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BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1452

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date Apr 17, 2024       Location LSB A

HB24-1452 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


03:31:17 PM  
Representatives Ortiz and Bacon, bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 24-1452 to the committee. The bill requires large hub airports to ensure accessibility for travelers with disabilities.
03:44:00 PM  
Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
03:48:32 PM  
John Redmond, representing the City and County of Denver and Denver International Airport, testified to amend the bill.
Kerry Tipper, representing the Denver City Attorney's Office, testified to amend the bill.
Ms. Drea Modugno, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:53:21 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
04:09:46 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
04:09:54 PM  
Carol Reagan, representing Denver International Airport, was available to answer committee questions.
04:11:15 PM  
Jack Johnson, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Julie Reiskin, representing the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chris Hinds, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Izzy Abbass, representing Mountain States Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America, testified in support of the bill.
04:21:43 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
04:31:17 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
04:35:30 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.
04:43:57 PM  
Committee members provided final comments on the bill.

04:52:46 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 24-1452 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Vigil
Seconded Jodeh
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Frizell No
Jodeh Yes
Mauro Yes
Parenti Yes
Valdez No
Vigil Yes
Wilson No
Lindsay Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS