Ramirez’s First Bill Signed into Law

Law Provides Another Tool for Counties to Promote Development

DENVER—Governor John Hickenlooper signed State Rep. Robert Ramirez’s first bill into law on Friday, March 25.

House Bill 1176 streamlines the process for crude oil transporters to obtain approval to use certain routes to transport crude oil. Currently, the Colorado State Patrol has route designation authority for gasoline, diesel fuel and liquefied petroleum gas.

“This law helps clear away unnecessary red tape so that this important fuel can be safely transported to where its needed,” said Ramirez, R-Westminster. “When we keep commerce moving, we help consumers, businesses and our economy.”

Without the bill, transporters had to obtain multiple waivers from a variety of jurisdictions in the state, in addition to the Colorado State Patrol.

The bill specifies that certain safety conditions must be met before the State Patrol authorities transport of crude oil on the designated routes.

HB 1176 is expected to go into effect on Aug. 10.

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