor vehicle types.


11:13 AM

Representative Neville distributed three documents containing data to support his presentation (Attachments A, B, and C). He responded to questions from the committee.

15HouseState0318AttachA.pdf15HouseState0318AttachA.pdf 15HouseState0318AttachB.pdf15HouseState0318AttachB.pdf 15HouseState0318AttachC.pdf15HouseState0318AttachC.pdf

11:24 AM -- R.J. Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers' Association, testified in support of the bill with an amendment. Mr. Hicks spoke about the Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery Act (FASTER) and how it affects motor carriers. He discussed a possible amendment that would allow an exemption from late fee after a review process. He responded to questions from the committee.

11:37 AM -- Mizraim Cordero, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Cordero discussed the importance of infrastructure investment to keep up with ongoing population growth in Colorado.

11:39 AM -- Mark Radtke, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Radtke discussed current exemptions to the FASTER late fee. He expressed his opinion that the grace period for registering a vehicle is adequate. He responded to questions from the committee.

11:43 AM -- Mark Ruzzin, representing Boulder County, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Ruzzin spoke about Boulder County transportation infrastructure that has been improved with FASTER funding.

11:45 AM -- Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Karsian expressed his opinion that any reduction in transportation funding should be balanced with an equal increase. He discussed bridge enterprise funding that would be affected by the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.


11:48 AM

Representative Neville wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
BILL:SB15-018
TIME: 11:54:27 AM
MOVED:Neville P.
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 15-018 to the Committee on Finance. The motion failed on a vote of 4-7.
SECONDED:Tate
VOTE
Foote
No
Humphrey
Yes
Lontine
No
Neville P.
Yes
Primavera
No
Tate
Yes
Thurlow
No
Tyler
No
Willett
Yes
Salazar
No
Ryden
No
YES: 4 NO: 7 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL


BILL:SB15-018
TIME: 11:54:43 AM
MOVED:Salazar
MOTION:Postpone Senate Bill 15-018 indefinitely. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4.
SECONDED:Foote
VOTE
Foote
Yes
Humphrey
No
Lontine
Yes
Neville P.
No
Primavera
Yes
Tate
No
Thurlow
Yes
Tyler
Yes
Willett
No
Salazar
Yes
Ryden
Yes
Final YES: 7 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS