Amendments for SB24-184
Senate Journal, March 28
After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends that SB24-184 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Finance with favorable
recommendation.
Amend printed bill, page 4, line 20, strike "Rental cars" and substitute "All
rental cars, regardless of where they are rented, use public highways and" and
strike "highways," and substitute "highway systems,".
Page 5, line 5, strike "encounter." and substitute "encounter throughout the
state. A generally applicable fee on short-term vehicle rentals would equitably
support investment in such offsets to reduce congestion on the public highway
system.".
Page 7, line 3, strike "fulfill" and substitute "advance".
Page 7, after line 13 insert:
"(o) As Colorado continues to invest in smart, dense transit-oriented
development, it needs high-capacity mass transit to help meet the travel
demands of residents, and density itself supports the implementation of mass
transit because higher levels of density and transit service are strongly
correlated with a reduction in vehicle miles traveled and general car use, which
helps increase affordability for residents;".
Reletter succeeding paragraphs accordingly.
Page 7, line 19, after "rail." insert "As freight traffic volumes, types, and
commodities shift and change, we have an opportunity to partner with the
freight rail system for dual use of existing freight rail lines to include northern
rocky mountain passenger rail service.".
Page 8, after line 14 insert:
"(r) In addition to the proposed future passenger rail service for the
northern Rocky Mountains, there are multiple other underutilized or abandoned
freight rail rights-of-way that could be repurposed for passenger rail service to
connect mountain communities with the front range, and the state should
continue to explore opportunities for establishing more passenger rail services.".
Reletter succeeding paragraph accordingly.
Page 10, line 17, strike "cooperation or a lack of cooperation" and substitute
"coordination".
Page 10, after line 24 insert:
"(3) The general assembly further finds and declares that:
(a) The division will complete a report on the status of a service
development plan for the northern rocky mountain rail corridor by December
31, 2024;
(b) The division has identified potential private partners to operate new
passenger rail services along the northern rocky mountain rail corridor;
(c) Western slope communities in Grand, Routt and Moffat counties
have existing and emerging transportation needs that are currently underserved;
and
(d) As it is the intent of the general assembly to ensure not only
expanded passenger rail service from Denver to Winter Park but also to
establish passenger rail service from Denver to Craig and Hayden, this act also
requires the division:
(I) To report to the general assembly regarding a plan and an
expeditious timeline by which CDOT will deliver passenger rail service from
Denver to the Hayden and Craig communities; and
(II) To report periodically to the general assembly regarding its
planning and implementation progress and barriers and challenges it faces for
extending service along the full length of the northern rocky mountain rail
corridor.
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 29-1-203.5, amend (1)(a)
as follows:
29-1-203.5. Separate legal entity established under section 29-1-203
- legal status - authority to exercise special district powers - additional
financing powers. (1) (a) Any combination of counties, municipalities, special
districts, or other political subdivisions of this state that are each authorized to
own, operate, finance, or otherwise provide public improvements, functions,
services, or facilities may enter into a contract under section 29-1-203 to
establish a separate legal entity to provide any such public improvements,
functions, services, or facilities. IN ADDITION, SUCH A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY
MAY BE ESTABLISHED AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTIONS 32-19-119 (1)(w.5),
32-22-106 (1)(s.5), 43-1-106 (8)(q.5), AND 43-4-806 (6)(p.5). Any separate legal
entity established is a political subdivision and public corporation of the state
and is separate from the parties to the contract if the contract or an amendment
to the contract states that the entity is formed in conformity with the provisions
of this section and that the provisions of this section apply to the entity.".
Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.
Page 12, line 3, strike "and (4)".
Page 12, line 5, after "construction -" insert "front range passenger rail
service -".
Page 12, line 6, strike "district - report." and substitute "district.".
Page 12, strike lines 12 to 27.
Strike page 13.
Page 14, strike line 1.
Page 14, line 8, strike "32-9-107.7 (4)," and substitute "32-22-103 (5),".
Page 14, line 11, after "29-1-203.5" insert "or pursuant to articles 121 to 137 of
title 7".
Page 14, after line 17, insert:
"SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 32-22-103, add (5) as
follows:
32-22-103. Front range passenger rail district - creation - purpose
- boundaries - reports. (5) (a) IN PURSUING THE COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE NORTHWEST FIXED GUIDEWAY
CORRIDOR, INCLUDING AN EXTENSION OF THE CORRIDOR TO FORT COLLINS AS
THE FIRST PHASE OF FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE, THE DISTRICT, THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTATION
ENTERPRISE, CREATED IN SECTION 43-4-806 (2)(a)(I), AND THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, CREATED IN SECTION 32-9-105 , SHALL PROVIDE A
REPORT CONTAINING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATIONS OF THE CORRIDOR TO THE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW
COMMITTEE, CREATED IN SECTION 43-2-145 (1)(a), OR ITS SUCCESSOR
COMMITTEE, AND TO THE GOVERNOR NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. THE
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MUST:
(I) IDENTIFY ALL ONGOING OR COMPLETED STUDIES AND SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS THAT COULD BE LEVERAGED TO ACCELERATE APPROVAL
AND PERMITTING AND REQUIRE THE DISTRICT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO USE EXISTING CONTRACTS TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE TO
CONDUCT RAIL TRAFFIC CONTROLLER MODELING AND OTHER ANALYSES FOR
INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE FROM UNION STATION TO FORT COLLINS
FOR AT LEAST TWO SCENARIOS, INCLUDING A SCENARIO OF THREE ROUND TRIPS
PER DAY AND A SCENARIO OF FIVE ROUND TRIPS PER DAY;
(II) IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OPTIONS FOR CREATING A NEW
STANDALONE ENTITY SUCH AS A COLORADO RAIL AUTHORITY, A SEPARATE
LEGAL ENTITY CREATED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 29-1-203 AND 29-1-203.5, A
SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY CREATED PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 121 TO 137 OF TITLE
7, OR A STANDALONE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AS A BUSINESS MODEL
WITH A GOAL OF CREATING SUCH A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY OR EXECUTING
SUCH AN AGREEMENT NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2024; AND
(III) EXPLORE THE VIABILITY OF AMTRAK OR OTHER ENTITIES AS
POTENTIAL OPERATORS FOR INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE.
(b) IN ADDITION TO THE REPORT REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (5)(a) OF
THIS SECTION, NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2025, THE DISTRICT, THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISE,
CREATED IN SECTION 43-4-806 (2)(a)(I), THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT, CREATED IN SECTION 32-9-105, AND ANY SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY
CREATED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 29-1-203 AND 29-1-203.5 OR ARTICLES 121
TO 137 OR TITLE 7 SHALL PROVIDE A REPORT CONCERNING A PLAN TO BEGIN
PROVIDING FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE NO LATER THAN JANUARY
1, 2029, TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND
ENERGY COMMITTEE, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES, AND THE GOVERNOR.
THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE AN ASSESSMENT OF WHETHER ADDITIONAL
REVENUE IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT SUCH SERVICE AND, IF SO, RECOMMENDED
SOURCES OF SUCH FUNDING.
(c) IN ADDITION TO THE REPORTS REQUIRED IN SUBSECTIONS (5)(a) AND
(5)(b) OF THIS SECTION, IF FRONT RANGE PASSENGER SERVICE HAS NOT BEGUN
BY JANUARY 1, 2029, THE DISTRICT, IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISE,
CREATED IN SECTION 43-4-806 (2)(a)(I), THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT, CREATED IN SECTION 32-9-105, AND ANY SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY
CREATED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 29-1-203 AND 29-1-203.5 OR ARTICLES 121
TO 137 OF TITLE 7 SHALL PROVIDE A REPORT DETAILING THE REASONS WHY
SUCH SERVICE HAS NOT BEGUN AND A DETAILED PLAN FOR PROVIDING SERVICE
ON JANUARY 1, 2029, AND EACH SIX MONTHS THEREAFTER UNTIL SERVICE IS
INITIATED.".
Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.
Page 15, line 3, after "29-1-203.5" insert "OR PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 121 TO
137 OF TITLE 7".
Page 15, line 21, after "29-1-203.5" insert "OR PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 121 TO
137 OF TITLE 7".
Page 16, after line 2 insert:
"SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 43-1-117.5, add (5) as
follows:
43-1-117.5. Transit and rail division - created - powers and duties
- pilot project to expand transit - reports - repeal. (5) (a) THE TRANSIT AND
RAIL DIVISION SHALL PROVIDE A REPORT CONTAINING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAIL SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE AND THE
SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY COMMITTEE, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR
COMMITTEES, AND THE GOVERNOR NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2024.
(b) THIS SUBSECTION (5) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025.".
Renumber succeeding sections accordingly.
Page 16, line 16, strike "CLASS I" and substitute "HOST".
Page 16, line 17 , strike "RAILWAY and substitute "RAILROAD" and after
"ADMINISTRATION," insert "OTHER POTENTIAL OPERATORS".
Page 17, strike lines 23 through 27.
Page 18, strike lines 1 and 2 and substitute:
"(26.3) "TRAVEL CORRIDOR" MEANS THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY, AS DETERMINED BY THE
TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISE, TO A SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT FOR WHICH USER FEES WERE COLLECTED.".
Page 20, line 1, strike "(8)(b),".
Page 26, line 8, strike "ENGINE" and substitute "ENGINE, INCLUDING A PLUG-IN
HYBRID ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE,".
Page 26, lines 9 and 10, strike "VEHICLE OR PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC MOTOR
VEHICLE;" and substitute "VEHICLE;".
Page 30, strike lines 15 through 27.
Page 31, strike lines 1 through 7.
Page 32, line 22, strike "STATE".
Strike "SHED" and substitute "CORRIDOR" on: Page 24, line 23; and Page 32,
line 23.
Education
Senate Journal, April 3
After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends that SB24-184 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with
favorable recommendation.
Amend the Transportation and Energy Committee Report, dated March 27,
2024, page 2, line 19, strike "Routt" and substitute "Routt,".
Page 3 of the report, after line 14, insert:
"Page 11 of the bill, line 12, strike "SYSTEM;" and substitute "CORRIDOR;".
Page 11 of the bill, line 24, strike "SERVICE." and substitute "SERVICE OR
UNFINISHED FASTRACKS PROJECTS. FURTHER, EXISTING DISTRICT SERVICE WILL
NOT BE IMPACTED OR SACRIFICED AS A RESULT OF PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF
THE FIRST PHASE OF FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE.".".
Page 3 of the report, lines 23 and 24, strike ""or pursuant to articles 121 to 137
of title 7"." and substitute ""OR PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 121 TO 137 OF TITLE
7".".
Page 5 of the report, line 33, strike "OPERATORS"." and substitute
"OPERATORS,".".
Finance
Senate Journal, April 11
After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends that SB24-184 be amended
as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable
recommendation.
Amend printed bill, page 33, after line 4 insert:
"SECTION 11. Appropriation. (1) For the 2024-25 state
fiscal year, $42,399 is appropriated to the
department of revenue. This appropriation is
from the general fund. To implement this act, the
department may use this appropriation as
follows:
(a) $23,175 for tax administration IT system (GenTax) support;
(b) $11,104 for personal services related to taxation services; and,
(c) $8,120 for personal services related to administration and support.".
Renumber succeeding section accordingly.
Page 1, line 105, strike "INFRASTRUCTURE." and substitute "INFRASTRUCTURE,
AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.".
Appro-
priations
Senate Journal, April 16
SB24-184 by Senator(s) Fenberg and Marchman; also Representative(s) McCluskie and Boesenecker-
-Concerning support for the development of surface transportation infrastructure, and, in
connection therewith, providing funding and operational flexibility needed to support the
development of transit and rail infrastructure.
Amendment No. 1, Transportation & Energy Committee Amendment.
(Printed in Senate Journal, March 28, page(s) 615-619 and placed in members' bill files.)
Amendment No. 2, Finance Committee Amendment.
(Printed in Senate Journal, April 3, page(s) 685-686 and placed in members' bill files.)
Amendment No. 3, Appropriations Committee Amendment.
(Printed in Senate Journal, April 12, page(s) 825 and placed in members' bill files.)
Amendment No. 4(L.051), by Senator Fenberg.
Amend the Transportation and Energy Committee Report, dated March 27,
2024, page 4, line 41, after "GOVERNOR." insert "WHEN DEVELOPED, THE PLAN
MUST INCLUDE DESCRIPTIONS OF STEPS TAKEN TO MAXIMIZE THE CHANCES OF
SECURING FEDERAL GRANT ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
RELATING TO REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACTS, PROVIDING FOR ALL-HAZARDS
RESILIENCE, ENHANCING BENEFITS TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, AND
PROMOTING INVESTMENTS IN HIGH-QUALITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS, AND OF HOW THE PROJECT WILL CREATE GOOD-PAYING,
HIGH-QUALITY, AND SAFE JOBS. THE PARTIES SHALL COORDINATE WITH
STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, AFFECTED COMMUNITIES,
UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES, ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN.".
