h_tra_2017a_2017-03-29t13:33:02z2 Hearing Summary

Date: 03/29/2017

Location: HCR 0112

03:36 PM -- SB 17-213



Representatives Winter and Bridges introduced Senate Bill 17-213. The reengrossed bill declares the regulation of automated driving systems a matter of statewide concern. A state agency or political subdivision of the state must not adopt or enforce a policy, rule, or ordinance that sets standards for an automated driving system that are different from the standards set for a human driver.



Automated driving system vehicles that are not yet capable of complying with all state and federal laws cannot be tested unless approved by the Colorado State Patrol in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Representatives Winter and Bridges answered several committee questions.



03:45 PM -- Mr. Nathan Weathers, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.



03:50 PM -- Mr. Shawn McKenna, representing the United Auto Workers and General Motors, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.



03:55 PM -- Mr. Lauren Martens, representing the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), testified against the bill.



03:59 PM -- Mr. Carl Smith, representing the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Union, testified from a neutral position.



04:03 PM -- Mr. Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified from a neutral position and suggested several amendments. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment D). He answered several committee questions.



170329 AttachD.pdf



04:12 PM -- Ms. Kjersten Forseth, representing the AFL-CIO, testified from a neutral position.



04:16 PM -- Mr. Jep Seman, representing the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, testified from a neutral position. He spoke about several proposed amendments.



04:20 PM -- Mr. Rutt Bridges, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment E). He answered several committee questions.



170329 AttachE.pdf



04:26 PM -- Mr. Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.



04:41 PM -- Mr. Kirk Fry, representing himself, testified from a neutral position.



04:45 PM -- Mr. Jamie Adams, representing Lockhead Martin, testified in support of the bill.



04:49 PM -- Ms. Lori Fox, representing Panasonic and Easymile, testified in support of the bill.



04:55 PM -- Mr. Hal Lenox, representing General Motors, testified in support of the bill.



04:59 PM -- Mr. Mizraim Cordero, representing the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.



05:01 PM -- Mr. Robert Golden, representing the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.



05:04 PM -- Ms. Joan LaBelle, representing the Colorado Centers for Independent Living, testified in support of the bill. She distributed a letter of support to the committee (Attachment F).



170329 AttachF.pdf



05:08 PM -- Ms. Marijo Rymer, representing the Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



05:12 PM -- Ms. Julie Mowry, representing State Farm Insurance Companies, testified from a neutral position.



05:16 PM



Representatives Bridges and Winter distributed a packet of letters of support to the committee (Attachment G).



170329 AttachG.pdf

170329 AttachH.pdf



05:17 PM -- Ms. Katie Ruedebusch, Legislative Council Staff, answered a committee question.

170329 AttachI.pdf

170329 AttachJ.pdf



05:21 PM -- Mr. Jery Payne, Legislative Legal Services, answered a committee question.

170329 AttachK.pdf

170329 AttachL.pdf



05:30 PM



Representatives Winter and Bridges gave some closing remarks on the bill.

05:36 PM



The committee adjourned.