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H_TLG_2021A 03/24/2021 01:34:47 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/24/2021
Attendance
Arndt *
Catlin X
Froelich X
Hooton X
Pelton X
Pico X
Sullivan X
Valdez D. *
Van Winkle X
Gray X
Exum X
Time 01:34:47 PM to 04:12:36 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Exum
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1128 Referred to House Appropriations
HB21-1066 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1073 Referred to House Finance
HB21-1014 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB21-1128 - Referred to House Appropriations
01:35:22 PM  
Representative Michaelson
Jenet, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1128 concerning the creation
of a special license plate for end-of-life care.  The bill requires
a person to make a donation to a designated non-profit when applying for
the hospice and palliative care license plate and annually.  In addition,
a person must pay two additional one-time fees, along with the normal fees,
to be credited to the Highway Users Tax Fund and the Licensing Services
Cash Fund.
01:37:05 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
01:37:23 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to additional questions.
01:41:13 PM  
Tim Bowen, representing Home Care and Hospice Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
01:43:55 PM  
The bill sponsor made final remarks.
01:44:06 PM  
The committee made final remarks.


01:46:27 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1128 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gray
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt Excused
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pelton Yes
Pico Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1066 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:46:56 PM  
Representative Michaelson
Jenet, co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1066 concerning the modification
of monthly financial reporting requirements of the Department of Transportation
(CDOT).  The bill will require CDOT to submit additional financial
information to the State Controller.
01:47:47 PM  
Andy Karsian, representing
CDOT, testified in support of the bill.
01:53:17 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.


01:54:28 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1066 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt Excused
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pelton Yes
Pico Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1073 - Referred to House Finance
01:54:51 PM  
Representatives Michaelson
Jenet and Van Beber, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1073 concerning
the creation of a support foster families license plate.  To be issued
the license plate, the bill requires a person to make a donation to a designated
nonprofit organization.  In addition to the normal license plate fees,
the bill requires that two additional one-time fees be paid.  The
fees will be credited to the Highway Users Tax Fund and the Licensing Services
Cash Fund.
01:59:13 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:01:39 PM  
Commissioner Chaz Tedesco, representing Adams County , testified in support of the bill. Benjamin Waters, representing Fostering Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:05:57 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill. The witnesses made comments about the bill.
02:07:46 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
02:09:39 PM  
Angela Zbikowski, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Ashley Chase, representing the Colorado Office of the Child's Representative, testified in support of the bill. Tori Shuler, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:17:47 PM  
Renee Bernhard, representing
Foster Source, testified in support of the bill.  Written testimony
was submitted (Attachment A).
02:25:20 PM  
The bill sponsors
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
02:25:49 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:26:11 PM  
Jery Payne, representing
the Office of Legislative Legal Services, provided information about the
amendment.
02:37:14 PM  
The committee took a recess.
02:37:35 PM  
The committee came back to order.


02:42:50 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
Moved Gray
Seconded Valdez D.
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pelton
Pico
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn
02:43:01 PM  
The motion to adopt
amendment L.001 (Attachment B) was withdrawn.
02:43:16 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
02:45:17 PM  
The committee made closing remarks.


02:49:23 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1073 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Gray
Seconded Catlin
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pelton Yes
Pico Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1014 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
02:49:58 PM  
The committee took a short recess.
02:50:15 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:53:05 PM  
The committee took another recess.
02:55:01 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:58:38 PM  
Representatives Michaelson
Jenet and Baisley, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1014 concerning
the ability of a person to voluntarily disclose disability information
to the Department of Revenue.  The bill proposes a discreet identifying
disability symbol be added to a person's driver license or identification
card if requested.  According to the bill, the disability information
would be immediately available to a peace officer.
03:03:32 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill.
03:07:43 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:08:40 PM  
Jess Stainbrook, representing Invisible Disabilities Association, testified in support of the bill. Rebecca Zickerman, representing Invisible Disabilities Association, testified in support of the bill.
03:30:41 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
03:31:04 PM  
The committee came back to order.
03:43:52 PM  
John Kelty, representing MEAction Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Wayne Connell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Ali Thompson, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
03:51:10 PM  
Jennifer Morgan,
representing the Invisible Disabilities Association, testified in support
of the bill.  Timothy Bishop, representing himself, testified in support
of the bill.  Alan Lewis, representing Natural Grocers, testified
in support of the bill. DeAnna Rumsey, representing The Independence Center,
testified in a neutral position on the bill.  Written testimony and
letters were submitted (Attachment C).
04:01:48 PM  
Representative Michaelson
Jenet explained the amendments, L.002, L.003, and L.004 (Attachments D,
E, and F).


04:09:49 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment D).
Moved Gray
Seconded Arndt
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pelton
Pico
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:10:40 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E).
Moved Gray
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pelton
Pico
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:11:15 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F).
Moved Gray
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pelton
Pico
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:12:10 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1014, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gray
Seconded Pico
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Excused
Pelton Yes
Pico Yes
Sullivan Excused
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:12:36 PM   The committee adjourned.






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