6F4AEC4BA1EFEDD587258837000C0E2D Hearing Summary

Sens. Gonzales and Sonnenberg introduced House Bill 22-1314. The bill updates state towing requirements, notification procedures, and lien processes, and grants the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) additional authority to promulgate rules related to non-consensual towing and to deny permit applications or permit renewals of towing carriers who commit towing-related offenses or act against the public interest.

Mr. Allex Luna, representing United for a New Economy, testified in support of the bill. Miss. Erika Reyes, representing United for a New Economy, testified in support of the bill. Miss Lindsey Wilson, representing United for a New Economy, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Zach Neumann, representing The COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project, testified in support of the bill.

Director Doug Dean, representing the Public Utilities Commission, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Marvin Reyes, representing United for a New Economy, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sonia Sarabia, representing 9to5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Shaun Riley, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors gave some closing remarks.