H_FIN_2019A 03/11/2019 01:30:50 PM Committee Summary

Representative Jacquez Lewis presented House Bill 19-1145 to the committee.  The bill was originally heard by the committee on February 21, 2019.

Scott Spendlove, representing Global Automakers, testified in support of the bill and distributed a handout (Attachment B).

Rich Thurman, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Will Toor, representing the Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill.

Abbey Pizel, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in a neutral capacity.

Jef Seman, representing the Alliance of Auto Manufacturers, testified in support of the bill.

Representative A. Valdez presented House Bill 19-1199 to the committee.  Beginning on July 1, 2020, the bill allows a certain number of plug-in electric vehicles to access standard high-occupancy vehicle lanes for free and Express Lanes at a reduced rate.

Will Toor, representing the Colorado Energy Office, testified in support of the bill.

Andy Karsian, representing the Department of Transportation, responded to committee members' questions.

Katie Ruedebusch, representing Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee members' questions.

Sophia Mayott-Guerrero, testified in support of the bill.

Matt Frommer, representing the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill.

Brittany Wirth, representing the Department of Revenue, responded to committee members' questions.

Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketer's Association, testified in opposition to the bill.

The bill was laid over for action only.