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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB24-1135
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Feb 27, 2024
Location HCR 0107
HB24-1135 - Committee Discussion Only
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05:59:39 PM |
Representatives Soper
and Snyder, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 24-1135, concerning offenses
related to requirements for operating a vehicle. Representative Soper explained
the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Snyder provided
additional input on the bill. Discussion ensued regarding the impact of
penalties on driving while impaired as well as other factors that may contribute
to driving while impaired. Discussion followed regarding the intersection
of the bill and impaired driving involving marijuana. Written testimony
submitted by the public may be access at Attachment E.
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06:14:59 PM |
Mr. Abraham Hutt,
representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Laurie Schmidt,
representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to
the bill. Mr. James Karbach, representing Colorado State Public Defender's
Office, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Karbach responded to questions
regarding the likelihood of getting a warrant for someone suspected of
driving while intoxicated. Ms. Schmidt and Mr. Hutt responded to questions
regarding ignition interlock devices on vehicles. Mr. Karbach added to
this conversation.
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06:38:42 PM |
Mr. Cody Carlson,
representing SAFE-Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment, testified in support
of the bill. Greg Fulton, representing Colorado Motor Carriers Association,
testified in support of the bill. Sheriff Tyler Brown, representing himself,
testified in support of the bill. Others Chief-Matthew Packard, representing
CDPS-Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Discussion
ensued regarding the rate at which drivers operate commercial motor vehicles
without having a commercial drivers license. Ms. Tuesday Black, representing
CDOT, testified in support of the bill. Chief Hayes, representing Colorado
Association of the Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Crystal Soderman, representing Colorado Department of Revenue, was
available to answer committee questions. Ms. Soderman responded to questions
regarding ignition interlock device programs, Ms. Black and Ms. Soderman
responded to questions regarding statistics she cited during testimony.
Mr. Fulton cited some statistics concerning impaired driving among commercial
vehicle drivers. Discussion returned to ignition interlock devices. Chief
Packard responded to questions regarding the rate at which warrants are
secured for suspected driving while impaired.
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07:10:57 PM |
Mr. Grier Bailey,
representing Colorado Fuel Marketers Association, testified in support
of the bill.
Ms. Jacelyn Rhymer,
representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the
bill.
Howard Small,
representing himself, testified in support of HB 24-1135.
Ms. Desiree Everts,
representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Mike Padilla,
representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
Mr. Tom Lee, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.
Ms. Rhymer responded
to questions regarding ignition interlock devices.
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07:29:06 PM |
Chair Weissman laid over HB 24-1135 for action only.
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