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CO HB1325

Bill

Status

Failed

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Alec Garnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to display messages about precinct caucus and general, primary, or statewide odd-year election dates on its variable message signs beginning 7 days before and ending at 7 p.m. on election day

  • Requires the Secretary of State to notify CDOT of each upcoming precinct caucus or election date no later than 21 days in advance

  • CDOT may prioritize emergency alerts (AMBER alerts, missing senior citizen alerts, Blue alerts, Medina alerts) and other safety-related messages regarding adverse weather or road conditions over election date messages

  • CDOT cannot display the election messages unless the U.S. Department of Transportation expressly approves them, and must cease display if federal approval is withdrawn or if displaying them would result in reduction of federal highway aid to the state

  • Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety

Legislative Description

Caucus & Election Dates On Variable Message Signs

Last Action

House Committee on Transportation & Energy Postpone Indefinitely

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Energy3/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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