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S_HHS_2025A 04/16/2025 11:52:35 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 04/16/2025
Attendance
Bright X
Carson X
Cutter X
Daugherty X
Frizell X
Jodeh X
Roberts X
Michaelson Jenet X
Mullica X
Time 11:52:35 AM to 12:15:18 PM
Place Old Supreme Court
This Meeting was called to order by Mullica
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB25-273 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB25-1279 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

SB25-273 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
11:52:56 AM  
Senator Roberts, primary bill sponsor, presented Senate Bill 25-273 which requires health care facilities to retain blood draws or admission blood samples when a law enforcement officer serves a retention form to an attending physician or health care facility. Previous witness testimony and committee discussion was held on Thursday, April 10.
11:54:40 AM  
Senator Roberts explained amendment L.003 (Attachment A).


11:55:08 AM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A).
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Roberts
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:55:43 AM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 25-273, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Roberts
Seconded
Bright No
Carson Yes
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Roberts Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB25-1279 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
11:55:47 AM  
Senators Jodeh and Bright, primary bill sponsors, presented House Bill 25-1279 which requires monthly data collection and reporting on the Colorado Works Program by the Department of Human Services and county departments.
12:02:56 PM  
Ian Mcmahon, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill. Sarah Barnes, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Chaer Robert, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions.
12:12:39 PM  
Senator Jodeh explained amendment L.009 (Attachment B).


12:13:20 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment B).
Moved Jodeh
Seconded
Bright
Carson
Cutter
Daugherty
Frizell
Jodeh
Roberts
Michaelson Jenet
Mullica
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:13:28 PM  
The primary bill sponsors provided closing remarks.


12:15:10 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 25-1279, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Jodeh
Seconded
Bright Yes
Carson Yes
Cutter Yes
Daugherty Yes
Frizell Yes
Jodeh Yes
Roberts Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Mullica Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


12:15:18 PM   The committee adjourned.






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