Colorado General AssemblyToggle Main Menu
Agency NameToggle Agency Menu

S_TRA_2021A 02/16/2021 01:33:47 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 02/16/2021
Attendance
Coram X
Donovan X
Hisey X
Scott X
Zenzinger X
Pettersen X
Winter X
Time 01:33:47 PM to 02:31:42 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Winter
This Report was prepared by Elizabeth Haskell
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 21-Public Utilities Commission Committee Discussion Only
Conf 21-Transportation Commission Committee Discussion Only
Box/Webex Video Committee Discussion Only
SB21-076 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

01:33:50 PM
Senator Winter called the meeting to order.



Conf 21-Public Utilities Commission - Committee Discussion Only
01:35:05 PM  
Patti Salazar, Executive
Director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), introduced Public
Utilities Commission appointee, Eric Blank. Public Testimony can be found
in Attachment A.
01:35:54 PM  
Eric Blank, appointee,
told the committee about his professional background and why he wants to
serve as a Public Utilities Commissioner.  Mr. Blank's appointment
letter and resume can be found in Attachment B.
01:38:41 PM  
Mr. Blank responded to questions from committee members.
01:52:10 PM  
Committee questions and discussion followed.
01:54:48 PM  
Senator Winter laid over the confirmation of Mr. Blank until next meeting.



Conf 21-Transportation Commission - Committee Discussion Only
01:56:16 PM  
Andy Karsian, Colorado Department of Transportation, introduced Elizabeth Hickey.
01:56:59 PM  
Elizabeth Hickey,
appointee, told the committee about her experience and why she wants to
be the Colorado Transportation Commissioner for District 9.  Ms. Hickey's
appointment letter and the Governor's Executive order may be found in Attachment
C. Her resume may be found at the State Archives.
01:59:23 PM  
Ms. Hickey responded to questions.
02:11:20 PM  
Senator Winter laid over the confirmation of Elizabeth Blank until February 23, 2021.



Box/Webex Video - Committee Discussion Only
02:12:57 PM  
The committee watched a video that described the Box and Webex processes for the 2021 session.



SB21-076 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
02:19:43 PM  
Senator Ray Scott,
bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-076. This bill authorizes the General
Assembly to appropriate money from the General Fund or the Highway Users
Tax Fund to fund the electronic system authorized through House Bill 18-1299.
 In addition, the bill allows the DOR to set and collect a fee of
up to $3 on third-party transactions.  This fee revenue is credited
to the newly created Electronic Transactions Fund.  Money in the fund
is subject to annual appropriation to facilitate the implementation of
a third-party vehicle titling and registration system.
02:24:14 PM  
Senator Scott responded to questions.
02:25:02 PM  
Sarah Hunsicker, DOR Electronic Registration & Titling, testified in support of the bill.
02:28:06 PM  
John Brueggeman, representing Vitu, testified in support of the bill.


02:29:50 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Scott
Seconded
Coram
Donovan
Hisey
Scott
Zenzinger
Pettersen
Winter
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:29:51 PM  
Senator Scott made closing comments.


02:31:28 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-076, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Scott
Seconded
Coram Yes
Donovan Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott Yes
Zenzinger Yes
Pettersen Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:31:42 PM   The committee adjourned.






Colorado legislature email addresses ending in @state.co.us are no longer active. Please replace @state.co.us with @coleg.gov for Colorado legislature email addresses. Details

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details