H_TRA_2017A 04/27/2017 Committee Summary

11:29 AM -- HB 17-1362



Representative Mitsch Bush introduced House Bill 17-1362. The bill requires the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC) and the Capital Development Committee (CDC) to meet at least once during the 2017 legislative interim to discuss strategies to address critical infrastructure needs in the state and to consider funding scenarios to address these needs.

11:33 AM -- SB 17-229



Representatives Lawrence and Mitsch Bush introduced Senate Bill 17-229. The bill requires that when a driver approaches or passes a stationary public utility vehicle, he or she must move over one lane, if possible, or reduce and maintain a safe speed. The bill also adds that if the driver fails to drive carefully around a stopped emergency vehicle, towing carrier, or public utility vehicle, and the driver’s actions are the proximate cause of injury to another person, the driver commits a class 1 misdemeanor. If the driver’s actions result in someone’s death, the driver commits a class 6 felony. For failure to exercise due care when approaching a stationary vehicle, the bill assigns a three-point penalty against a driver's license, a six-point penalty if the incident results in serious bodily injury, and an eight-point penalty if the incident results in someone's death.



11:40 AM -- Ms. Velma Donahue, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



11:45 AM -- Ms. Erin Donahue, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.



11:53 AM -- Sgt. Dan Haley, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.



11:55 AM -- Ms. Peg Ackerman, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



11:57 AM -- Mr. Skyler McKiney, representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



11:58 AM -- Mr. Ken Bosler, representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



12:00 PM -- Mr. Tom Ainsworth representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



12:02 PM -- Ms. Carrie Thompson, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified against the bill.



12:04 PM -- Mr. Chris Howes, representing the Emergency Medical Service Association, testified in support of the bill.







12:06 PM



Representatives Mitsch Bush and Lawrence gave some closing remarks on the bill.

12:12 PM



The committee recessed.







12:15 PM



The committee came back to order.

12:18 PM



The committee adjourned.