CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1237
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Mar 10, 2026
Location LSB A
HB26-1237 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
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https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/47EBA72A3B50012E87258DB9006FBF94/$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement
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12:46:51 PM |
Representative Smith,
prime bill sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 26-1237 to the
committee. Representative Taggart is also a prime sponsor on the bill.
The bill makes various changes to statute regarding transportation safety,
and makes stopping, standing, or parking on a portion of roadway designated
as a bike lane a class B traffic infraction. |
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12:52:46 PM |
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee. |
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12:52:58 PM |
Emily Haddaway, representing
Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.
Jocelyn Rhymer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in
support of the bill. Jacqueline Claudia, representing The White Line, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Raber, representing Bike Jeffco, testified
in support of the bill. |
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01:03:47 PM |
Mr. Skyler McKinley,
representing AAA, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Peter Piccolo,
representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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01:09:03 PM |
Representative Smith introduced and explained amendment L.001, which can be found as Attachment A. Rebecca Bayetti, Office of Legislative Legal Services, provided additional comments on the amendment. |
01:13:11 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A) |
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Stewart R. |
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| Seconded |
Nguyen |
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Boesenecker |
Excused |
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Brooks |
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Jackson |
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Lindsay |
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Nguyen |
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Paschal |
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Phillips |
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Richardson |
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Suckla |
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Velasco |
Excused |
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Weinberg |
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Stewart R. |
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Froelich |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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01:13:12 PM |
Representative Smith
provided final comments on the bill. |
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01:14:52 PM |
Committee members provided final comments on the bill. |
01:16:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1237, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Stewart R. |
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| Seconded |
Phillips |
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Boesenecker |
Excused |
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Brooks |
Yes |
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Jackson |
Yes |
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Lindsay |
Yes |
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Nguyen |
Yes |
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Paschal |
Yes |
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Phillips |
Yes |
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Richardson |
Yes |
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Suckla |
Yes |
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Velasco |
Excused |
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Weinberg |
Yes |
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Stewart R. |
Yes |
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Froelich |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 11 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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