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S_TRA_2024A 04/08/2024 01:34:38 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 04/08/2024
Attendance
Exum X
Hansen X
Hinrichsen X
Pelton B. X
Simpson X
Cutter X
Priola X
Time 01:34:38 PM to 02:38:05 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Priola
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 24-Air Quality Control Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 24-Transportation Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate
HB24-1250 Referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 24-Air Quality Control Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
01:34:49 PM  
Jojo La, Director
of Environmental Boards and Commissions at the Colorado Department of Public
Health & Environment, introduced the appointees to the Air Quality
Control Commission.
01:36:20 PM  
Martha Rudolph introduced
herself and gave an overview of her interest in continuing to serve on
the commission.
01:37:59 PM  
Curtis Rueter introduced himself and gave an overview of his interest in continuing to serve on the commission.
01:38:24 PM  
The appointees answered
questions from the committee.


01:46:52 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Curtis Rueter, Martha Rudolph to the Conf 24-Air Quality Control Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Exum Yes
Hansen Excused
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Cutter Yes
Priola Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 24-Transportation Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
01:47:00 PM  
Emily Haddaway, Legislative
Liaison for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), introduced
the nominees to the Transportation Commission. Herman Stockinger, Deputy
Executive Director at CDOT, was available to answer committee questions.
01:50:24 PM  
Shelley Cook introduced herself and gave an overview of her interest in serving on the commission. James Kelly introduced himself and gave an overview of his interest in serving on the commission. Rick Ridder introduced himself and explained his interest in serving on the commission.
01:57:09 PM  
Barbara Bowman introduced herself and explained her interest in serving on the commission. Hannah Parsons introduced herself and explained her interest in serving on the commission.
02:05:38 PM  
Mr. Stockinger responded
to a question from the committee.
02:06:09 PM  
Mr. Ridder, Mr. Kelly, and Ms. Cook responded to a question from the committee.
02:10:46 PM  
Mr. Stockinger responded to additional questions from the committee.


02:16:00 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Shelley Cook, James Kelly, Rick Ridder, Barbara Bowman, Hannah Parsons to the Conf 24-Transportation Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Exum Yes
Hansen Excused
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson Yes
Cutter Yes
Priola Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB24-1250 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
02:16:06 PM  
The committee took
a brief recess.
02:16:43 PM  
Senators Hansen and Smallwood, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 24-1250 Driving Improvement Course Driver's License Points. The bill allows an individual convicted of a traffic offense to complete a traffic improvement course in order to waive license suspension points.
02:21:15 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:23:32 PM  
Jake Dinwiddie, representing Drive Safe, testified in support of the bill. Dan Jablan, representing Rocky Mountain Insurance Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:32:18 PM  
Senator Hinrichsen
gave comments on the bill and Mr. Dinwiddie gave additional comments.
02:33:24 PM  
Sponsors gave closing comments.


02:37:54 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 24-1250 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Hansen
Seconded
Exum Yes
Hansen Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Cutter Yes
Priola Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:38:05 PM   The committee adjourned.






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