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S_HHS_2023A 03/16/2023 01:35:33 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 03/16/2023
Attendance
Buckner *
Cutter *
Jaquez Lewis *
Mullica X
Rich *
Smallwood X
Will X
Ginal X
Fields X
Time 01:35:33 PM to 04:27:00 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Fields
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
Conf 23-Solid And Hazardous Waste Commission Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
Conf 23-Health Insurance Affordability Board Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar
SB23-020 Amended, referred to Senate Finance
HB23-1117 Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Conf 23-Solid And Hazardous Waste Commission - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:39:23 PM  
JoJo La introduced
Emily Freeman, Matthew Chrisp, and Ryan Kyle appointees to the Solid and
Hazardous Waste Commission. The appointees described their backgrounds
and reasons for wanting to serve on the commission. The appointment letter
can be found in Attachment A.



Committee members asked the appointees questions.


01:42:49 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Emily Freeman, Matthew Chrisp, and Ryan Kyle to the Conf 23-Solid And Hazardous Waste Commission to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Cutter Excused
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Mullica Yes
Rich Excused
Smallwood Yes
Will Yes
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
01:43:04 PM  
The committee recessed.



Conf 23-Health Insurance Affordability Board - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar


01:59:53 PM  
The committee resumed.
02:09:54 PM  
Laura Mortimer introduced
Stephanie Einfeld, Rich Cimino, Samuel "Todd" Young, Shannon
Groves, and Karla Gonzales Garcia appointees to the Health Insurance Affordability
Board. The appointees described their backgrounds and reasons for wanting
to serve on the board. The appointment letter can be found in Attachment
B.



Committee members asked the board questions.


02:29:44 PM
Motion Refer the appointment of Stephanie Einfeld, Rich Cimino, Samuel "Todd" Young, Shannon Groves, Karla Gonzales Garcia to the Conf 23-Health Insurance Affordability Board to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Cutter Excused
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Mullica Yes
Rich Excused
Smallwood Yes
Will Yes
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



SB23-020 - Amended, referred to Senate Finance

02:35:39 PM  
Senator Coleman,
prime bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 23-020 concerning the time frame
required for funeral directors to file a certificate of death with the
state registrar from 5 days to 48 hours, with limited exceptions. The bill
requires that a qualified individual complete the medical certification
within 36 hours after a death unless an inquiry to the coroner is required.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), upon
request, must provide a certified death certificate to an applicant with
a direct and tangible interest in the certified copy within 24 hours.

02:47:26 PM  
The committee recessed.
02:48:58 PM  
The committee resumed.
03:11:03 PM  
Senator Coleman provided a refresher on Senate Bill 23-020.
03:13:26 PM  
Mr. Robert Glassmire,
representing Garfield County Coroner's Office, testified in opposition
to the bill.




Eliza Schultz,
representing themself, testified to amend the bill.




Jeani Frickey
Saito, representing Intermountain Health (SCL Health), testified to amend
the bill.




Mr. Chet Seward,
representing Colorado Medical Society, testified to amend the bill.




Committee members
asked the panel questions.
03:29:28 PM  
Ms. Christine Leding,
representing themself, testified in support of the bill.




Mr. Alex Quintana,
representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was
available to answer committee questions.




Committee members
asked the panel questions.
03:56:02 PM  
Senator Coleman introduced
amendment L.006 (Attachment C).


03:57:35 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment C).
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:57:45 PM  
Senator Coleman introduced
amendment L.009 (Attachment D).


03:58:40 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment D).
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:58:41 PM  
Senator Coleman introduced
amendment L.010 (Attachment E).


03:59:28 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.010 (Attachment E).
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner
Cutter
Jaquez Lewis
Mullica
Rich
Smallwood
Will
Ginal
Fields
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:59:29 PM  
Committee members and Senator Coleman provided closing remarks.


04:01:20 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 23-020, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich Yes
Smallwood No
Will No
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB23-1117 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole


04:01:26 PM  
The committee recessed.
04:07:27 PM  
The committee resumed.
04:08:11 PM  
Senator Hinrichen
and Senator Gonzales, co-prime sponsors,  introduced House Bill 23-1117
concerning the requirement that legal immigrants agree to refrain from
executing an affidavit of support for the purpose of sponsoring a bid for
immigration while receiving public assistance from a program in the Department
of Human Services (DHS) or the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
(HCPF).




The co-prime sponsors distributed a fact sheet (Attachment F).

04:14:24 PM  
Laura Sartor, representing
Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.




Jean Demmler,
representing Colorado Council of Churches, testified in support of the
bill.




Ellen Giarratana,
representing Colorado Center on Law and Policy, testified in support of
the bill.




Dee Daniels Scriven,
representing Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, testified in
support of the bill.


04:26:51 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 23-1117 to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Ginal
Seconded
Buckner Yes
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Mullica Yes
Rich No
Smallwood No
Will No
Ginal Yes
Fields Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


04:27:00 PM   The committee adjourned.






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