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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
| Date |
04/09/2025 |
| Attendance |
| Catlin |
X |
| Exum |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Mullica |
* |
| Pelton R. |
X |
| Simpson |
X |
| Sullivan |
X |
| Cutter |
* |
| Winter F. |
X |
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| Time |
01:31:20 PM to 03:10:36 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Winter F. |
| This Report was prepared by |
Nina Forbes |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hConf 25-Public Utilities Commission |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
| hConf 25-Front Range Passenger Rail District Board |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
| hHB25-1175 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB25-1197 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hHB25-1228 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole |
| hConf 25-Clean Transit Enterprise |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar |
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Conf 25-Public Utilities Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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01:31:49 PM |
Rebecca White, Director
of the Public Utilities Commission, introduced Eric Blank, Chairman of
the Public Utilities Commission.
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01:32:56 PM |
Eric Blank introduced himself and explained his interest in continuing to serve on the Public Utilities Commission.
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01:36:53 PM |
Mr. Blank answered questions from the committee.
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01:43:23 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of Eric Blank to the Conf 25-Public Utilities Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 25-Front Range Passenger Rail District Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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01:43:32 PM |
Megan Wagner, Brandeberry McKenna Public Affairs, gave an overview of the Front Range Passenger Rail District and introduced each of the appointees.
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01:46:06 PM |
John Putnam introduced
himself and explained his interest in serving on the board. Jose Soto introduced
himself and explained his interest in continuing to serve on the board.
Joshua Laipply introduced himself and explained his interest in continuing
to serve on the board.
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01:49:34 PM
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Motion |
Refer the appointment of John Putman, Jose Soto, Joshua Laipply to the Conf 25-Front Range Passenger Rail District Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB25-1175 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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01:49:43 PM |
Senator Rodriguez,
prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1175 Smart Meter
Opt-In Program. The bill requires large utilities to create communication
plans to notify customers about residential advanced metering infrastructure.
The sponsor distributed a handout (Attachment A).
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01:52:46 PM |
Doe Kelly, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Dr. Katherine Goff, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action and City of Northglenn, testified in opposition to the bill.
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01:54:56 PM |
Roseanna Jenne, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Nancy Eason, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified to amend the bill.
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02:09:07 PM |
Zoiy Galloay, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
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02:15:42 PM |
Michael Pascucci,
representing Xcel Energy, was available to answer committee questions.
Jeremy Ross, representing IBEW 111, was available to answer committee questions.
Mr. Ross responded to questions from the committee. Mr. Pascucci responded
to questions from the committee.
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02:15:43 PM |
Written testimony is included as Attachment B.
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02:24:40 PM |
The sponsor presented
amendment L.005 (Attachment C).
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02:24:44 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.005 |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Mullica |
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Pelton R. |
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Simpson |
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Sullivan |
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Cutter |
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Winter F. |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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02:24:51 PM |
The sponsor gave
closing comments on the bill.
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02:26:40 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1175, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 9 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB25-1197 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:26:58 PM |
Senator Ball and
Senator Amabile, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill
25-1197 Sale of Electrical Assisted Bicycles Requirements. The bill creates
disclosure and labeling requirements for sellers, manufacturers, and distributors
of electrical assisted bicycles.
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02:32:56 PM |
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
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02:37:10 PM |
Benedict Wright, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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02:37:14 PM |
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
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02:43:18 PM
|
Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1197 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
No |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Simpson |
No |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 6 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB25-1228 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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02:43:28 PM |
Senator Kirkmeyer, co-prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 25-1228 Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts. The bill changes the definition of âbest valueâ for design-build transportation contracts administered by the Department of Transportation.
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02:46:38 PM |
The sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
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02:46:56 PM |
Kevin Prichett, representing Climax Molybdenum, testified in support of the bill. Emily Haddaway, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, was available to answer committee questions. Robert Hays, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, was available to answer committee questions. Ms. Haddaway responded to questions from the committee. Mr. Hays also responded to questions from the committee.
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02:53:54 PM |
Senator Kirkmeyer and Senator Roberts, co-prime sponsor, gave closing comments on the bill.
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02:56:32 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 25-1228 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
No |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Conf 25-Clean Transit Enterprise - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
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02:56:45 PM |
Craig Secrest, Director
of the Clean Transit Enterprise, introduced himself, described the purpose
of the Clean Transit Enterprise, and introduced the appointees.
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03:00:47 PM |
Matt Frommer introduced
himself and explained his interest in continuing to serve on the enterprise.
Kathleen Bracke introduced herself and explained her interest in serving
on the enterprise. Dawn Block introduced herself and explained her interest
in continuing to serve on the enterprise.
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03:01:39 PM |
The nominees responded
to questions from the committee. Mr. Secrest also responded to questions
from the committee.
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03:10:19 PM
|
Motion |
Refer the appointment of Matt Frommer, Dawn Block, Kathleen Bracke to the Conf 25-Clean Transit Enterprise to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Cutter |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
Yes |
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Exum |
Yes |
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|
Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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|
Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Simpson |
Yes |
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Sullivan |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 8 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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| 03:10:36 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
