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H_TLG_2021A 03/31/2021 02:18:16 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/31/2021
Attendance
Arndt *
Catlin *
Froelich X
Hooton X
Pico X
Rich X
Sullivan X
Valdez D. X
Van Winkle X
Gray X
Exum X
Time 02:18:16 PM to 05:07:10 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Exum
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1139 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1168 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB21-1235 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB21-1139 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:18:33 PM  
Representative McKluskie,
prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1139 concerning the renewal of
driver licenses and identification cards by mail and electronically.  In
addition, the bill allows more individuals to sign minor driver logs to
be used for instruction permits.  The bill requires individuals over
the age of 80 to have and attest that they have had an eye exam within
the last 6 months when renewing a license.  The bill will allow individuals
to renew online electronically, as long as the photo on file with the Department
of Revenue is recent as required by federal law.

02:23:27 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
02:23:41 PM  
Dr. Deanna Alexander, representing Colorado Optometric Association, testified to amend the bill. Skyler McKinley, representing AAA , testified in a neutral position on the bill.
02:32:23 PM  
Kelly Sloan, representing
Freedom to Drive Coalition, testified in support of the bill.  Rosalie
Johnson, representing the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of
Motor Vehicles, testified in support of the bill.  Written testimony
from Darcie Perkins was submitted electronically (Attachment A).

02:38:20 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
02:40:10 PM  
Mike Dixon, representing the Division of Motor Vehicles, testified in support of the bill.
02:52:30 PM  
Mr. Dixon responded to questions from the committee.
02:58:41 PM  
The bill sponsor
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment B).



02:59:21 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
Moved Gray
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:59:56 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
03:01:56 PM  
The committee made closing remarks.


03:05:04 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1139, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Rich
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Yes
Rich 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



HB21-1168 - Amended, referred to House Finance


03:05:29 PM  
Representative Bacon
and Ricks, introduced House Bill 21-1168 concerning historically underutilized
businesses in local government procurement.  The bill requires local
governments with specific procurement budgets to collect data for five
years and report to the Secretary of State on procurement activities related
to underutilized businesses.  The Secreatry of State must share the
data with the Department of Local Affairs who will report the data during
the SMART Act hearings, according to the bill.  The bill includes
a definition of the phrase historically underutilized business.  Representative
Bacon provided written materials to the committe (Attachment C).

03:07:23 PM  
Representative Bacon
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).

03:07:52 PM  
Representative Ricks made opening remarks.
03:15:45 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:17:12 PM  
Beauclarine Thomas, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill. Brandy DeLange, representing Metro Wastewater, testified in support of the bill as amended. Cassandra Walker Harvey, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Bruce Eisenhauer, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in a neutral position on the bill.
03:28:33 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
03:30:57 PM  
Maxine Pryor, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Jason Medina, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified to amend the bill.
03:44:42 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill.
03:45:09 PM  
Mr. Medina responded to questions from the committee.
03:45:50 PM  
Mr. Bergman responded to questions from the committee.
03:47:07 PM  
The witnesses continued to respond to questions.
03:49:55 PM  
The witnesses continued to respond to questions from the committee.
03:59:06 PM  
The bill sponsors explained the amendments.
04:01:55 PM  
The committee made comments.


04:02:31 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E).
Moved Pico
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Withdrawn


04:06:07 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F).
Moved Gray
Seconded Hooton
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:06:12 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
04:10:36 PM  
The committee came back to order.


04:17:12 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D).
Moved Gray
Seconded Hooton
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:18:13 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
04:18:27 PM  
The committee made closing remarks.


04:23:06 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1168, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Gray
Seconded Hooton
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Yes
Rich No
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1235 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


04:28:32 PM  
Representatives Bird
and Benavidez, co-prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1235 concerning
measures to improve public safety through the modification of the regulation
of fireworks.  The bill clarifies that individuals that are licensed
to sell, display, or import fireworks may not provide fireworks outside
of what their license allows.  In addition, exporters may no longer
sell to purchasers outside of the state, according to the bill, unless
a buyer is a licensed retailer and shows a valid out-of-state license and
registration.
04:32:43 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
04:33:38 PM  
AAeron Calkins, representing Olde Glory Fireworks, testified in opposition to the bill.
04:38:52 PM  
Carmen Olivarez,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Letters of
testimony and text about the bill were submitted (Attachment G).
04:46:44 PM  
Councilmember Heidi Henkel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Meghan MacKillop, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Steve O'Dorisio, representing his district in Adams County, testified in support of the bill.
04:57:00 PM  
The committee made closing remarks.
05:01:37 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill.


05:06:47 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1235 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Arndt
Arndt Yes
Catlin No
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico No
Rich No
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Excused
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


05:07:10 PM   The committee adjourned.






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