A61EF5A68849C79B87258266005F27F4 Hearing Summary

Reps. Willett and Hansen introduced Senate Bill 18-144. The bill permits a municipality or county to adopt regulations allowing a bicycle or electric bicycle to pass through an intersection with a stop sign without stopping if the bicyclist slows to a reasonable speed; yields to vehicles and pedestrians; and can safely proceed or turn.

Committee discussion with Reps. Willett and Hansen continued

Ms. Piep Van Heuven, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Michael Raber, representing Bike Jeffco and EyeCycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Stan Sunderworth, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Darren Buck, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Mike Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified from neutral position with an amendment.

Mr. Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), came to the table to discuss several amendments to the bill.  He answered several committee questions.

Mr. Morgan Cullen, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Rep. Willett distributed amendments L.005, L.007, and L.008 [Attachment A, B, and C].

Mr. Kip Kolkmeier, Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to answer several committee questions.

Reps. Willett and Hansen gave some closing remarks.