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H_THL_2023A 02/01/2023 01:31:04 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 02/01/2023
Attendance
Boesenecker X
Catlin X
Dickson X
Lindsay X
Mabrey *
Mauro *
Parenti X
Taggart X
Vigil X
Wilson X
Winter T. X
Lindstedt X
Froelich X
Time 01:31:04 PM to 03:12:35 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1022 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB23-1048 Committee Discussion Only
HB23-1014 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB23-1022 - Amended, referred to House Finance


01:31:28 PM  
Representative Froelich,
prime sponsor, presented House Bill 23-1022 concerning registration of
fleet vehicles that are part of rental vehicle fleets.  The bill allows
fleet vehicle operators to transfer license plates between fleet vehicles
with the Department of Revenue's authorization when a vehicle is transferred.
 In addition, the bill allows fleet operators to use third party vendors
to keep and manage license plates for registration, titling, and liens
for fleet vehicles.
01:33:49 PM  
Mr. Travis Hoxie,
representing Enterprise Rent-a-Car, testified in support of the bill.

01:34:28 PM  
The witness responded to questions from the committee.
01:35:57 PM  
Totsy Rees, representing Enterprise Holdings, answered questions from the committee members.
01:37:32 PM  
Representative Froelich
answered questions about amendment L.002 (Attachment 1).

01:41:00 PM  
Totsy Rees responded to questions from committee members.


01:43:44 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A).
Moved Froelich
Seconded Wilson
Boesenecker
Catlin
Dickson
Lindsay
Mabrey
Mauro Excused
Parenti
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Lindstedt
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:43:46 PM  
Representative Froelich made closing remarks.
01:44:45 PM  
Committee members made comments.


01:46:16 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1022, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Froelich
Seconded Vigil
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Dickson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey Excused
Mauro Excused
Parenti Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1048 - Committee Discussion Only


01:47:23 PM  
Representative Luck,
prime sponsor, provided information about House Bill 23-1048 concerning
delineator posts on a two-lane state highway.  The bill requires the
Department of Transportation to replace standard delineator post with flexible
posts when re-paving and to include the flexible posts on new roads.  The
bill does not change the standards related to deliniator post construction
and requirements.
01:52:06 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from committee members.
01:52:43 PM  
The committee took a short recess.
01:53:40 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:02:37 PM  
The bill sponsor continued to respond to questions.
02:02:52 PM  
Mr. Burl Scherler Home, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Kerry Froese, representing Colorado Women Involved in Farm Economics, testified in support of the bill.
02:10:09 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
02:17:08 PM  
Mr. John Lorme, representing
the Colorado Department of Transportation, testified about the bill.

02:19:14 PM  
Colin Gaiser, fiscal analyst representing Legislative Council Staff, testified about the fiscal note.
02:23:45 PM  
The witness responded to questions from committee members.
02:33:39 PM  
The witness continued to respond to questions from committee members.
02:38:54 PM  
Austin Vincent, representing the Colorado Farm Bureau, testified about the bill.
02:39:32 PM  
The witness responded to questions from committee members.
02:43:39 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:43:49 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:44:41 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
02:46:29 PM  
The chair laid the bill over to a later date for action only.



HB23-1014 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:47:52 PM  
Representative Boesenecker,
prime sponsor, provided information about House Bill 23-1014 concerning
yielding to larger vehicles in roundabouts.  According to the bill,
a person who fails to yield committs a class A traffic infraction.
02:49:12 PM  
The bill sponsor
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
02:50:31 PM  
Representative Boesenecker responded to questions from committee members.
02:50:58 PM  
Michelle Hansen,
representing the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado,
testified to amend the bill.  Greg Fulton, representing the Colorado
Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:59:51 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from committee members.
03:04:54 PM  
Representative Boesenecker
provided further explanation of amendment L.001 (Attachment B).


03:07:42 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B).
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Lindstedt
Boesenecker
Catlin
Dickson
Lindsay
Mabrey
Mauro
Parenti
Taggart
Vigil
Wilson
Winter T.
Lindstedt
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:07:43 PM  
The bill drafter,
Sarah Lozano, representing the office of Legislative Legal Services, answered
questions about the amendment.
03:07:52 PM  
The bill sponsor made closing remarks.
03:08:26 PM  
Committee members made closing remarks.


03:11:32 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1014, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Boesenecker
Seconded Lindstedt
Boesenecker Yes
Catlin Yes
Dickson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mabrey No
Mauro Excused
Parenti Yes
Taggart Yes
Vigil Yes
Wilson Yes
Winter T. Yes
Lindstedt Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:12:35 PM   The committee adjourned.