H_BUS_2019A 02/06/2019 01:29:56 PM Committee Summary

Representative Hooton and Representative Van Winkle introduced House Bill 19-1083. The bill changes the terms used to describe the regulation of athletic trainers from registered to licensed.

The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.

Phillip Lindsay, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Eric McCarty, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Ted Schegel, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. McCarty and Representative Hooton responded to questions from the committee.

Dr. Deb Parsons, Colorado Medical Society, testified in support of the bill.

Officer Mark O'Donnell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Jim Keller, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Keller responded to questions from the committee.

Karen McGovern, Division of Professions and Occupations with the Department of Regulatory Agencies, responded to questions from the committee.

Suzanne Hamilton, Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions from the committee.

The bill sponsors and committee members provided closing remarks on the bill.