Bill Summary for Bill Number House Bill 10-1113 Report on the Ports of Entry

Date: 07/20/2012

Final
House Bill 10-1113 Report on the Ports of Entry

TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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02:40 PM -- House Bill 10-1113 Report on the Ports of Entry

Major Mark Savage, Colorado State Patrol (CSP), introduced himself and reviewed the transfer of the ports of entry (POE) from the DOR to the CSP that occurred on July 1, 2012. According to Major Savage, the transition went smoothly, although ongoing efforts will be required to monitor the integration of the POE within CSP. As an example of these efforts, he mentioned that the CSP is conducting a training next week to train POE personnel to consistently enforce and communicate POE rules to motor carriers and other customers at all locations. Major Savage said another focus for the CSP is to ensure that the collection of revenues continues and is consistent with the policies of the Department of Revenue. Regarding facilities, he said the CSP is looking at opportunities to co-locate state offices. Major Savage also discussed several technology enhancements and outreach efforts to get feedback and share information with stakeholders.

Representative Vaad asked for clarification about whether POE officers can serve as peace officers and if there are plans to have these persons obtain Peace Officer Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) certification. Major Savage responded that POE officers may currently act as peace officers in conjunction with their POE duties, but there are no plans to expand statutory powers and duties of POE officers.

Representative Young asked about the stakeholder process for the transition and whether it included owner operators. Major Savage said they are not as active in Colorado, but they have been contacted about the transfer and consolidation at a national level. R.J. Hicks commented on the professionalism of the Colorado State Patrol in carrying out the transfer.