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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB22-175
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Apr 5, 2022
Location SCR 357
SB22-175 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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02:04:36 PM |
Senators Hansen and
Fields, co-prime sponsors, explained Senate Bill 22-175, concerning the
use of mobile electronic devices when driving a motor vehicle. They
discussed distracted drivers, safety, insurance premiums, and similar "hands
free" legislation in other states.
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02:10:37 PM |
Craig Towler, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Jennifer Smith,
representing StopDistractions.org, testified in support of the bill.
Honorable David
Strickland, representing General Motors, testified in support of the bill.
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02:21:07 PM |
Ms. Susan Dane, representing
Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving (CORD), testified in support
of the bill.
Dr. Rebecca Kornas,
representing Colorado ACEP, testified in support of the bill.
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02:26:56 PM |
Ms. Cassie Tanner, representing AAA Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.
Mrs. Robye Nothnagel, representing self,
testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Jaime Lewis, representing Colorado
Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill.
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02:36:30 PM |
Mr. Michael O'Sullivan, representing Students
For Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.
Greg Fulton, representing Colorado Motor
Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Robert Frank, representing himself,
testified in support of the bill.
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02:45:51 PM |
Ms. Georgia Rudolph, representing Students For Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Zion Taylor, representing Students For Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Devin Joslin, representing City of Boulder, testified in support of the bill.
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02:45:52 PM |
Additional written testimony is included as Attachment A.
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02:54:32 PM |
Senator Hansen distributed
and explained Amendment L.002 (Attachment B). The amendment clarifies
certain definitions.
Committee members asked questions about the amendment.
Jery Payne, Office of Legislative Legal Services, answered questions about
the amendment and clarified the definition of "using."
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03:00:27 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment B) |
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Bridges |
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Donovan |
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Hisey |
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Scott |
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Bridges |
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Winter |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:00:28 PM |
Senator Hansen distributed and explained
Amendment L.003 about restructuring related fines (Attachment C).
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03:01:12 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment C) |
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Bridges |
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Donovan |
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Hisey |
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Scott |
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Bridges |
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Winter |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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03:01:14 PM |
Committee members asked questions about fines and driving-related points.
The bill sponsors clarified that no points will be assessed with an affirmative defense.
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03:03:34 PM |
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
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03:08:03 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 22-175, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Bridges |
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Donovan |
Yes |
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Hisey |
Yes |
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Scott |
Yes |
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Bridges |
Yes |
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Winter |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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