F62CEB8CFE4CD2DD8725838C006324B4 Hearing Summary

Senator Court, prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 19-012. The bill requires that mobile electronic devices that are used while driving to be hands free, She explained how enforcement would work and talked about the penalties.

The committee discussed the bill with Senator Court. She responded to questions about what types of actions would be covered by the bill.

Committee discussion about what is covered by the bill continued.

Tristan Gorman, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in opposition to the bill.

Denise Maes, representing the ACLU of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

The committee discussed the bill with Ms. Maes and Mr. Gorman.

Susan Dane, representing Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving, testified in support of the bill. She provided a handout (Attachment A).

Jack Todd, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Bob Frank, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Skyler McKinley, representing AAA Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Raber, representing Bicycle Clear Creek and Bike Jeffco, testified in support of the bill.

Jay Hicks, representing the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.

The committee discussed traffic safety with Mr. McKinley. Senator Court weighed in.

Committee discussion continued.

Allie Card, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.

Delaney Card, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill. 

Tommy O'Sullivan, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.

Chris Moser, representing Students for Safer Roads, testified in support of the bill.

Christie Donner, representing Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, testified in opposition to the bill. She responded to questions from the committee.

Lori Taggart, representing Coloradans Organized for Responsible Driving, testified in support of the bill.

Dennis Haberstumpf, representing ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Scott O'Sullivan, representing the O'Sullivan Law Firm, testified in support of the bill.

Mike Gray, representing ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Laurie Montoya, representing Biker Down, testified in support of the bill.

Roland Halpern, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Katie Reese, representing ABATE of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dan Jablan, representing the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, testified in support of the bill.

Jim Bensberg, representing the Power Sports Dealer Association of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Diane Ogg, representing ??, testified in support of the bill.

Gary Peterson, representing Bike Blue, testified in support of the bill.

Sheriff Chris Johnson, representing the County Sheriffs of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.

Benjamin Mitchell, representing the Department of Revenue, came to the table to answer questions.

Senator Court made closing remarks about the bill.

Mike Hahn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, came to the table to respond to questions.

Senator Winter announced that the bill would be laid over for action only at a later date.