Location: SCR 352
Final
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1008
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1008
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
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| Refer House Bill 16-1008 to the Committee of the W | PASS |
12:42 PM -- HB16-1008
The committee took a brief recess.
12:44 PM
The committee returned to order. Senators Cooke and Heath, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 16-1008. Under the reengrossed bill, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) may open up an area of a roadway that is not a traffic lane (i.e. the shoulder) for use by certain commercial vehicles (i.e. public buses).
To permit the use of a designated area, CDOT must:
- • consult with the Colorado State Patrol in the Department of Public Safety (DPS);
• establish conditions of use for the area; and
• enter into a written agreement with authorized users.
Subject to the conditions of use, the bus driver has sole discretion in determining whether or not to drive on a shoulder based on his or her safety assessment. CDOT must also work with local government agencies when implementing the use of a shoulder.
12:49 PM -- Tom Tobiassen, representing the Regional Transportation District (RTD) board of directors, testified in support of the bill.
12:50 PM -- Dave Genova, representing RTD, testified in support of the bill.
12:55 PM -- Herb Atchison, representing the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, and the City of Westminster, testified in support of the bill.
12:58 PM -- Andy Karsian, representing CDOT, testified in support of the bill.
01:00 PM -- Jennifer Jones, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.
01:02 PM -- Elena Wilken, representing the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies, testified in support of the bill.
01:04 PM
Senators Cooke and Heath wrapped up their presentation and asked for a favorable recommendation.
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| BILL: | HB16-1008 | |
| TIME: | 01:05:11 PM | |
| MOVED: | Cooke | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1008 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | |
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Cooke |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Todd |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Baumgardner |
No |
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Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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01:05 PM
The committee adjourned.