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H_TLG_2021A 03/30/2021 01:32:50 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Date 03/30/2021
Attendance
Arndt X
Bernett *
Catlin X
Froelich X
Pico X
Rich X
Sullivan X
Valdez D. X
Van Winkle X
Gray X
Exum X
Time 01:32:50 PM to 04:05:24 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Exum
This Report was prepared by April Bernard
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1056 Amended, Referred to House Business Affairs & Labor
HB21-1186 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1095 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB21-1225 Referred to House Appropriations

HB21-1056 - Amended, Referred to House Business Affairs & Labor


01:33:36 PM  
Representative Pelton
introduced House Bill 21-1056 concerning public projects supervised by
the Department of Transportation that are subject to the Construction Bidding
for Public Projects Act and explained amendment L.003 (Attachment A).  The
committee previously heard the bill and took witness testimony.


01:35:09 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).
Moved Gray
Seconded Van Winkle
Arndt
Bernett Excused
Catlin
Froelich
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


01:36:23 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1056, as amended, to the Committee on Business Affairs & Labor.
Moved Gray
Seconded Arndt
Arndt Yes
Bernett Excused
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 1   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1186 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


01:36:36 PM  
Representatives Sullivan
and Gray, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1186 concerning relieving
the Regional Transportation District (RTD) of statutory restrictions related
to district operations.  The bill removes the cap on the amount of
all vehicular service the district can provide through third parties; expands
the types of entities with which the district can contract; repeals farebox
recovery ratio requirements and the report connected with the requirements;
repeals a limitation on developments that reduce parking; and repeals limitations
on the district's ability to charge fees and manage parking at district
parking facilities.
01:43:05 PM  
The sponsors responded
to questions from the committee.
01:58:02 PM  
Elise Jones, representing
the RTD Accountability Committee, testified in support of the bill.  Lynn
Guissinger, representing RTD, testified in support of the bill.  Grier
Bailey, representing CWPMA, testified to amend the bill.  Witness
testimony and a document were submitted (Attachment B).
02:10:15 PM  
The committee took a brief recess.
02:27:43 PM  
The committee came back to order.
02:27:52 PM  
Debra Johnson , representing RTD, testified in support of the bill.
02:28:09 PM  
Ms. Guissinger and Ms. Johnson responded to questions from the committee.
02:37:21 PM  
Representative Gray
explained amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
02:38:34 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions.


02:41:03 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C).
Moved Gray
Seconded Sullivan
Arndt
Bernett
Catlin
Froelich
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:41:17 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.
02:41:26 PM  
The committee made comments about the bill.


02:47:36 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1186, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Sullivan
Arndt Yes
Bernett Yes
Catlin No
Froelich Yes
Pico No
Rich No
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle No
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 4   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1095 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


02:47:57 PM  
Representatives Baisley
and Kipp, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1095 concerning excavation
notification requirements for undergound facility location for county road
maintenance.  The bill exempts county maintained roads from the requirements
where work is being done by county employees performing maintenance or
emergency work.  The bill specifies that the work must not lower the
existing grade or elevation of the road or adjacent shoulder and ditch
or disturb more than six inches of the ground.  A packet was provided
to committee members (Attachment D).

02:49:29 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
02:56:13 PM  
Angie Binder, representing
the Colorado Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
 Scott Prestidge, representing the Colorado Oil and Gas Association,
testified in opposition to the bill.
03:02:00 PM  
Carrie Hackenberger, representing the American Petroleum Institute Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:02:46 PM  
The witness panel responded to questions from the committee.
03:04:41 PM  
Todd Juergens, representing
Larimar County, testified in support of the bill.  Ryan Righetti,
representing San Miguel County/CARSE, testified in support of the bill.
 
03:14:23 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
03:14:50 PM  
Rod Meredith, representing
Douglas County Public Works, testified in support of the bill.  Commissioner
Lori Saine, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. and Weld County, testified
in support of the bill.
03:36:02 PM  
Representative Baisley
explained amendment L.002 (Attachment E).



03:37:02 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment E).
Moved Gray
Seconded Sullivan
Arndt
Bernett
Catlin
Froelich
Pico
Rich
Sullivan
Valdez D.
Van Winkle
Gray
Exum
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:37:04 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


03:40:39 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1095, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Gray
Seconded Sullivan
Arndt Yes
Bernett Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Excused
Van Winkle Excused
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1225 - Referred to House Appropriations


03:40:56 PM  
Representatives Will
and Bird, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1225 concerning the
Electronic Recording Technology Board.  The bill delays the repeal
and sunset review of the board so the board may continue making grants
to counties; extends the filing surcharge collected by county clerk and
recorders on behalf of the board; and expands the scope of allowable grants
and extends reporting requirements.  A packet of materials was provided
to committee members (Attachment F).
03:46:05 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions from the committee. The committee made comments about the bill.
03:48:10 PM  
Michelle Batey, representing
the Electronic Recording Technology Board, testified in support of the
bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified
in support of the bill.  Susan  Corliss, representing Kit Karson
and the Electronic Recording Technology Board, testified in support of
the bill.  Don Booher, representing Land Title Association of Colorado,
testified in support of the bill.  Written testimony was submitted
(Attachment G).
03:57:56 PM  
The witnesses responded to questions from the committee.
04:03:29 PM  
The bill sponsors made closing remarks.


04:05:02 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 21-1225 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Gray
Seconded Catlin
Arndt Yes
Bernett Yes
Catlin Yes
Froelich Yes
Pico Yes
Rich Yes
Sullivan Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Van Winkle Excused
Gray Yes
Exum Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:05:24 PM   The committee adjourned.






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