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S_TRA_2022A 04/12/2022 02:00:56 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 04/12/2022
Attendance
Donovan X
Hisey X
Scott X
Bridges *
Winter X
Time 02:00:56 PM to 03:10:43 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Winter
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB22-1249 Referred to Senate Appropriations
HB22-1253 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB22-1249 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


02:04:09 PM  
Senator Hansen, co-prime
sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 22-1249. The bill requires
the Colorado Energy Office to produce a grid resilience and reliability
roadmap.
02:04:24 PM  
Senator Hansen answered questions from the committee.
02:04:49 PM  
Keith Hay, representing Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Jan Rose, representing Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, testified in support of the bill.

Zach Pollock, representing Xcel Energy, testified in support of the bill.

02:04:50 PM  
Additional written testimony is included as Attachment A.
02:04:51 PM  
Senator Hansen gave closing remarks.


02:17:38 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1249 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Donovan
Seconded
Donovan Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott Excused
Bridges Excused
Winter Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB22-1253 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:17:44 PM  
Senator Danielson, prime sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 22-1253. The bill requires motor vehicle rental companies to provide adaptive equipment, specifies how communication concerning a reservation must take place, and creates a private right of action for violations.
02:20:15 PM  
Senator Danielson answered questions from the committee.
02:26:02 PM  
Dr. Jeffrey Cain,
representing Amputee Coalition, testified in support of the bill.



Dr. Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life of Colorado, testified
in support of the bill. Mr Perille also provided a letter to committee
members (Attachment B).
02:29:59 PM  
Kevin Ogar, representing
himself, testified in support of the bill.




Mark Kollasch,
representing Disability Law Colorado, testified in support of the bill.



Michael Antonacci, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.



Andrew Montoya, representing Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, testified
in support of the bill
02:44:45 PM  
Kenneth Maestas, representing The Colorado Cross Disability Coalition (CCDC), testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Michael Neil, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Allyson Mallory, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

02:54:45 PM  
Steve Topalian, representing Enterprise, testified to amend the bill.
02:55:06 PM  
Mr. Topalian answered questions from the committee.
03:04:15 PM  
Senator Danielson responded to questions from the committee.
03:07:16 PM  
Senator Danielson
introduced and explained Amendment L.008 (Attachment C).



03:07:39 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.008 (Attachment C)
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Donovan
Hisey
Scott
Bridges
Winter
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:07:56 PM  
Senator Danielson gave closing remarks.


03:09:28 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 22-1253, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Bridges
Seconded
Donovan Yes
Hisey Yes
Scott No
Bridges Yes
Winter Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:10:43 PM   The committee adjourned.






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