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BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1132

SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE, VETERANS, & MILITARY AFFAIRS
Date Mar 27, 2025       Location SCR 352

HB25-1132 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


11:13:48 AM  
Senator Hinrichsen, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1132. The bill shifts funding for veterans’ mental health services to a new grant program in the Behavioral Health Administration.
11:18:54 AM  
Catching Valentinis, representing Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, testified in opposition to the bill.
11:20:59 AM  
Erica Gannett, representing the Behavioral Health Administration, testified in support of the bill. Erin Wester, representing the Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Damian McCabe, representing Next Chapter, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lauren Eckhart, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Amy Moore, representing the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Red Rock, testified in support of the bill. The committee asked questions to the panel.
11:33:56 AM  
Senator Bridges and Senator Hinrichsen, bill sponsors, gave final comments on House Bill 25-1132.

11:47:48 AM
Motion Refer House Bill 25-1132 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Sullivan
Seconded
Ball Yes
Pelton B. No
Pelton R. No
Sullivan Yes
Weissman Yes
Final YES: 3   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS