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1AC25AE57A2204A987258AB300772604 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB24-034

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date Jan 29, 2024      
Location SCR 357



SB24-034 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations

02:41:28 PM  
The committee took
a brief recess.
02:47:35 PM  
The committee came
back to order.  Senators Marchman and Kolker, co-sponsors, presented
Senate Bill 24-034, which concerns increasing access to school-based health
care. Senator Marchman distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment D) and an
additional handout (Attachment E). The co-sponsors answered questions from
the committee.
02:54:39 PM  
Aubrey Hill, representing Youth Healthcare Alliance, testified in support of the bill.
02:59:02 PM  
Charlotte Allen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:02:15 PM  
Donna Anttila, representing Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
03:05:21 PM  
Laura Gonzalez, representing Western Slope Youth Voice, testified in support of the bill.
03:08:20 PM  
Erin Meschke, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:13:45 PM  
Dr. Lynda Zamora Wilson, representing herself, testified in opposition to the bill.
03:15:53 PM  
Alexis Barrere, representing Sheridan Health Services Youth Health Clinic, testified in support of the bill.
03:25:52 PM  
The prior three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
03:27:23 PM  
Dr. Sandra Cherabie, representing Denver Health, testified in support of the bill.
03:29:00 PM  
Michelle Shultz, representing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, was available to answer committee questions.
03:29:28 PM  
Laureen Murray, representing Gorman Medical/School-Based Health Center, testified in support of the bill.
03:32:27 PM  
The prior three witnesses answered questions from the committee.
03:38:58 PM  
Ian Allen, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.
03:42:36 PM  
Mia DeVillegas-Decker, representing West Slope Youth Voice, testified in support of the bill.
03:47:30 PM  
The prior two witnesses answered questions from the committee.
03:50:32 PM  
Senator Marchman explained amendment L.001 (Attachment D).


03:55:21 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.001
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Rich No
Will No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
03:55:42 PM  
The co-sponsors provided
closing comments on the bill.  Committee members gave comments.
03:57:07 PM  
Committee members continued to provide comments on the bill.
04:03:21 PM  
Kristine McLaughlin,
Fiscal Analyst, Legislative Council Staff, came to the table to answer
questions regarding the bill's fiscal impact.


04:07:27 PM
 Motion Refer Senate Bill 24-034, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Fields Yes
Kolker Yes
Lundeen No
Rich Yes
Will No
Marchman Yes
Buckner Yes
Final YES: 5   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS






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