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Senator Wiens introduced this bill on Thursday, 12 January 2006.  This bill was co-sponsored by Senators Isgar and May.  House co-sponsors are Representatives McKinley, Green, Borodkin, Hefley, Larson, and Stafford.  Write to them all with your thanks.  Let them know we're here.

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  • Official History
    • Being prepared to be taken to Governor Owens
    • 14 March 2006 - House Third Reading Passed
    • 13 March 2006 - House Second Reading Passed
    • 9 March 2006 - House Committee on Transportation & Energy Pass Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
    • 31 January 2006 - Introduced to House, Assigned to Transportation and Energy
    • 31 January 2006 - Senate Third Reading Passed
    • 30 January 2006 - Senate Third Reading laid over.
    • 27 January 2006 - Passed unanimously its second reading before the full senate with amendments.
      Senator Greg Brophy said on the floor that "a dark cloud is hanging over portions of Eastern Colorado; this bill is the sun coming up."
      Bill Amended, New Version - Allows public/private toll roads to use eminent domain
      Write to thank the the Senators
    • 25 January 2006 - Second Reading Laid Over to 27 January 2006
    • 19 January 2006 - Heard in the Transportation Committee and passed unanimously
    • 12 January 2006 - Bill Introduced (Version 1)

Write to thank the Transportation Committee.   Write to urge the full senate to pass SB06-78 unanimously and send a clear message to Governor Owens.  This is just the first in many steps.  We need to stay vigilant and stay involved.

This bill is, in essence, a re-introduction of SB05-230 that passed overwhelmingly in the Senate and the House during the 2005 legislative session and was then vetoed by Governor Owens.  Because the legislature had adjourned for the year, there was no way to attempt an override of the veto.  This year we've got more time.

This bill removes the power of eminent domain from a private toll road company unless they enter into a public-private arrangement with a government entity like CDOT.

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