Marc Catlin
- Republican
- Senator
- District 5
Primary
The act creates a permit that is issued by the department of transportation (department). The permit authorizes the holder to, for a fee, install or remove tire chains or alternate traction devices at a location designated in the permit. The department may place conditions on the permit concerning the safe and orderly movement of traffic. The department is instructed to avoid issuing permits in a manner that creates a monopoly-type situation for a permit holder at a specific location. The department may charge a fee to issue a permit to an applicant. The fee must be set in an amount to offset the direct and indirect costs of issuing these permits. The department will adopt rules to implement the act. The rules must include: The procedures for issuing a permit, the procedures for revoking a permit, and the qualifications to be issued a permit; and A requirement that the individuals installing tire chains or alternate traction devices wear reflective clothing and use appropriate signs and traffic control devices. A rental car company is required to notify its car renters of the requirements of and penalties for violating the chain law. Colorado law already authorizes the department to close roads during winter weather conditions unless a motor vehicle meets traction equipment requirements. The act also authorizes a 4-wheel-drive vehicle with tires that are imprinted by a manufacturer with a mountain-snowflake, "M&S", "M+S", or "M/S" symbol or that are all-weather rated by the manufacturer to travel on roads that the department restricts for winter weather conditions. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Unamended to Finance
Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Appropriations
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (05/15/2025) | |
| Final Act (05/12/2025) | |
| Rerevised (04/30/2025) | |
| Revised (04/29/2025) | |
| Reengrossed (04/21/2025) | |
| Engrossed (04/17/2025) | |
| Introduced (01/22/2025) | |
| PA1 (02/13/2025) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (04/10/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note SA2 (04/25/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (02/10/2025) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (07/03/2025) |
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