0808D9B02FCEAD6C872583EB00764C70 Hearing Summary

The committee took a brief recess.

The committee reconvened.

Representative Hansen and Representative Gray introduced Senate Bill 19-239. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Transportation to convene a stakeholder group to examine the economic, environmental, and transportation system impacts of new and emerging transportation technologies, and make any recommendations.  The bill sponsors provided the committee with amendments L.016 and L.018 (Attachments A and B).

Andy Karsian, Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Honn, Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.

Greg Fulton, Colorado Motor Carriers Association and Freight Advisory Council, testified on the bill from a neutral position if amended. Mr. Fulton provided three handouts to the committee (Attachments C, D, and E). Mr. Fulton responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Gray discussed amendments L.016 and L.018.

Committee members discussed other potential amendments with the bill sponsors.

The bill sponsors made closing remarks.