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H_THL_2025A 03/12/2025 01:32:15 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/12/2025
Attendance
Barron X
Boesenecker *
Jackson X
Lindsay *
Paschal X
Phillips X
Richardson X
Suckla X
Valdez *
Woodrow E
Woog *
Stewart R. *
Froelich X
Time 01:32:15 PM to 04:19:15 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Froelich
This Report was prepared by Dan Graeve
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB25-1281 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB25-1230 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1219 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1236 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB25-1281 - Amended, referred to House Finance

01:34:39 PM  
Representatives Lindstedt
and Suckla, prime bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 25-1281 to the committee.
The bill adds kei vehicles to the definition of a motor vehicle, allows
for the titling and registration of kei vehicles beginning July 2027, and
creates a new Class B traffic infraction of driving kei vehicles on certain
roadways or highways. Bill
sponsors provided written materials to the committee that can be found
as Attachment A.  
01:34:40 PM  
Bill sponsors introduced
and explained amendments L.001, L.002, L.003 and L.004 to the committee.
The amendments can be found as Attachments B through E.
01:34:40 PM  
Ryan Albarelli, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Joey Passarelli, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Nicholas Nell, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
01:37:50 PM  
Austin Baskett, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Daniel Silbaugh, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Julie Gerrard, representing
themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:03:03 PM  
Witnesses responded
to questions from the committee.
02:03:57 PM  
J Burow, representing
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Sean
Williams, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Brandon
Huseman, representing Colorado Department of Revenue - Division of Motor
Vehicles, was available to answer committee questions.
Witnesses responded
to questions from the committee.


02:11:41 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
Moved Stewart R.
Seconded Suckla
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:12:46 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment C)
Moved Suckla
Seconded Stewart R.
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:13:04 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D)
Moved Suckla
Seconded Stewart R.
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:14:06 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E)
Moved Suckla
Seconded Stewart R.
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:14:07 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.
02:15:46 PM  
Committee members
provided final comments on the bill.
Written public
testimony can be found as Attachment F.


02:17:39 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1281, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Suckla
Seconded Stewart R.
Barron Yes
Boesenecker Excused
Jackson Yes
Lindsay Excused
Paschal Yes
Phillips Yes
Richardson Yes
Suckla Yes
Valdez Yes
Woodrow Excused
Woog Yes
Stewart R. Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1230 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
02:17:59 PM  
Representatives Caldwell
and Paschal, prime sponsors, The bill allows state and local governments
to install and use automated vehicle identification systems on school buses
to detect drivers illegally passing stopped buses, and creates related
penalties. Bill sponsors distributed amendments L.001 and L.004 to the
committee, which can be founds as Attachments G and H.
02:29:25 PM  
Mr. Peter Piccolo,
representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.Mr. Albert
Samora, representing Denver Public Schools, testified in support of the
bill.


02:36:24 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G)
Moved Suckla
Seconded Richardson
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:36:55 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment H)
Moved Paschal
Seconded Richardson
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:36:56 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.
02:39:05 PM  
Committee members provided final comments on the bill.


02:41:02 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1230, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Paschal
Seconded Stewart R.
Barron Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Jackson Yes
Lindsay Excused
Paschal Yes
Phillips Yes
Richardson Yes
Suckla Yes
Valdez Yes
Woodrow Excused
Woog Yes
Stewart R. Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1219 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:41:20 PM  
Representative Phillips, prime bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 25-1219 to the committee. The bill creates transparency and notification requirements for metropolitan districts and sellers of residential property within metropolitan districts.
02:51:04 PM  
Bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:52:53 PM  
Kristi Pollard, representing
Metro District Education Coalition, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Lyndsey
Paavilainen, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Anthoney
Sandoval, representing the Special District Association of Colorado, testified
to amend the bill. Mr. Jesse Zamora, representing Colorado Association
of Realtors, testified to amend the bill.
03:01:55 PM  
Sponsors introduced
and explained amendments L.001 and L.002 to the committee. The amendments
can be found as Attachments I and J.


03:03:12 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment I)
Moved Barron
Seconded Phillips
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:03:47 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment J)
Moved Phillips
Seconded Barron
Barron
Boesenecker
Jackson
Lindsay Excused
Paschal
Phillips
Richardson
Suckla
Valdez
Woodrow Excused
Woog
Stewart R.
Froelich
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:03:49 PM  
Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.
03:05:02 PM  
Committee members
provided final comments on the bill. Written public testimony can be found
as Attachment K.


03:07:05 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1219, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Phillips
Seconded Barron
Barron Yes
Boesenecker Yes
Jackson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Paschal Yes
Phillips Yes
Richardson Yes
Suckla Yes
Valdez Excused
Woodrow Excused
Woog Yes
Stewart R. Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 11   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1236 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
03:07:36 PM  
Representative Lindsay, prime bill sponsor, introduced House Bill 25-1236 to the committee. The bill modifies requirements for residential tenant screening reports.
03:11:08 PM  
The bill sponsor responded to questions from the committee.
03:11:21 PM  
Kinsey Hasstedt,
representing Enterprise Community Partners, testified in support of the
bill. Jack Regenbogen, representing Colorado Poverty Law Project, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Lucy Carroll, representing WellPower, testified
in support of the bill.
03:23:12 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
03:34:42 PM  
Mr. Andrew Hamrick,
representing Colorado Apartment Association, testified in opposition to
the bill. Tawny Peyton, representing Rocky Mountain Home Association, testified
in opposition to the bill. Ms. Samantha Santee, representing Colorado Housing
Coalition, testified to amend the bill. Zachary Taylor, representing Consumer
Data Industry Association, testified to amend the bill. TJ Weese, representing
Colorado Housing Coalition, testified to amend the bill.
03:45:55 PM  
Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
03:56:35 PM  
Committee discussion continued.
04:01:43 PM  
The bill sponsor provided final comments.
04:05:42 PM  
Committee members provided final comments on the bill.


04:18:23 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1236 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Lindsay
Seconded Stewart R.
Barron No
Boesenecker Yes
Jackson Yes
Lindsay Yes
Paschal Yes
Phillips Yes
Richardson No
Suckla No
Valdez Yes
Woodrow Excused
Woog No
Stewart R. Yes
Froelich Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 4   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:19:15 PM   The committee adjourned.






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