Representatives Froelich and Ortiz, bill sponsors, introduced Senate Bill 24-065 to the committee. The bill prohibits adults from using a mobile electronic device while driving, with certain exceptions, and adjusts the classification, fine amounts, and license points for this offense. Bill sponsors provided written materials to the committee that can be found as Attachment A. .

Mr. Skyler McKinley, representing AAA - The Auto Club Group, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Michael Raber, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Joan Stang, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Xavier Melendez, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Chief-Matthew Packard, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Chief Packard responded to questions from the committee.

Mr. Peter Webber, representing Boulder Junior Cycling, testified in support of the bill. Amedeo Claudia, representing Boulder Junior Cycling, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jon Sendor, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Molly Thiessen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Amy Kenreich, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dan Perkins, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Steve Kiefer, representing the Kiefer Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mike Moses, representing Bike Fort Collins, testified in support of the bill.

Mx. Dana Steiner, representing the Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in opposition to the bill. Audrey DeBarros, representing Commuting Solutions and the Northwest Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Ms. Shelley Forney, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Susan Dane, representing Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Teri Vogel, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Triny Willerton, representing It Could Be Me, testified in support of the bill. Tuesday Black, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jennifer Smith, representing Stopdistractions.org, testified in support of the bill. June Churchill, representing the Denver Bicycle Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Craig Towler, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Andrew Iltis, representing the Downtown Denver Partnership, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Thomas O'Sullivan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Committee discussion continued.

Mr. Carl Castillo, representing the City of Boulder, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Scott O'Sullivan, representing Rider Justice and Biker Down, testified in support of the bill.

Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.