H_TRA_2018A 02/15/2018 10:17:37 AM Committee Summary

Rep. McLachlan introduced House Bill 18-1103.  The bill clarifies that local governments may require off-highway vehicle (OHV) operators to use seatbelts, a child restraint system, eye protection, or a helmet (for riders 18 years and younger).  A local government may also limit the number of occupants on an OHV to the maximum number of occupants the vehicle is designed to hold.

Mr. Doug Vilsack, representing the Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife, testified from a neutral position. He answered several committee questions.  

Ms. Cindy Dozier, representing Hinsdale Country, testified in support of the bill.  She distributed a map to the committee  [Attachment A]. She answered several committee questions

Mr. Ben Tisdel, representing Ouray County, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. and the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment B]. He and Ms. Dozier answered several committee questions.

Mr. Zach Zaslow, representing Children's Hospital of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.