Colorado 2024 Regular Session

Colorado Senate Bill SB128

Introduced
2/6/24  
Introduced
2/6/24  
Report Pass
2/14/24  
Refer
2/6/24  
Report Pass
2/14/24  
Engrossed
2/23/24  
Refer
2/14/24  
Engrossed
2/23/24  
Report Pass
3/26/24  
Refer
2/23/24  
Report Pass
3/26/24  
Engrossed
4/12/24  
Refer
3/26/24  
Engrossed
4/12/24  
Engrossed
4/12/24  
Passed
4/19/24  
Enrolled
4/12/24  

Caption

Repeal Colorado Department of Transportation 2011 Recommendation Requirement

Impact

The repealing of this requirement is expected to streamline the Department of Transportation's responsibilities, allowing them to focus on more relevant and timely initiatives rather than adhering to an outdated mandate. By eliminating this obsolete provision, SB128 facilitates a more responsive transportation strategy that can better address ongoing updates and demands in highway management. The change will also free resources that were previously committed to developing these now irrelevant recommendations, potentially allowing for reallocation towards more pressing transportation needs.

Summary

Senate Bill 128 aims to repeal an outdated provision within the Colorado Revised Statutes that required the Department of Transportation to make recommendations regarding mobility solutions for the Interstate 70 mountain corridor by 2011. This provision is seen as obsolete due to the passage of time and changes in the transportation needs and strategies in the state. The bill recognizes the importance of adapting and updating regulations to reflect current realities and priorities within the transportation sector in Colorado.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the bill appears to be overwhelmingly positive, particularly among those favoring efficient governance and the modernization of legislative requirements. Senators and representatives involved in its discussion are likely to view the repeal as a necessary step towards ensuring that Colorado’s transportation policies remain effective and relevant. Public support may lean towards favoring adaptability within state agencies, supporting the notion that legislation should evolve as circumstances change.

Contention

While there isn't significant recorded opposition to SB128, there may be underlying concerns about ensuring that future transportation initiatives continue to consider long-term mobility solutions for key corridors like I-70. The discussion around the bill could potentially touch on the balance between regulatory oversight and the flexibility needed for modern transportation planning. Critics of repeals like this may argue the importance of maintaining structured recommendations to support clear objectives, though the current lack of necessity for the original requirement indicates little contention in the legislative process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

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