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s_tra_2016a_2016-02-16t13:59:51z3 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/16/2016



Final

BILL SUMMARY for HB16-1053



SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION


Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Refer House Bill 16-1053 to the Committee of the W PASS







04:03 PM -- HB16-1053



The committee took a brief recess.





04:09 PM



The committee returned to order. Senator Hill, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 16-1053. The bill requires the Division of Oil and Public Safety in the Department of Labor and Employment to promulgate rules concerning the retail sale of hydrogen fuel for vehicles by January 1, 2017. The rules must establish minimum design, construction, location, installation, and operation standards, conforming to the minimum standards prescribed in the National Fire Protection Association's national fire code. The rules may also establish fees to offset the administrative costs incurred by the division. The division is required to begin enforcing the rules on July 1, 2017.



04:12 PM --
Jack Paterson, representing the Colorado Hydrogen Coalition, testified in support of the bill. He responded to questions from the committee.



04:24 PM --
Mahesh Albuquerque, representing the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, came to the table to respond to questions.

BILL: HB16-1053
TIME: 04:25:09 PM
MOVED: Todd
MOTION: Refer House Bill 16-1053 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Cooke
Yes
Garcia
Yes
Todd
Yes
Scott
Yes
Baumgardner
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS







04:25 PM



The committee adjourned.




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