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S_TRA_2020A 03/10/2020 02:05:08 PM Committee Summary

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STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 03/10/2020
Attendance
Foote X
Hisey X
Scott E
Donovan X
Winter X
Time 02:05:08 PM to 02:41:01 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Winter
This Report was prepared by Jessika Shipley
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB20-1145 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar

X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call

HB20-1145 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
02:05:33 PM  
Senator Holbert, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 20-1145. The bill defines the safe speed for vehicles overtaking an emergency, tow, or public utility vehicle.
02:09:16 PM  
Lieutenant Colonel John Barba, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.
02:14:25 PM  
Amy Moden, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:18:00 PM  
Eddie Gomez, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.
02:23:48 PM  
Erin Donahue-Paynter, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:29:38 PM  
Velma Donahue, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.
02:32:15 PM  
Jocelyn Rhymer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.
02:34:31 PM  
Jessica Carson, representing the E-470 Highway Authority, testified in support for the bill.
02:39:10 PM  
Senator Holbert and members of the committee commented about the bill.


02:40:37 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 20-1145 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Donovan
Seconded
Foote Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott Excused
Donovan Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


02:41:01 PM   The committee adjourned.






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