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96335569CE9FCE6C872589F60057DCF0 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PRESENTATION FROM TOWING AND RECOVERY

INTERIM COMMITTEE  TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 24, 2023      
Location Old State Library



Presentation from Towing and Recovery - Committee Discussion Only


09:59:44 AM  
John Connolly, of
Connolly's Towing and President of Colorado Towing and Recovery, introduced
himself and began his presentation. Mr. Connolly provided a handout, which
is included as Attachment C. He explained that some towers have good intent
and presented himself as available to help victims. Trevor Forbes, CEO
of Summit Vehicle Solutions, introduced himself.  Mr. Connolly responded
to questions from the committee about tack-on fees for towing to help fund
victim's impound and towing fees. Mr. Connolly explained the issue of deciding
what a "victim" is and how broad the definition is.  Mr.
Forbes responded to questions on the number of complaints against Wyatt's
Twoing, the Attorney General's investigation of Wyatt's Towing, and loan
programs. Mr. Forbes answered additional questions about the loan program.
Mr. Connolly responded to questions about who would fall under the definition
of a crime victim.






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