Representatives Lindstedt and Suckla, prime bill sponsors, introduced House Bill 25-1281 to the committee. The bill adds kei vehicles to the definition of a motor vehicle, allows for the titling and registration of kei vehicles beginning July 2027, and creates a new Class B traffic infraction of driving kei vehicles on certain roadways or highways. Bill sponsors provided written materials to the committee that can be found as Attachment A.  

Bill sponsors introduced and explained amendments L.001, L.002, L.003 and L.004 to the committee. The amendments can be found as Attachments B through E.

Ryan Albarelli, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Joey Passarelli, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Nicholas Nell, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Austin Baskett, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Daniel Silbaugh, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Julie Gerrard, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

J Burow, representing Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Sean Williams, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Huseman, representing Colorado Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, was available to answer committee questions. Witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Bill sponsors provided final comments on the bill.

Committee members provided final comments on the bill. Written public testimony can be found as Attachment F.