Date: 04/25/2012

Final
BILL SUMMARY for SB12-044

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer Senate Bill 12-044 to the Committee on ApproPASS



06:32 PM -- Senate Bill 12-044 - Concerning Mass Transit Fare Payment

Representative Pabon, prime sponsor, explained that Senate Bill 12-044 creates a new class B traffic infraction for failure to pay the applicable fare or to present a valid transit pass or coupon while using public transportation. Under the bill, the infraction is punishable by a fine of $75.

The following persons testified:

06:37 PM -- Mr. Jeff Clayton, representing the Judicial Department, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Clayton commented on the bill and said that the County Sheriffs of Colorado endorse the bill. Mr. Clayton responded to questions from the committee concerning theft of public transportation.

06:41 PM -- Judge John Marcucci, representing the Denver County Court, testified in support of the bill. Judge Marcucci commented on the bill and crimes affected by the legislation. He commented on the Regional Transportation District trespass policy and the savings the state would realize from the legislation.
BILL:SB12-044
TIME: 06:50:17 PM
MOVED:Pabon
MOTION:Refer Senate Bill 12-044 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 13-0.
SECONDED:Acree
VOTE
Acree
Yes
Beezley
Yes
Conti
Yes
Holbert
Yes
Hullinghorst
Yes
Kagan
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Labuda
Yes
McCann
Yes
Pabon
Yes
Swalm
Yes
Swerdfeger
Yes
DelGrosso
Yes
Final YES: 13 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



06:51 PM

The committee adjourned.