581D86BB6F85C2058725881B006E47F6 Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For SB22-175SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGYDate Apr 5, 2022 Location SCR 357 SB22-175 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/74E381634A72...$File/Attachment A Merged.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A Merged.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/E039F672EBAD...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/F639E3BB99AA...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 02:04:36 PM Senators Hansen and Fields, co-prime sponsors, explained Senate Bill 22-175, concerning the use of mobile electronic devices when driving a motor vehicle. They discussed distracted drivers, safety, insurance premiums, and similar "hands free" legislation in other states. 02:10:37 PM Craig Towler, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jennifer Smith, representing StopDistractions.org, testified in support of the bill. Honorable David Strickland, representing General Motors, testified in support of the bill. 02:21:07 PM Ms. Susan Dane, representing Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving (CORD), testified in support of the bill. Dr. Rebecca Kornas, representing Colorado ACEP, testified in support of the bill. 02:26:56 PM Ms. Cassie Tanner, representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Robye Nothnagel, representing self, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jaime Lewis, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. 02:36:30 PM Mr. Michael O'Sullivan, representing Students For Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill. Greg Fulton, representing Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Robert Frank, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. 02:45:51 PM Ms. Georgia Rudolph, representing Students For Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Zion Taylor, representing Students For Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Devin Joslin, representing City of Boulder, testified in support of the bill. 02:45:52 PM Additional written testimony is included as Attachment A. 02:54:32 PM Senator Hansen distributed and explained Amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The amendment clarifies certain definitions. Committee members asked questions about the amendment. Jery Payne, Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions about the amendment and clarified the definition of "using." 03:00:27 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) Moved Bridges Seconded Donovan Hisey Scott Bridges Winter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:00:28 PM Senator Hansen distributed and explained Amendment L.003 about restructuring related fines (Attachment C). 03:01:12 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) Moved Bridges Seconded Donovan Hisey Scott Bridges Winter YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:01:14 PM Committee members asked questions about fines and driving-related points. The bill sponsors clarified that no points will be assessed with an affirmative defense. 03:03:34 PM The bill sponsors made closing remarks. 03:08:03 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-175, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Bridges Seconded Donovan Yes Hisey Yes Scott Yes Bridges Yes Winter Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS