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BILL SUMMARY For SB20-118

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Feb 13, 2020       Location SCR 352

SB20-118 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance


11:18:13 AM  
Senator Hisey, prime sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 20-118, concerning the transfer of the function of issuing permits for the transportation of hazardous materials by motor vehicle from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation.  The bill makes the transfer effective January 1, 2021.
11:21:09 AM  
The committee made comments on the bill.
11:21:25 AM  
Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
11:22:28 AM  
Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.
11:24:30 AM  
Captain John Hahn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.
11:26:41 AM  
The witnesses responded to committee questions.
11:27:14 AM  
Senator Hisey distributed and spoke about Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
11:32:35 AM  
Senator Hisey made comments on the fiscal note.

11:33:17 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
Moved Hisey
Seconded
Foote
Hisey
Scott
Donovan
Winter
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection

11:33:53 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 20-118, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Hisey
Seconded
Foote Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott Yes
Donovan Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS