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S_TRA_2023A 02/27/2023 01:32:12 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION & ENERGY
Date 02/27/2023
Attendance
Cutter X
Exum X
Jaquez Lewis X
Pelton B. X
Simpson X
Priola X
Winter F. X
Time 01:32:12 PM to 03:00:48 PM
Place SCR 352
This Meeting was called to order by Winter F.
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB23-1051 Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
HB23-1134 Referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB23-1101 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

HB23-1051 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole - Consent Calendar
01:32:24 PM  
Senators Roberts
and R. Pelton, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 23-1051 Support
For Rural Telecommunications Providers. The bill  extends funding
from the High Cost Support Mechanism to rural telecommunications providers
until September 2024. The sponsors provided a handout, which is included
as Attachment A.
01:36:21 PM  
Carrie Hackenberger,
representing Colorado Telecommunications Association, testified in support
of the bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc.,
testified in support of the bill. Pete Kirchhof, representing Colorado
Telecommunications Association, was available to answer committee questions.


01:39:09 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1051 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter Excused
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1134 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
01:39:50 PM  
Senator Cutter, prime
sponsor, introduced and explained House Bill 23-1134 Require Electric Options
In Home Warranties.  The bill requires home service warranty contracts
to include an option to replace gas-fueled appliances with similar electric
appliances.  
01:40:13 PM  
Senator Cutter responded to questions from the committee.
01:42:03 PM  
Anne Marie Jensen, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. Parks Barroso, representing Western Resource Advocates, testified in support of the bill.
01:49:05 PM  
Christine Brinker, representing Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Cory Carroll, representing Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Mayor Aaron Brockett, representing City of Boulder, testified in support of the bill.
01:55:49 PM  
Mayor Brockett responded to questions from the committee.
01:56:05 PM  
Anita Seitz, representing CC4CA, testified in support of the bill. Nick Torres, representing American Lung Association, testified in support of the bill.
01:56:06 PM  
Written testimony is included as Attachment B.
02:00:37 PM  
Senator Cutter gave closing comments on the bill.
02:04:27 PM  
Senator Cutter answered questions from the committee.


02:07:00 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1134 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson No
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1101 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole

02:07:07 PM  
Senators Winter and
Hinrichsen, co-prime sponsors, introduced and explained HB 23-1101 Ozone
Season Transit Grant Program Flexibility.  The bill updates the eligibility
requirements of the Ozone Season Transit Grant Program. It allows an eligible
transit agency that operates where ozone levels are typically highest during
a period different than June 1 through August 31 to designate an alternate
period for its "ozone season.”
02:07:34 PM  
Kelly Blynn, representing
the Colorado Energy Office, Governor's Office, testified to amend the bill.
02:16:52 PM  
Michael Davies, representing Regional Transportation District, testified in support of the bill. Jonathan Singer, representing Boulder Chamber, testified in support of the bill. Summer Hill, representing Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of the bill.
02:20:11 PM  
Mr. Davies responded to questions from the committee.
02:22:53 PM  
Ms. Blynn responded to questions from the committee.
02:28:13 PM  
Mr. Davies responded to additional questions from the committee.
02:29:46 PM  
Ann Rajewski, representing Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA), testified in support of the bill. Carol Friesen, representing Sierra Club, testified in support of the bill. RTD Board Director Lynn Guissinger, representing Regional Transportation District, testified in support of the bill.
02:40:31 PM  
David Averill, representing San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation, testified in support of the bill. Deven Shaff, representing CCAT: Counties and Commissioners Acting Together, testified in support of the bill. Council Member Tricia Canonico, representing CC4CA, testified in support of the bill. David Sabados, representing Regional Air Quality Council, testified in support of the bill.
02:53:55 PM  
Dan Blankenship, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
02:53:56 PM  
Written testimony is included as Attachment C.
02:53:57 PM  
Senator Winter introduced and explained Amendments L.006 (Attachment D) and L.007 (Attachment E).


02:58:38 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D).
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:59:42 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.007 (Attachment E).
Moved Priola
Seconded
Cutter
Exum
Jaquez Lewis
Pelton B.
Simpson
Priola
Winter F.
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:59:54 PM  
Senator Winter gave
closing remarks on the bill.


03:00:33 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 23-1101, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Winter F.
Seconded
Cutter Yes
Exum Yes
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Pelton B. Excused
Simpson Yes
Priola Yes
Winter F. Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:00:48 PM   The committee adjourned.






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