Senator Roberts, prime sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 26-035 Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties. The bill increases the penalties for improper passing and repeat speeding violations.

Skyler McKinley, representing AAA, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Nathlich, representing Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Claire Carmelia, representing Northwest Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Tamara Pogue, representing Counties & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT), testified in support of the bill. Laura Daniels, representing Gunnison County, testified in support of the bill.

The prior panel responded to questions from the committee.

Charles Testa, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified to amend the bill. Dana Steiner, representing Colorado Freedom Fund, testified to amend the bill.

Austin Wingate, representing Grand County, testified in support of the bill. Edward Raegner, representing Grand County BOCC, testified in support of the bill. Merrit Linke, representing Grand County, testified in support of the bill.

Ann-Marie Sandquist, representing Town of Silverthorne, testified in support of the bill. Dara MacDonald, representing Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST), testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Godes, representing I-70 Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Huseman, representing Colorado Department of Revenue, was available to answer committee questions.

Written testimony is included as Attachment A.