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758D1722554FD7BE872589400071B83E Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB23-011

SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date Jan 23, 2023      
Location SCR 352



SB23-011 - Referred to Senate Finance


01:42:09 PM  
Senator Winter, prime
sponsor, introduced and explained Senate Bill 23-011 Minor Driver's Education
Requirements. The bill requires anyone under the age of 21 to take a driver’s
education course before the individual can get an instructional permit
or driver license. The bill also creates a tax credit for individuals who
pay for a driver’s education course.
01:46:32 PM  
Skylar McKinley, representing AAA, testified in support of the bill.
01:49:51 PM  
Kevin Hughes, representing American Driving Academy, testified in support of the bill.
01:54:53 PM  
Mr. McKinley and Mr. Hughes responded to questions from the committee.
01:55:48 PM  
Piep Van Heuven, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
01:58:11 PM  
Lori Daigle, representing Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles, was available to answer committee questions.
02:02:19 PM  
Ms. Van Heuven answered questions from the committee.
02:02:35 PM  
The bill sponsor gave closing remarks.
02:03:01 PM  
Written testimony
is included as Attachment A.
02:03:32 PM  
Senator Simpson gave closing comments on the bill.
02:11:38 PM  
Senator Pelton gave closing comments on the bill.


02:14:56 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-011 to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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