S_TRA_2016A 03/08/2016 02:01:00 PM Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
| Date: | 03/08/2016 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 02:01 PM to 02:56 PM |
Cooke
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X
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Garcia
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X
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| Place: | SCR 352 |
Todd
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X
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Scott
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X
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| This Meeting was called to order by |
Baumgardner
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X
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| Senator Baumgardner | |||
| This Report was prepared by | |||
| Jessika Shipley | |||
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X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
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| Bills Addressed: | Action Taken: | ||
| Conf 16-Aeronautical Board — Colorado HB16-1122 HB16-1061 HB16-1067 |
Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar Postponed Indefinitely |
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02:01 PM -- Confirmation of Aeronautical Board — Colorado
John Reams of Naturita introduced himself and explained why he wants to be reappointed to the Colorado Aeronautical Board. He responded to questions from the committee. The committee was given a packet of information about Mr. Reams (Attachment A).
Attachment A can be viewed at Legislative Council.
| BILL: | Conf 16-Aeronautical Board — Colorado | |
| TIME: | 02:07:00 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Refer the reappointment of John Reams to the Colorado Aeronautical Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Yes
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Garcia
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:08 PM -- HB16-1122
Senator Hill, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1122. The reengrossed bill exempts vehicles with a remote starter system from the law prohibiting the idling of an unattended vehicle when the driver takes adequate security measures. A local authority may continue to enforce or enact ordinances or resolutions concerning time limits on motor vehicle idling for one year after the bill's passage. Senator Hill responded to questions from the committee.
| BILL: | HB16-1122 | |
| TIME: | 02:12:19 PM | |
| MOVED: | Todd | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1122 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Yes
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Garcia
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:13 PM -- HB16-1061
Senator Todd, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1061. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to coordinate with federal military installations within the state and give full consideration to their transportation infrastructure needs when developing the department's comprehensive Statewide Transportation Plan (STP).
02:15 PM -- Greg Dorman, representing the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of the bill.
| BILL: | HB16-1061 | |
| TIME: | 02:16:02 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1061 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Yes
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Garcia
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Scott
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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Yes
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Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:16 PM
The committee took a brief recess.
02:30 PM -- HB16-1067
The committee returned to order. Senator Donovan presented House Bill 16-1067. The bill extends, from January 1, 2019, to January 1, 2029, if approved by voters, the authority of regional transportation authorities (RTAs) to impose a property tax of five mills. Senator Garcia distributed and discussed amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
16SenateTran0308AttachB.pdf
02:34 PM -- Sal Pace, Pueblo County Commissioner, testified in support of the bill.
02:37 PM -- Kelley Collier, representing the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, testified in support of the bill.
02:42 PM -- Ann Rajewski, representing the Colorado Association of Transit Agencies, testified in support of the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.
02:44 PM -- Christian Reece, representing CLUB 20, testified in support of the bill. She explained that CLUB 20 does not support amendment L.001.
| BILL: | HB16-1067 | |
| TIME: | 02:48:21 PM | |
| MOVED: | Garcia | |
| MOTION: | Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B). The motion passed without objection. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Garcia
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Todd
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:48 PM
The committee took a brief recess.
02:49 PM
The committee returned to order. Senator Donovan wrapped up her presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
| BILL: | HB16-1067 | |
| TIME: | 02:54:43 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Refer House Bill 16-1067, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion failed on a vote of 2-3. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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No
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Garcia
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Scott
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No
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Baumgardner
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No
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YES: 2 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: FAIL
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| BILL: | HB16-1067 | |
| TIME: | 02:55:47 PM | |
| MOVED: | Scott | |
| MOTION: | Postpone House Bill 16-1067 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. The motion passed without objection. | |
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VOTE
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Cooke
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Garcia
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Todd
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Scott
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Baumgardner
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Final YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION:
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02:56 PM
The committee adjourned.