Page 5 of the report, after line 33 insert:
"Page 16 of the printed bill, line 24, after the period add "THE PLAN MUST
INCLUDE DESCRIPTIONS OF STEPS TAKEN TO MAXIMIZE THE CHANCES OF
SECURING FEDERAL GRANT ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
RELATING TO REDUCING CLIMATE IMPACTS, PROVIDING FOR ALL-HAZARDS
RESILIENCE, ENHANCING BENEFITS TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, AND
PROMOTING INVESTMENTS IN HIGH-QUALITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS, AND OF HOW THE PROJECT WILL CREATE GOOD-PAYING,
HIGH-QUALITY, AND SAFE JOBS. THE PARTIES SHALL COORDINATE WITH
STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, AFFECTED COMMUNITIES,
UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ENVIRONMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES, ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN.".".
Amendment No. 5(L.066), by Senator Hinrichsen.
Amend the Transportation and Energy Committee Report, dated March 27,
2024, page 6, strike lines 8 through 11 and substitute:
"Page 26 of the printed bill, line 7, strike "VEHICLE POWERED BY AN".
Page 26, strike lines 8 and 9.
Page 26, line 10, strike "ELECTRIC MOTOR;".".
Amendment No. 6(L.029), by Senator Fenberg.
Amend the Transportation and Energy Committee Report, dated March 27,
2024, page 5, after line 33 insert:
"Page 17 of the bill, line 2, strike "and (26.3)".".
Page 6 of the report, line 1, strike "2 and substitute:".
Page 6 of the report, strike lines 2 through 6 and substitute "2.".
Page 6 of the report, after line 7 insert:
"Page 24 of the bill, line 18, strike "for".
Page 24 of the bill, strike lines 19 through 25 and substitute "for the surface
transportation infrastructure project for which they were collected, to address
ongoing congestion management needs related to the project, or as a portion of
the expenditures made for another surface transportation infrastructure project
that is integrated with the project as part of a surface transportation system;
except that the transportation enterprise".".
Page 6 of the report, strike lines 14 through 16 and substitute:
"Page 32 of the bill, strike lines 22 through 24 and substitute "highway lanes on
which the user fee or toll is imposed.".".
Amendment No. 7(L.057), by Senator Kirkmeyer.
Amend printed bill, page 17, line 17, after "people" insert "AND MOVE
FREIGHT".
As amended, ordered engrossed and placed on the calendar for third reading and final
passage.
Senate Journal, April 17
SB24-184 by Senator(s) Fenberg and Marchman; also Representative(s) McCluskie and Boesenecker-
-Concerning support for the development of surface transportation infrastructure, and, in
connection therewith, providing funding and operational flexibility needed to support the
development of transit and rail infrastructure, and making an appropriation.
A majority of those elected to the Senate having voted in the affirmative, Senator
Gonzales was given permission to offer a third reading amendment.
Third Reading Amendment No. 1(L.070) , by Senator Gonzales.
Amend engrossed bill, page 12, after line 12 insert:
"(4) The general assembly further finds and declares that once the front
range passenger rail line is completed and in service, the voice of Senator Perry
Will of Newcastle, Colorado shall be the official voice of front range passenger
rail and shall be used to make all announcements on front range passenger rail
trains.".
The amendment was passed on the following roll call vote:
YES 25 NO 9 EXCUSED 1 ABSENT 0
Baisley Y Ginal Y Marchman N Simpson Y
Bridges N Gonzales Y Michaelson Y Smallwood Y
Buckner E Hansen Y Mullica Y Sullivan N
Coleman Y Hinrichsen Y Pelton B. N Van Winkle Y
Cutter Y Jaquez N Pelton R. N Will Y
Danielson Y Kirkmeyer Y Priola Y Winter F. Y
Exum Y Kolker N Rich Y Zenzinger N
Fields Y Liston Y Roberts Y President N
Gardner Y Lundeen Y Rodriguez Y