S_TRA_2017A 01/31/2017 Committee Summary
Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
| Date: | 01/31/2017 |
ATTENDANCE
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| Time: | 02:01 PM to 02:40 PM |
Scott
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X
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Todd
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X
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| Place: | SCR 352 |
Zenzinger
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X
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Cooke
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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: | ||
| SB17-059 SB17-014 |
Referred to the Committee of the Whole Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar |
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02:01 PM -- SB17-059
Senator Lundberg, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 17-059. This bill exempts a person from using their turn signal when entering, navigating, or exiting a roundabout, unless otherwise posted. Failing to use a turn signal in a roundabout is currently a Class A traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $70 and a surcharge of $10. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:13 PM -- R.J. Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:15 PM -- Sgt. Dave Hall, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in opposition to the bill.
02:18 PM
Senator Lundberg wrapped up his presentation of the bill and asked for a favorable recommendation.
| BILL: | SB17-059 | |
| TIME: | 02:23:24 PM | |
| MOVED: | Cooke | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-059 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-1. | |
| SECONDED: | ||
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VOTE
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Scott
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Zenzinger
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Yes
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Cooke
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Yes
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Baumgardner
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No
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Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:24 PM -- SB17-014
Senators Coram and Baumgardner, co-sponsors, presented Senate Bill 17-014. This bill, requested by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee, prohibits a local government from imposing inspection requirements or charging inspection fees for underground petroleum storage tanks. Senator Coram provided a policy brief to the committee (Attachment A).
17SenateTran0131AttachA.pdf
02:28 PM -- Brian Haldorson, representing A-B Petroleum and the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:33 PM -- R.J. Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:35 PM
Senators Coram and Baumgardner responded to committee questions and wrapped up their presentation of the bill.
02:37 PM -- Grier Bailey, representing the Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association, came to the table to respond to questions from the committee.
| BILL: | SB17-014 | |
| TIME: | 02:39:43 PM | |
| MOVED: | Baumgardner | |
| MOTION: | Refer Senate Bill 17-014 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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Scott
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Yes
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Todd
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Yes
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Zenzinger
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Yes
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Cooke
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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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02:40 PM
The committee adjourned.