Colorado stands at a crossroads. Our population continues to grow and we must embrace cleaner ways to travel.  A major step in the right direction would be encouraging the build out of the infrastructure necessary for widespread electric vehicle use.  With convenient charging stations, electric vehicles will be more attractive to customers. Colorado’s air quality will improve with more electric vehicles on the road.

House Bill 1014 – Modify Late Vehicle Registration Fee - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Postponed Indefinitely – Environment WIN

Reduces critical funding by decreasing the fee for late vehicle registrations.   Sponsored by Representative Baumgardner.  NO is the pro-environment vote.

 House Bill 1021 – Coordinated and Rational Transportation Planning - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Postponed Indefinitely – Environment WIN

Eliminates some regional transportation planning districts and Colorado’s rail advisory committee.   Sponsored by Representative Vaad.  NO is the pro-environment vote.

 House Bill 1030 – Repeal Transportation-related Reporting Requirements - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Postponed Indefinitely – Environment LOSS

Would eliminate redundant reporting on some transportation and energy projects.   Sponsored by Representative Priola and Senator Williams. YES is the pro-environment vote.

House Bill 1066 – Titling And Registering ATVs - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Killed on House floor vote – Environment WIN

Allows off-road vehicles on Colorado roadways with speed limits 45 or lower.   Sponsored by Representative Priola. NO is the pro-environment vote.

 House Bill 1167 - Special Fuel Inspection & Revenues - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Postponed Indefinitely – Environment WIN

Creates a fuel tax on electricity used by electric vehicles.   This would create a disincentive for auto manufactures to send electric vehicles to Colorado. Sponsored by Representative Fischer and Senator Williams. NO is the pro-environment vote.

House Bill 1258 - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Charging Facilities - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Sent to Governor – Environment WIN

Encourages the growth of the fueling infrastructure needed to utilize electric vehicles by removing language that would classify electric refueling stations as utilities.   Sponsored by Representative DelGrosso and Senator Jahn. YES is the pro-environment vote.

Senate Bill 126 -  Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspections - Full Text of Bill – Bill Details and Votes
Status – Postponed Indefinitely – Environment WIN

Weakens air quality protections by doubling the period of time before new cars require emissions testing to eight years.   Sponsored by Senator Renfroe and Representative Vaad.  NO is the pro-environment vote.