H_HIE_2018A 04/10/2018 11:47:15 AM Committee Summary

Representatives Ginal and Landgraf, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1302 to the committee.  The bill clarifies that the State Board of Health may waive specific certification requirements for toxicology labs that are accredited using nationally or internationally recognized forensic standards.  Representative Ginal distributed and explained amendment L.001 [Attachment A].

Clint Thomason, representing the Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Thomason responded to committee questions.

Representative Esgar concluded witness testimony.

Representatives Landgraf and Ginal made closing remarks.

Representatives J. Becker and Ginal, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1313 to the committee.  The bill clarifies that a licensed and qualified pharmacist may serve as a practitioner for the purpose of prescribing over-the-counter  medication under Medicaid or participating in a statewide drug therapy protocol pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.

Representatives Becker and Ginal responded to committee questions.

Jordan Cottrell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Tara Trujillo, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Zadvorny, representing the Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Zadvorny responded to committee questions.

Representative Esgar concluded witness testimony.

Representative Ginal distributed and explained amendment L.004 [Attachment B].

Representative Wilson distributed and explained amendment L.003 [Attachment C].

Representatives Becker and Ginal made closing remarks.