Representative Gray, prime sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 20-017, concerning a requirment that the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) include information about its public-private partnerships in its annual report to the committees of the House of Representatives and the Senate that have jurisdiction over transportation.  The bill adds additional reporting requirements for the HPTE, including the process for selecting the partnership; and  information contained in proposed and executed contracts, such as financial and performance provisions.  The new reporting requirements are effective in the annual report due in 2021.

The sponsor responded to questions from the committee.

Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.