D2EB724B6CF535FA872583D80062386E Hearing Summary

Representative Michaelson Jenet and Representative Buckner, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 19-133 to the committee.  The bill requires that all genetic counselors in Colorado be licensed by the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by June 1, 2020.  The bill sets forth the requirements for licensure, including that applicants be certified by certain national organizations, unless the applicant meets the criteria for a provisional license while obtaining the national certification.  The bill sponsors responded to committee questions.  

Representative Singer proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Dr. Lynn Parry, Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill.

Carol Walton, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mariah Green, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Mary Freivogel, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

The witness panel responded to committee questions.

Representatives Michaelson Jenet and Buckner gave closing remarks on the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.