s_tra_2016a_2016-03-22t13:58:32z1 Hearing Summary
Date: 03/22/2016
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1231
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
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| Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment B). The motion p Refer House Bill 16-1231, as amended, to the Commi |
PASS PASS |
02:13 PM -- HB16-1231
Senator Carroll, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1231. The reengrossed bill limits the authority of state and local governments to use automated vehicle identification systems at traffic signals (red light cameras) to detect violations. Under the bill, red light cameras may only be used within a school zone, a construction or repair zone, or on a major roadway intended to serve through traffic, criteria for which are outlined in the bill. The bill requires any governmental entity that assesses fines using a red light camera to use that revenue solely for traffic safety improvements, enforcement, and other related purposes. A strike-below amendment, L.007 (Attachment B), was distributed and explained.
16SenateTran0322AttachB.pdf
02:24 PM -- Lieutenant Ted Block, representing the Denver Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:28 PM -- Kristen Forrestal, representing the Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to explain amendment L.007.
02:29 PM -- Sergeant Michael Farr, representing the Denver Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:33 PM -- Ted Porras, representing the Denver Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:48 PM -- Lieutenant Craig Horton, representing the Fort Collins Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:53 PM -- Commander Matt Rippy, representing the Commerce City Police Department, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:56 PM -- Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. She stated that both the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and the Colorado State Patrol are opposed to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
03:00 PM -- Ed Shackelford, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He distributed written copies of his testimony (Attachment C).
16SenateTran0322AttachC.pdf
| BILL: | HB16-1231 | |
| TIME: | 03:04:47 PM | |
| MOVED: | Baumgardner | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment B). The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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Cooke
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Yes
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Garcia
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No
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Todd
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No
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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03:05 PM
Senator Carroll wrapped up her presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
| BILL: | HB16-1231 | |
| TIME: | 03:05:42 PM | |
| MOVED: | Baumgardner | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1231, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | |
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Cooke
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Yes
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Garcia
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No
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Todd
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No
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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03:06 PM
The committee adjourned.