s_blt_2017a_2017-01-23t14:05:06z0 Hearing Summary
Date: 01/23/2017
Location: SCR 354
BILL SUMMARY for SB17-043
SENATE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS, LABOR, & TECHNOLOGY
| Votes: View--> | Action Taken: |
| Refer Senate Bill 17-043 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
02:05 PM -- SB 17-043
Senator Moreno and Senator Hill introduced Senate Bill 17-043, concerning driver medical certificates for transportation network companies. The bill eliminates the requirement that transportation network company drivers provide proof of medical fitness before being permitted to drive. They provided a handout to the committee (Attachment A). Senator Moreno responded to questions from the committee.
170123 AttachA.pdf
02:11 PM -- Mike Gullatte, Public Utilities Commission, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:17 PM -- John Hafer, A Custom Coach, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:20 PM -- Shane Stickel, Presidential Worldwide Transportation, spoke in opposition to the bill. He responded to comments from the committee.
02:22 PM -- Ron Jack, Public Utilities Commission, responded to questions from the committee regarding fingerprinting.
02:30 PM -- Rena Davis, Lyft, spoke in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
02:38 PM
Senator Moreno made closing comments on the merits of the bill. Senator Hill discussed the handout.
| BILL: | SB17-043 | |
| TIME: | 02:41:44 PM | |
| MOVED: | Neville T. | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-043 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the Consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | |
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Jahn
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Yes
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Kerr
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Yes
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Priola
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Yes
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Smallwood
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Yes
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Williams A.
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Yes
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Neville T.
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Yes
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Tate
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Yes
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Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:44 PM
The committee adjourned.