H_TLG_2019A 04/09/2019 11:26:27 AM Committee Summary

Senate Bill 19-077 was heard at an earlier meeting, March 20 2019, and testimony was taken.  The bill is being considered for action only.  Representative Hansen talked about amendment L.004 (Attachment A).

The bill sponsor talked about amendment L.006 (Amendment B).

The committee questioned the sponsor about amendment L.006, including the cap on rates and base rates.

Representative Valdez A. explained amendment L.008 (Attachment C).

The sponsor made closing remarks about the bill.

The committee made closing remarks about the bill.

Representative Landgraff introduced House Bill 19-1300 concerning vehicle identification number inspections performed by a peace officer certified to perform the inspection.  The bill raises the inspection fee to $50 and allows for the adjustment of the fee annually for inflation.  The bill limits the certification that a peace officer must have to perform inspections to a term of three years.

Representative Gray made opening remarks about the bill.

Representative Gray explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

The committee asked about how vehicle identification number inspections occur.

Jerry Cole, representing the Colorado Auto Theft Investigators, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer King-Sullivan representing Colorado Auto Theft Investigators, testified in support of the bill.

The committee questioned the witnesses about the time taken for one inspection and how often stolen vehicle parts or cars are found.

Representative Gray explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

The bill sponsors made closing remarks about the bill.