3EBB1E9A2098A9FA872589A3000F40B4 Hearing Summary

Representative Snyder, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 23-280. The bill creates an enterprise, two grant programs, and an income tax credit, among other changes, to address hazardous materials transportation and vehicle emissions.  Written public testimony about the bill is included as Attachment C.

Mr. Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Fuel Marketers, testified in support of the bill.

Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Omar Moreno, representing Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. John Drafts, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Travis Madsen, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified to amend the bill.

Angie Binder, representing the Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

Jacob Belgrad, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Randy Wheelock, representing Clear Creek County and Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified to amend the bill.

Claire Carroll, representing the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments Water Quality/Quantity Committee, testified to amend the bill.

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee returned to order.

Mr. Todd Ohlheiser, representing the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Colorado Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, testified in support of the bill.

Captain John Hahn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, was available to answer committee questions.

Esther van Mourik, representing the Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.

Representative Snyder wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable amendment.