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BILL SUMMARY For HB22-1217

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 22, 2022       Location Old State Library

HB22-1217 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


02:18:54 PM  
Representatives Benavidez and Bockenfeld, prime sponsors, presented HB 22-1217, concerning measures to prevent catalytic converter theft.   Representative Benavidez explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need.  Representative Bockenfeld provided additional input on the merits of the legislation.  Representative Bockenfeld provided additional input on the benefits of the legislation.  Representative Benavidez responded to questions regarding the interplay of HB 22-1217 and other pending legislation concerning catalytic converter theft.  Representatives Benavidez and Bockenfeld responded to questions regarding engraving identification into a catalytic converter.  Written testimony may be found in Attachment A.
02:43:38 PM  
David Cardella, representing the Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association, testified in support of HB 22-1217. Jefferey Riester, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Cardella responded to questions regarding the timeline for acquiring a replacement catalytic converter. Jay Hicks, representing Colorado Auto Recyclers and ISRI, testified on the bill from an "amend" position. Discussion ensued regarding grant-making under the bill.

03:00:58 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
Moved Bockenfeld
Seconded Benavidez
Bacon
Benavidez
Bockenfeld
Carver
Daugherty
Luck
Lynch
Roberts
Woodrow
Tipper
Weissman
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:00:59 PM  
Representatives Benavidez and Bockenfeld provided closing remarks in support of HB 22-1217. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the legislation.

03:09:03 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1217, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Bockenfeld
Seconded Benavidez
Bacon Yes
Benavidez Yes
Bockenfeld Yes
Carver No
Daugherty Yes
Luck No
Lynch No
Roberts Yes
Woodrow Yes
Tipper Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS