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H_TRA_2018A 02/08/2018 10:34:45 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 02/08/2018
Attendance
Becker J. X
Bridges X
Buck *
Carver X
Esgar *
Ginal X
Hansen X
Jackson X
Lawrence X
Lewis X
Roberts X
McLachlan X
Winter X
Time 10:34:45 AM to 01:25:48 PM
Place HCR 0112
This Meeting was called to order by Winter
This Report was prepared by Katie Ruedebusch
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB18-1107 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB18-1085 Postponed Indefinitely

HB18-1107 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


10:34:57 AM  

Representative Wiessman introduced House Bill 18-1107. The bill requires that home builders offer the opportunity for electrical vehicle charging upgrades to buyers under contract for new homes. He distributed a packet of handouts to the committee [Attachment A]. He answered several committee questions.

10:53:54 AM  
Mr. Jim Hartman, representing Hartman Ely Investors, testified in support of the bill.
10:57:04 AM  
Mr. Ted Leighty, representing the Colorado Association of Homebuilders, testified against the bill. He answered several committee questions.
11:19:59 AM  
Committee discussion with Rep. Weissman and Mr. Leighty continued.
11:33:45 AM  
Mr. Chris Votoupal, representing ChargePoint, testified in support of the bill. He answered several committee questions.
11:42:35 AM  

Representative Weissman gave some closing remarks on the bill.



11:55:27 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1107 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Jackson
Seconded McLachlan
Becker J. No
Bridges Yes
Buck No
Carver No
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Hansen Yes
Jackson Yes
Lawrence No
Lewis No
Roberts Yes
McLachlan Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB18-1085 - Postponed Indefinitely

11:55:43 AM  
Rep. Lundeen introduced House Bill 18-1085. The bill requires the Department of Public Health and Environment to produce a report on the health effects of noise and stray voltage from industrial wind energy turbines. He distributed amendment L.001 [Attachment B]. He answered several committee questions.
12:06:07 PM  

Committee discussion with Representative Lundeen continued.

12:11:27 PM  
Ms. Carol Sidofsky, representing herself, testified against the bill. She distributed a packet of information to the committee [Attachment C].
12:20:42 PM  

Mr. Tom Darin, representing the American Wind Energy Association, testified against the bill. He distributed a handout the committee [Attachment D]. He answered several committee questions.

12:45:46 PM  
Ms. Kristina Bergsten, representing the Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.
12:55:03 PM  
Ms. Amy Cooke, representing the Independence Institute, testified in support of the bill. She answered several committee questions.
01:05:05 PM  

Mr. Kohl Watson, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He distributed a handout to the committee [Attachment E]. He responded to several committee questions.



01:15:55 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Carver
Seconded Lewis
Becker J. Yes
Bridges Yes
Buck Yes
Carver Yes
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Hansen No
Jackson No
Lawrence Excused
Lewis Yes
Roberts Yes
McLachlan Yes
Winter Yes
YES: 10   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:24:55 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 18-1085, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Becker J.
Seconded Carver
Becker J. Yes
Bridges No
Buck Yes
Carver Yes
Esgar No
Ginal No
Hansen No
Jackson No
Lawrence Excused
Lewis Yes
Roberts No
McLachlan No
Winter No
YES: 4   NO: 8   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL


01:25:39 PM
Motion Postpone House Bill 18-1085 indefinitely.
Moved Ginal
Seconded Jackson
Becker J. No
Bridges Yes
Buck No
Carver No
Esgar Yes
Ginal Yes
Hansen Yes
Jackson Yes
Lawrence Excused
Lewis No
Roberts Yes
McLachlan Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 4   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


01:25:48 PM   Committee Adjourned






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