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s_tra_2017a_2017-01-31t14:01:36z0 Hearing Summary

Date: 01/31/2017

Location: SCR 352

Final

BILL SUMMARY for SB17-059



SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer Senate Bill 17-059 to the Committee of the W PASS







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:
VOTE
Scott
Yes
Todd
Yes
Zenzinger
Yes
Cooke
Yes
Baumgardner
No
Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS














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