Senate Transportation & Energy

Okay. Good afternoon. After some scheduling discussion, tne will now come to order. Ms. Forbes, can you please call the roll? Senators Basley. Excused. Catlin. Excused. Thank you. Exum. Good afternoon. Lynnstadt? Present. Malika. Yep. Helton. Present. Sullivan. Here. Mr. Vice Chair? Here. And Madam Chair. Present. And let the record reflect that Senator Catlin has joined us. All right, we have four bills to hear today. And we're going to kick off with House Bill 1286, Automated Driving System Commercial vehicles. I see the sponsors are here. Thank you for joining us. Please begin when you're ready, Senator Coker. Thank you, Madam Chair. This is the first time I've been in front of this committee. Maybe in a couple of years. Even appreciate you having us. Today we are hearing 1286, which mandates human oversight for self driving semi trucks in Colorado, requiring a commercial driver's license holder to be present, monitor the vehicle, intervene if needed to prevent illegal or unsafe driving. The bill applies to commercial trucks over £26,001. Specifically those transporting hazardous materials while exempting recreational, military, farm and firefighting vehicles. Given Colorado's unique terrain and unpredictable weather, particularly on Interstate 70, human presence is crucial…