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S_TRA_2024A 04/26/2024 02:25:28 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 04/26/2024
Attendance
Exum X
Hinrichsen *
Kirkmeyer X
Pelton B. X
Winter F. *
Cutter X
Priola X
Time 02:25:28 PM to 03:30:28 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Priola
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB24-095 Amended, referred to Senate Finance
HB24-1030 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB24-095 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance

02:25:42 PM  
Senator Kirkmeyer and Majority Leader Rodriguez, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill 24-095 Air Quality Ozone Levels. The bill addresses high ozone levels in the Front Range through a variety of mechanisms, including creating a voucher program, repealing a tax credit, creating a rebate program, modifying an existing grant program, and requiring air quality studies.
02:30:58 PM  
Senator Kirkmeyer gave an overview of upcoming amendments.
02:31:12 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:36:33 PM  
Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions about the fiscal note.
02:42:46 PM  
Commissioner James, representing Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Gary Bishop, representing Weld County Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill. Tom Knox, representing Valley Can, testified in support of the bill.
02:48:45 PM  
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
02:49:00 PM  
Assemblyman Watts, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Rich Werner, representing Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance - Upstate Colorado Economic Development, testified in support of the bill.
02:58:34 PM  
Dr. Annareli Morales,
representing Weld County Board of County Commissioners, was available to
answer committee questions. Courtney Taylor, representing Weld County Board
of County Commissioners, was available to answer committee questions.
03:02:07 PM  
James Brandon, representing AirCare Colorado DBA Envirotest Systems, testified to amend the bill.
03:02:21 PM  
Mr. Brandon responded to questions from the committee.
03:07:00 PM  
The sponsors introduced
and explained amendments L.003 (Attachment A), L.005 (Attachment B), L.007
(Attachment C), L.008 (Attachment D), L.011 (Attachment E), and L.012 (Attachment
F).


03:07:31 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:08:03 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:08:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:09:05 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:09:44 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.011
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:11:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.012
Moved Kirkmeyer
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:12:17 PM  
Senator Priola moved
and explained amendment L.009 (Attachment G).


03:12:56 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.009
Moved Priola
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:12:59 PM  
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
03:14:13 PM  
Senator Hinrichsen
gave closing comments on the bill.
03:15:05 PM  
Senator Cutter gave
closing comments on the bill.
03:15:28 PM  
Senator Priola gave
closing comments on the bill.


03:17:02 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-095, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Kirkmeyer Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Winter F. Yes
Cutter Yes
Priola Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1030 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

03:18:00 PM  
Senators Cutter and
Exum, co-prime sponsors, reintroduced House Bill 24-1030 Railroad Safety
Requirements. The bill was previously laid over for action only on April
17.
03:18:08 PM  
Senator Cutter described
amendments L.031 (Attachment H) and L.032 (Attachment I).


03:28:47 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.031
Moved Priola
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:29:02 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.032
Moved Priola
Seconded
Exum
Hinrichsen
Kirkmeyer
Pelton B.
Winter F.
Cutter
Priola
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:29:30 PM  
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.


03:29:53 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1030, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Exum Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Kirkmeyer No
Pelton B. No
Winter F. Yes
Cutter Yes
Priola Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:30:28 PM   The committee adjourned.






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