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H_TLG_2021A 03/16/2021 01:32:13 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/16/2021
Attendance
Arndt X
Catlin X
Exum *
Froelich *
Pico X
Rich X
Sullivan X
Valdez D. X
Van Winkle X
Hooton X
Gray X
Time 01:32:13 PM to 02:31:36 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Gray
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1056 Lay Over
HB21-1132 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB21-1127 Postponed Indefinitely

HB21-1056 - Lay Over
01:32:30 PM  
Representative Pelton,
prime sponsor, introduced HB21-1056 concerning public projects supervised
by the Department of Transportation (CDOT) that are subject to the Construction
Bidding for Public Projects Act.  Currently, CDOT is subject to the
act if a project is expected to exceed $150,000.  The bill raises
the amount to $500,000.  In addition, the bill raises the project
cost amount for which CDOT must obtain Transportation Commission approval
from $50,000 to $100,000.  Finally, the bill limits existing requirements
that CDOT pay local prevailing wages on specified federal acts to projects
that cost more than $500,000.
01:34:37 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
01:34:49 PM  
Andy Karsian, representing
CDOT, testified on the bill.
01:41:01 PM  
Mr. Karsian responded
to questions from the committee.
01:53:31 PM  
Mr. Karsian continued to respond to questions from the committee.
01:56:19 PM  
Eric Bergman, representing
Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill.  Tony Milo,
representing the Colorado Contractors Association, testified neutral to
the bill.
01:58:26 PM  
The bill was laid
over for action only on a future date to be determined.



HB21-1132 - Amended, referred to House Finance
02:00:16 PM  
Representatives Amabile
and Baisley, co-prime sponsors, provided information about HB21-1132 concerning
authorized distributions from the Local Government Limited Gaming Impact
Fund.  The bill specifies that documented gaming impacts should be
negative.  In addition, the bill gives priority for funding to eligible
local government entities that have lower property values.  Nonprofit
community mental health centers may also apply for grants related to gambling
addiction.  The bill sponsors provided a packet (Attachment A).
02:05:42 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:05:57 PM  
Senator Jeanne Nicholson,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Web Sill,
representing Gilpin County, testified neutral on the bill.


02:24:11 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B).
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Froelich
Arndt
Catlin
Exum
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Froelich
Gray
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:24:28 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
02:25:40 PM  
The members made comments.


02:28:11 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Froelich
Seconded Catlin
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Exum Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Froelich Yes
Gray Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1127 - Postponed Indefinitely
02:28:45 PM  
Representative Pico,
prime sponsor, introduced HB21-1127 concerning authorization for a county
to use county general fund money to fund roads and bridges.  Currently,
counties may only use general fund monies in a disaster emergency response.


02:31:23 PM
 Motion Postpone House Bill 21-1127 indefinitely.
Moved Pico
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Exum Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Froelich Yes
Gray Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:31:36 PM   The committee adjourned.






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