H_TLG_2019A 03/05/2019 11:42:25 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGHOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Date 03/05/2019 Attendance Carver X Catlin * Froelich * Galindo X Hooton X Humphrey * Lewis * Valdez A. * Valdez D. X Exum X Gray X X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call Time 11:42:25 AM to 12:25:36 PM Place HCR 0112 This Meeting was called to order by Representative Gray This Report was prepared by April Bernard Hearing Items Action Taken hHB19-1067 Postponed Indefinitely hHB19-1207 Referred to the Committee of the Whole HB19-1067 - Postponed Indefinitely Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/012A96C83731...$File/19HouseTran0305AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 19HouseTran0305AttachA.pdf Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2019A/commsumm.nsf/0/3D881B618F26...$File/19HouseTran0305AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 19HouseTran0305AttachB.pdf 11:44:03 AM Motion Postpone House Bill 19-1067 indefinitely. Moved Hooton Seconded Galindo Carver Yes Catlin Excused Froelich Excused Galindo Yes Hooton Yes Humphrey Excused Lewis Yes Valdez A. Excused Valdez D. Yes Exum Yes Gray Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 4 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS HB19-1207 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole 11:44:25 AM Representative Roberts introduced House Bill 19-1207 concerning a requirement that motor vehicles meet traction-control standards for winter conditions. The bill sets a minimum standard for tires and requires traction equipment in a vehicle traveling I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison between September 1 and May 31. Current traction control equipment must be used during icy or snow-packed conditions. 11:45:43 AM The committee questioned the sponsor about the addition of other highways requiring traction control devices. 11:47:08 AM Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill. 11:48:41 AM Mr. Karsian shared statistics about spin outs and crashes during snow storms. He displayed a map showing the location of spin outs and accidents on I-70 (Dotsero to Morrison) during icy and snow-packed conditions. 11:49:30 AM Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill and provided a handout (Attachment A). 11:50:45 AM Chuck McGee, representing the McGee Company, testified in support of the bill. 11:53:52 AM Mr. McGee showed a sample of an auto traction control device. 11:55:50 AM Mr. McGee provided a handout (Attachment B). 11:57:17 AM The committee questioned the witnesses about traction control and other Colorado highways. There were also questions about the carrying of traction control equipment in vehicles and traffic infractions. Tourists were discussed, as well as residents driving when snow is not in the forecast. 12:08:41 PM The committee questioned the bill sponsor about warnings for motorists on a sunny day, rather than a ticket. 12:10:16 PM The committee questioned the witnesses about notices to drivers to carry traction control devices. 12:13:16 PM The committee continued to question the witnesses about tire tread depth measurements. 12:21:43 PM Representative Roberts made closing remarks about the bill. 12:22:02 PM The committee made closing remarks about the bill. 12:25:05 PM Motion Refer House Bill 19-1207 to the Committee of the Whole. Moved Galindo Seconded Valdez D. Carver No Catlin Yes Froelich Yes Galindo Yes Hooton Yes Humphrey No Lewis Yes Valdez A. Yes Valdez D. Yes Exum Yes Gray Yes Final YES: 9 NO: 2 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 12:25:36 PM The committee adjourned.