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BILL SUMMARY For SB22-144

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Mar 10, 2022       Location SCR 357

SB22-144 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar


10:13:56 AM  
Senator Zenzinger, prime sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 22-144. The bill allows transportation network companies to contract with schools, governments, and tax-exempt entities, subject to Public Utilities Commission regulation.
10:14:28 AM  
Senator Zenzinger read public testimony into the record from Gregory Jackson (Attachment A).
10:19:30 AM  
Michael Neil, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified to amend the the bill.
10:25:55 AM  
JoyAnn Ruscha, representing Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified to amend the bill.
10:29:18 AM  
Trish Donahue, representing HopSkipDrive, testified in support of the bill.
10:30:28 AM  
Katie Koivisto, representing Denver Human Services, testified in support of the bill.
10:34:05 AM  
Ms. Donahue answered questions from the committee.
10:37:48 AM  
Dr. Pamela Fischhaber, representing Public Utilities Commission, was available to answer committee questions.
10:37:49 AM  
Additional written testimony is included as Attachment B.
10:39:39 AM  
Senator Zenzinger introduced and explained amendment L.001 (Attachment C).

10:40:05 AM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Donovan
Hisey
Scott
Bridges
Winter
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
10:40:06 AM  
Senator Zenzinger gave closing comments on the bill.

10:45:49 AM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 22-144, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Donovan Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott Excused
Bridges Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS