HB 24-1265

House Bill 24-1265 establishes a special committee to investigate and suggest ways to improve cell phone connectivity in Colorado. The committee includes lawmakers and representatives from the cell phone industry, transportation, and public safety. They will meet up to six times each year for two years and can propose up to three new bills during that time. Since the bill has been signed into law, this committee is now officially formed and will start its work by September 30, 2024.

Official Summary

The bill creates a legislative interim committee (committee) to study cell phone connectivity in the state and make legislative recommendations concerning how to improve cell phone connectivity. The committee consists of 6 voting members of the general assembly and 6 nonvoting members, including 4 members of the cell phone industry, a representative of the department of transportation, and a representative of the department of public safety. The committee must begin meeting no later than September 30, 2024, and may hold up to 6 meetings in the 2024 legislative interim and up to 6 meetings in the 2025 legislative interim. During each legislative interim, the committee may recommend up to 3 bills. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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