Minutes

Present: Senator Richard J. Cohen - Chair, Senator Ellen R. Anderson, Senator Linda Berglin, Senator Don Betzold, Senator Michelle L. Fischbach, Senator Leo T. Foley, Senator Dennis R. Frederickson, Senator Linda Higgins, Senator James P. Metzen, Senator Steve Murphy, Senator Gen Olson, Senator Sandra L. Pappas, Senator Pat Pariseau, Senator Claire A. Robling, Senator David H. Senjem, Senator LeRoy A. Stumpf, Senator David J. Tomassoni, Senator Jim Vickerman, Senator Charles W. Wiger

Absent: Senator Steve Dille

Senator Richard J. Cohen called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Senator Frederickson assumed the gavel at 10:44 a.m. Senator Cohen assumed the gavel at 11:17 a.m.

S.F. 345: Senator Saxhaug: Enhanced drivers license and identification card creation.



Senator Metzen moved that S.F. 345, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 1060: Senator Dibble: Transportation department management, priorities, research and planning provisions modifications.



Senator Murphy moved that S.F. 1060, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2461: Senator Lourey: Complete streets policy implementation.



Senator Pappas moved that S.F. 2461, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 1701: Senator Sparks: Motor vehicle registration renewal and transaction fees increase and credit or debit card use authorization.



Senator Higgins moved that S.F. 1701, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2756: Senator Kelash: Overdimensional load escort drivers traffic control authority and commissioner of public safety to escort driver training and certification program establishment.



Senator Murphy moved that S.F. 2756, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 3105: Senator Saltzman: Fixed guideway transit and rail lines capital requests and legislative reporting requirements establishment.



Senator Murphy moved that S.F. 3105, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2585: Senator Higgins: Disadvantaged business enterprise program creation.



Senator Higgins moved that S.F. 2585, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2741: Senator Murphy: Driving while impaired (DWI) and implied consent provisions modifications; ignition interlock program provisions modification; prior DWI license revocations penalty enhancements and accelerated DWI vehicle forfeitures prohibition.



Senator Murphy moved that S.F. 2741, as amended, be recommended to pass. - MOTION CARRIED.

S.F. 2540: Senator Murphy: Transportation powers, definitions, goals, mission and prohibitions expansion; deputy registrar modifications; towing powers modifications; transportation access council creation; safety technology grants.



Senator Murphy moved that S.F. 2540, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:48 p.m.

Senator Richard J. Cohen, Chair	Nicole Kaplan, Legislative Assistant