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S_TRA_2023A 01/30/2023 02:04:14 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 01/30/2023
Attendance
Cutter X
Exum X
Jaquez Lewis X
Pelton R. X
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 02:04:14 PM to 03:04:52 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Community Access Enterprise Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Public Utilities Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate
SB23-012 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

Conf 23-Aeronautical Board — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:04:28 PM  
David Ulane, Director
of the Colorado Department of Transportation's Division of Aeronautics,
introduced the Aeronautical Board nominees and explained the purpose of
the board.
02:06:46 PM  
Kent Holsinger introduced himself and gave an overview of his qualifications for the board.
02:07:21 PM  
Daniel Melia introduced himself and gave an overview of his qualifications for the board.
02:07:51 PM  
Stephen Lee introduced himself and gave an overview of his qualifications for the board.
02:08:38 PM  
Charles "Chaz" Tedesco introduced himself and gave an overview of his qualifications for the board.
02:09:45 PM  
Senator Jaquez Lewis
asked the nominees questions about airport noise.  Mr. Melia and Mr.
Lee responded to the questions.
02:18:38 PM  
Senator Simpson asked the commissioners questions about the aeronautical industry in rural areas. Mr. Lee and Mr. Melia responded to the question.


02:22:53 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Kent Holsinger, Charles Tedesco to the Conf 23-Aeronautical Board — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Aeronautical Board — Colorado - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


02:23:50 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Daniel Melia, Stephen Lee to the Conf 23-Aeronautical Board — Colorado to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Community Access Enterprise - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
02:24:00 PM  
Dominique Gomez, Deputy Director Colorado Energy Office, and Carrie Atiyeh, Board Administrator for the Community Access Enterprise (CAE), introduced themselves and gave an overview of the CAE. Ms. Gomez introduced nominee Laura Getts.
02:26:07 PM  
Ms. Getts introduced herself and explained her qualifications for the enterprise.
02:28:15 PM  
Ms. Getts responded to questions from the committee.


02:31:32 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Laura Getts to the Conf 23-Community Access Enterprise to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Conf 23-Public Utilities Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate
02:31:45 PM  
Patty Salazar, Executive
Director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), introduced herself
and explained the purpose of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). John
Karakoulakis, Mount West Director of the Western Way, spoke to Mr. Plant's
character. Ms. Salazar introduced Tom Plant, the nominee for the PUC.
02:34:56 PM  
Mr. Plant introduced himself and gave an overview of his qualifications for the commission.
02:39:48 PM  
Mr. Plant responded to questions from the committee.


02:46:18 PM
 Motion Refer the appointment of Tom Plant to the Conf 23-Public Utilities Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton R. No
Simpson No
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-012 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
02:46:25 PM  
Senator Winter and
Senator Hinrichsen, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained Senate
Bill 23-012, Commercial Motor Carrier Enforcement Safety Laws.  The
bill changes the amount of civil penalties that may be levied on commercial
motor carriers and authorizes the Department of Revenue to cancel or deny
registration of a commercial motor carrier that fails to cooperate with
the completion of a safety compliance review within 30 days.
02:51:32 PM  
Greg Fulton, representing Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the bill.
02:53:53 PM  
Captain John Hahn, Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Captain Hahn answered questions from the committee.
03:00:00 PM  
Senator Winter introduced
and explained Amendment L.001 (Attachment A).


03:01:05 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Pelton R.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:01:14 PM  
Colin Gaiser, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions on the fiscal note.


03:04:37 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-012, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:04:52 PM   The committee adjourned.






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