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H_TLG_2021A 03/23/2021 01:46:31 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/23/2021
Attendance
Arndt X
Catlin X
Froelich X
Hooton X
Pico X
Rich X
Sullivan X
Valdez D. X
Van Winkle X
Gray X
Exum X
Time 01:46:31 PM to 04:08:16 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Exum
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1138 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1024 Amended, referred to House Finance
SB21-070 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1115 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1019 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB21-1138 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:47:36 PM  
Representatives McLachlan
and Catlin, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1138 clarifying
restrictions on the operation of off-highway vehicles.  The bill clarifies
that it is unlawful to operate off-highway vehicles on public streets,
roads or highways of the state, regardless of where the vehicle is registered.
  Existing exceptions as to where the vehicles may be operate remain,
according to the bill.
01:51:20 PM  
Sergeant Michael
Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the
bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified
in support of the bill.  Randall Wheelock, representing CCI and Clear
Creek County, testified in support of the bill.
01:54:47 PM  
Mr. Honn responded to questions from the committee. Committee members made comments about the bill.
02:00:43 PM  
The sponsors made closing remarks.


02:01:58 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1138 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Gray
Amabile Yes
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1024 - Amended, referred to House Finance
02:02:58 PM  
Representatives Snyder
and Van Winkle, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1024 concerning
requirements relating to the transfer of an off-highway vehicle.  The
bill requires all  off-highway vehicles transferred after July 1,
2022 to have a certificate of title, unless a vehicle is used for agricultural
purposes on private land.  The bill also exempts transfers from sales
tax for transfers on or after July 1, 2014 and before July 1, 2022.  In
addition, off-highway vehicle dealers are authorized by the bill to access
to the Department of Revenue records to prevent fraud.  Off-highway
vehicles privately transferred on or after July 1, 2014 and before July
1, 2002 and those used for agricultural purposes may be titled with an
affidavit from the owner outlining the transaction, according to the bill.
02:07:05 PM  
Kris Hendricks, representing Tri City Cycle, testified in support of the bill. Jerry Abboud, representing the Powersports Dealers Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
02:15:30 PM  
Representative Van
Winkle explained Amendment L.003 (Attachment A).
02:15:53 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from committee members.
02:18:49 PM  
Representative Van
Winkle explained Amendment L.005 (Attachment B).


02:18:54 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Gray
Amabile
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:19:44 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment B).
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Valdez D.
Amabile
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:19:57 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


02:22:27 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1024, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Van Winkle
Seconded Valdez D.
Amabile Yes
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Yes
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB21-070 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:24:49 PM  
Representative Bird,
prime sponsor, made opening remarks about Senate Bill 21-070 concerning
the authority of a Board of County Commissioners to require the registration
of businesses.  The bill requires registration in unincorporated portions
of the county.
02:25:06 PM  
Representative Bird responded to questions from the committee.
02:25:26 PM  
Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Emma Pinter, representing Adams County, testified in support of the bill. Commissioner Steve O'Dorisio, representing Adams County, testified in support of the bill.
02:31:40 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
02:37:34 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.


02:39:59 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-070 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Hooton
Amabile Yes
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Excused
Hooton Yes
Pico No
Rich No
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1115 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:44:53 PM  
Representatives Kipp
and Mullica, co-prime sponsors, made opening remarks about HB21-1115 concerning
the regulation of members of boards of health, including county and district
boards.  The bill specifies that members of county or district boards
of health cannot serve concurrently as members of a Board of County Commissioners.
 In addition, members of county or district boards of health may be
removed for malfeasance or other specified reasons.
02:45:07 PM  
Representative Kipp
explained the Amendments L.002 and L.004 (Attachments C and D).
02:46:42 PM  
County Commissioner Dan Williams, representing Teller County, testified in opposition to the bill. County Commissioner Erik Stone, representing Teller County, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Glen Mays, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Mark Johnson, representing the Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill.
02:57:40 PM  
County Commissioner
Kayla Marcella, representing Lake County, testified in opposition to the
bill.  Lee Thielen, representing herself, testified in support of
the bill.  County Commissioner Debbie Bell, representing Fremont County,
testified in opposition to the bill.  Summit County Commissioner Elisabeth
Lawrence, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified in opposition
to the bill.
03:10:02 PM  
Richard Orf, representing Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Jeff Zayach, representing Boulder County Public Health, testified in support of the bill. Nancy Eason, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill. Thomas Davidson, representing Counties and Commissioners Acting Together, testified in support of the bill.
03:21:16 PM  
Gini Pingenot, representing
CCI, testified about the bill with the amendment.  A public comment
from Grand County was submitted (Attachment E).
03:23:42 PM  
The bill sponsors talked about the amendments.


03:26:59 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment D).
Moved Froelich
Seconded Valdez D.
Amabile
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:28:13 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C).
Moved Froelich
Seconded Valdez D.
Amabile
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:28:33 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
03:29:59 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill.


03:38:07 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1115, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Froelich
Amabile Yes
Arndt Yes
Catlin No
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico No
Rich No
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1019 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:38:33 PM  
Representative Hooton,
prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 21-1019, and talked about Amendments
L.003 and L.004 (Attachments F and G).  The bill makes modifications
to the regulations of factory-built structures.  The authorities and
responsibilities of local governments and the Division of Housing in the
Department of Local Affairs are further explained and clarified by the
bill.  In addition the bill changes surety bond requirements for registered
manufactured home installers and sellers.
03:46:13 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill.
03:46:31 PM  
Tawny Peyton, representing
the Rocky Mountain Home Association, testified in support of the modified
bill.  Maulid Miskell, representing the Colorado Department of Local
Affairs, Division of Housing, testified in support of the bill.
03:53:25 PM  
Ms. Peyton responded to questions from the committee.
03:53:57 PM  
Mr. Miskell responded to questions from the committee.
03:56:12 PM  
Daphne Gervais, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in support of the bill as amended. Keely Ambrose, representing Summit County Government, testified in support of the bill as amended.
04:02:55 PM  
Representative Hooton explained the amendments.


04:04:33 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment G).
Moved Hooton
Seconded Gray
Amabile
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:05:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F).
Moved Hooton
Seconded Gray
Amabile
Arndt
Catlin
Froelich
Hooton
Pico
Rich
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
04:05:25 PM  
Representative Hooton made closing remarks.


04:07:54 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 21-1019, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Hooton
Seconded Gray
Amabile Yes
Arndt Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Hooton Yes
Pico Excused
Rich Yes
Valdez D. Excused
Van Winkle Excused
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:08:16 PM   The committee adjourned.






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