S_TRA_2022A 03/15/2022 02:03:40 PM Committee Summary

Karen Stuart introduced herself and explained her interest in serving on the commission.

Eula Adams introduced himself and explained his interest in serving on the commission.

Mr. Adams responded to questions from the committee.

Yessica Holguin introduced herself and explained her interest in serving on the commission.

Ms. Stuart, Mr. Adams, and Ms. Holguin responded to questions from the committee.

Terry Hart introduced himself and explained his interest in serving on the commission.

Mr. Garcia and Mr. Hart answered questions from the committee.

Mr. Garcia answered questions from the committee.

Yessica Holguin re-introduced herself and expressed her interest in serving on the enterprise.

Leanne Wheeler introduced herself and explained her interest in serving on the enterprise.

Kristen Stephens introduced herself and explained her interest in serving on the enterprise.

Senators Priola and Bridges, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 22-1104. The bill authorizes transmission providers to contract for the construction and maintenance of power line trails in transmission corridors.

Senators Bridges and Priola answered questions from the committee.

Ernie Etchart, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

RWayne Jefferies, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Patrick Schilken, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Christine Brinker, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill.

Mark Rumbaugh, representing Eldred Colorado FLP, testified in opposition to the bill.

Sue McFadden, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

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

Senators Bridges and Priola gave closing remarks on the bill.

Committee discussion ensued.

Senators Winter and Priola, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained House Bill 22-1028. The bill allows individuals on bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles to make safety stops at controlled intersections under certain circumstances.

Jack Todd, representing Bicycle Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Kerr answered questions from the committee.

Michael Raber, representing Bike Jeffco Advocacy Group, testified in support of the bill.

The sponsors gave concluding remarks.

Senator Winter, prime sponsor, introduced House Bill 22-1089. The bill requires transportation network companies or their drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage on their auto policies.

Brad Nail, representing Lyft, testified in opposition to the bill.

Ruthie Barko, representing TechNet, testified to amend the bill.

Steve Lustig, representing Colorado Independent Drivers United, Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.

Cliff Smedley, representing Colorado Independent Drivers United, Local 7777, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Smedley and Mr. Lustig answered questions from the committee.

Kevin Cheney, representing Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Brian Fritts, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

John Hutchins, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Winter answered questions from the committee.

Senator Winter gave closing remarks on the bill.

Senator Hansen introduced Senate Bill 22-138. The bill creates a state income tax credit and commercial rebate program for electric-powered small off-road equipment, prohibits the sale of gas-powered small off-road equipment in non-attainment areas beginning in 2030, requires PERA and insurance companies to study climate risks to their investment portfolios, authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to regulate Class VI injection wells, and requires the Department of Agriculture to study carbon sequestration opportunities in the agriculture sector.

Commissioner Matt Scherr, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified in support of the bill.

Giselle Herzfeld, representing 350 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Keith Hay, representing Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified to amend the bill.

Jordan Beezley, representing Colorado Department of Agriculture, testified to amend the bill.

Alan Metzger, representing Walker Manufacturing Company, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Lori Saine, representing Weld County, testified in opposition to the bill.

Gary McMurtrey, representing himself, testified in opposition to the bill.

Julie Murphy, representing Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, testified to amend the bill.

Amy McGarrity, representing Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), was available for questions only.

Michael Rigby, representing Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, was available to answer committee questions.

Ms. Murphy and Mr. Rigby answered questions from the committee.

Austin Vincent, representing Colorado Farm Bureau, testified to amend the bill.

Kari Burman, representing Sierra Club, testified to amend the bill.

Anneliese Steel, representing Colorado Concern, testified in opposition to the bill.

Commissioner Scott James, representing Colorado Counties, Inc., testified to amend the bill.

Jim Kneeland, representing STIHL Manufacturing, testified in support of the bill.

Meghan MacKillop, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified to amend the bill.

Stan Dempsey, representing Colorado Mining Association, testified to amend the bill.

Alex DeGolia, representing the Environmental Defense Fund, testified in support of the bill.

Dan Cohn, representing Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Dar-Lon Chang, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Devon Reynolds, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Gina Hardin, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kate Christensen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Thomas Thorpe, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. James Pritchett, representing Colorado State University, testified in a neutral position on the bill. Jan Rose, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate (CCLC), testified in support of the bill. Katie Belgard, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Hansen answered questions from the committee.

Senator Hansen gave concluding remarks.