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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
| Date |
04/29/2024 |
| Attendance |
| Exum |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Pelton B. |
X |
| Pelton R. |
X |
| Winter F. |
X |
| Cutter |
X |
| Priola |
X |
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| Time |
06:02:53 PM to 07:37:23 PM |
| Place |
SCR 352 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Priola |
| This Report was prepared by |
Nina Forbes |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hSB24-220 |
Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
| hHB24-1173 |
Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hHB24-1370 |
Referred to Senate Appropriations |
| hAny bills referred to the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee may be heard at this time. |
Committee Discussion Only |
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SB24-220 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
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06:05:14 PM |
Senators R. Pelton
and Hinrichsen, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate Bill
24-220. The bill creates new rules and requirements for the issuance of
overweight and oversize motor vehicle permits.
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06:06:44 PM |
Craig Hurst, representing Colorado Department of Transportation, testified to amend the bill. Captain Mike Honn, representing CDPS-Colorado State Patrol, testified to amend the bill.
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06:10:14 PM |
Jeff Cummings, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Grier Bailey, representing Freight Council, testified in support of the bill.
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06:17:00 PM |
The sponsors explained
amendment L.001 (Attachment A).
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06:17:04 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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06:17:10 PM |
The sponsors gave
closing comments on the bill.
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06:18:55 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 24-220, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Yes |
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Pelton R. |
Yes |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1173 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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06:19:03 PM |
Senator Priola, prime
sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 24-1173 Electric Vehicle Charging
System Permits. The bill creates expedited permit review processes for
electric vehicle charging systems.
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06:20:22 PM |
The sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
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06:23:14 PM |
Beverly Stables, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Reagan Shane, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified in opposition to the bill. Tricia Canonico, representing City of Fort Collins, testified in opposition to the bill.
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06:38:30 PM |
The prior panel responded to questions from the committee.
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06:40:50 PM |
Rachel Lee, representing Colorado Association of Home Builders, testified to amend the bill. Ann Sutton, representing League of Women Voters of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
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06:49:22 PM |
Jaxon Fagan, representing Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill. Christian Williss, representing Colorado Energy Office, was available to answer committee questions. Emilie Olson, representing Advanced Energy United, testified in support of the bill.
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06:57:18 PM |
The prior panel answered questions from the committee.
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06:57:19 PM |
Written testimony is included as Attachment B.
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06:57:43 PM |
Senator Priola explained
amendments L.042, L.043, and L.044 (Attachments C, D, and E)).
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07:19:09 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.042 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:19:54 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.043 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:20:41 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.044 |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:20:57 PM |
Senator Hinrichsen
explained amendment L.049 (Attachment F).
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07:21:19 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.049 |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
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Hinrichsen |
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Pelton B. |
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Pelton R. |
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Winter F. |
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Cutter |
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Priola |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection |
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07:21:21 PM |
Senator Priola gave
closing comments on the bill.
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07:23:34 PM |
Committee members
gave closing comments on the bill.
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07:24:14 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1173, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Priola |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
Excused |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Yes |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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HB24-1370 - Referred to Senate Appropriations
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07:24:22 PM |
Senator Winter introduced
and explained House Bill 24-1370 Reduce Cost of Use of Natural Gas. The
bill allows local governments and certain utilities to develop neighborhood-scale
alternative energy projects.
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07:25:13 PM |
Rebecca White, representing Public Utilities Commission, was available for questions. Justin Brant, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Keith Hay, representing Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill.
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07:30:59 PM |
Jeff Fiedler, representing Lake County Government - Board of County Commissioners, testified in support of the bill.
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07:32:56 PM |
Senator Winter gave
closing comments on the bill.
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07:36:32 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 24-1370 to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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| Moved |
Winter F. |
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| Seconded |
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Exum |
Yes |
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Hinrichsen |
Excused |
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Pelton B. |
No |
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Pelton R. |
No |
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Winter F. |
Yes |
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Cutter |
Excused |
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Priola |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Any bills referred to the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee may be heard at this time. - Committee Discussion Only
| 07:37:23 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
