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59AABAFE2BBD1B2687258ADE0072919B Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB24-079

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Mar 12, 2024      
Location LSB A



SB24-079 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:52:06 PM  
Representatives Weinberg
and Mabrey, bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 24-079 to the committee.
The bill authorizes a two-wheeled motorcycle to pass another vehicle in
the same lane under certain conditions.
03:01:49 PM  
Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:12:26 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
03:17:59 PM  
Deputy Chief James Martin, representing the Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police-Pueblo Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:20:44 PM  
Mr. Edward Schoenheit, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill.
Deputy Chief Jensen, representing the Colorado Association Chiefs of Police - Colorado Springs Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:24:57 PM  
Brandon Nathlich,
representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety-Colorado State Patrol,
responded to committee questions.

Mr. Larry Montgomery, representing themself and ABATE Colorado, testified
in a neutral position on the bill.
03:33:14 PM  
Mr. Nick Sands, representing the American Motorcyclist Association, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Jim Bensberg, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:39:11 PM  
Mr. Benjamin Royall, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Gregg Sheldon, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:44:20 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions form the committee.
03:44:30 PM  
Tiger Chandler, representing the Coalition of Independent Riders and the Confederation of Clubs, testified in support of the bill.


03:55:15 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment C)
Moved Vigil
Seconded Mauro
Boesenecker
Catlin
Frizell
Jodeh
Mauro
Parenti
Valdez
Vigil
Wilson
Lindsay
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:55:23 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.


04:00:45 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Vigil
Seconded Mauro
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell No
Jodeh Yes
Mauro No
Parenti Yes
Valdez No
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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