Date: 03/21/2006

Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB06-1165

SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Move HB06-1165 to the Committee of the Whole with PASS


02:17 PM -- House Bill 06-1165

Senator Tapia, prime sponsor, explained HB06-1165, which allows local governments to create districts for the purpose of creating quiet zones in residential areas near railroads.


02:19 PM

John Bramble, City of Brighton and the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of HB06-1165 and explained that the bill does not automatically create quiet zones or increase taxes in such districts, but it will allow local governments the financial mechanisms to create quiet zones according to federal codes. Mr. Bramble explained that the City of Brighton, like many communities in Colorado, has several neighborhoods which are in need of railroad quiet zones. He explained how a community goes about making improvements towards creating railroad quiet zones. Mr. Bramble addressed questions regarding the minimum length requirements, safety measures, and safety devices of railroad quiet zones.


02:30 PM

Senator Tapia, entered closing comments.
BILL:HB06-1165
TIME: 02:30:22 PM
MOVED:Tochtrop
MOTION:Move HB06-1165 to the Committee of the Whole with the recommendation that it be placed on the Consent Calendar. Motion passed on a 5-0-2 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Bacon
Yes
Entz
Excused
Jones
Excused
Kester
Yes
Tochtrop
Yes
Groff
Yes
Hanna
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS