h_tra_2017a_2017-01-25t13:33:42z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 01/25/2017

Location: HCR 0112

01:41 PM -- HB17-1018



Representatives Mitsch Bush and Liston presented House Bill 17-1018. The bill extends the statutory authority of regional transportation authorities (RTAs) to impose a property tax of five mills until January 1, 2029, if approved by voters within the RTA boundary. Representative Mitsch Bush distributed several letters of support to the committee (Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F).



170125 AttachA.pdf170125 AttachB.pdf170125 AttachC.pdf170125 AttachD.pdf170125 AttachE.pdf170125 AttachF.pdf



01:55 PM -- Mr. Dan Blankenship and Mayor Jacque Whitsitt, representing the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Blackenship distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment G).



170125 AttachG.pdf



02:06 PM -- Mr. Rick Sonnenberg, representing the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority, testified in support of the bill. He distributed a letter of support to the committee (Attachment H).



170125 AttachH.pdf



02:10 PM -- Ms. Ann Rajewski, representing Colorado Association of Transit Agencies, testified in support of the bill.



02:13 PM -- Ms. Dianne Criswell, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.



02:14 PM -- Mr. Greg Clifton, representing the Colorado Communities for Climate Action and the San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation, testified in support of the bill.

02:29 PM



The committee adjourned.