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H_PHC_2019A 03/15/2019 12:12:21 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 03/15/2019
Attendance
Caraveo X
Cutter X
Gonzales-Gutierrez X
Kipp X
Landgraf X
Larson X
Liston E
Mullica X
Pelton X
Singer X
Michaelson Jenet X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Time 12:12:21 PM to 03:06:15 PM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Representative Singer
This Report was prepared by Anne Wallace
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB19-1208 Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole
HB19-1142 Amended, referred to House Finance
HB19-1215 Amended, referred to House Appropriations

HB19-1208 - Amended, referred to the Committee of the Whole


12:12:47 PM  
Representative Singer and Representative Landgraf, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1208 to the committee. The bill allows a licensed physical therapist to evaluate a concussed youth athlete and provide clearance for the athlete to return to play.
12:19:23 PM  
Representative Michaelson Jenet proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.
12:20:07 PM  
Dr. Cameron MacDonald, American Physical
Therapy Association - Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.
12:23:21 PM  

David Bruton Jr., representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

12:26:32 PM  

Dr. Stephanie Glick, representing herself, read the testimony of Dr. Nicole Miranda in support of the bill.

12:30:19 PM  
The witness panel responded to committee
questions.
12:37:53 PM  

Dr. Scott Rosenthal, Children's Hospital Colorado and the American Academy of Pediatrics, testified in opposition to the bill.

12:40:11 PM  

Dr. Alexis Ball, Children's Hospital Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

12:43:22 PM  
Dr. Lynn Parry, Colorado Medical Society, testified in opposition to the bill.
12:46:59 PM  
The witness panel responded to committee questions.
01:08:59 PM  

Kendra Fuller, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Fuller responded to committee questions.  

01:20:30 PM  
Representative Michaelson Jenet recessed
the committee.  
01:31:24 PM  
Representative Michaelson Jenet called
the meeting back to order.
01:32:30 PM  
Representative Mullica distributed amendment
L.002 to the committee (Attachment A).


01:33:02 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment A).
Moved Mullica
Seconded Singer
Caraveo
Cutter
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Kipp
Landgraf
Larson
Liston Excused
Mullica
Pelton
Singer
Michaelson Jenet
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:34:03 PM  

Representative Singer read a letter into the record and distributed handouts (Attachment B).  Representative Landgraf gave closing remarks on the bill.

01:41:15 PM  
Committee members commented on the bill.


01:47:29 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 19-1208, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Moved Landgraf
Seconded Singer
Caraveo Yes
Cutter Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Kipp Yes
Landgraf Yes
Larson Yes
Liston Excused
Mullica Yes
Pelton Yes
Singer Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 10   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB19-1142 - Amended, referred to House Finance


01:47:58 PM  

Representative Singer and Representative Ransom, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 19-1142 to the committee.  The bill allows a nonprofit organization that assists a parent or guardian with the process of providing temporary care for a minor to operate a temporary care assistance program. Such an organization is not considered to be a child care center or a child placement agency.  However, the organization may operate a child care center or child placement agency in addition to providing an assistance program.

01:54:33 PM  
Representative Michaelson Jenet proceeded
with witness testimony on the bill.
01:55:53 PM  

Marcy Klinger, Safe Families for Children, testified in support of the bill.

02:00:09 PM  

Patricia Espora, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

02:01:31 PM  

Ruchi Kapoor, Office of the Respondent Parents' Council, testified in support of the bill.

02:03:39 PM  

Donna Rangel, representing herself and Safe Families for Children, testified in support of the bill.

02:08:15 PM  

Benjamin Waters, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

02:14:45 PM  
Representative Singer distributed amendment
L.005 and L.006 to the committee (Attachments C and D).


02:16:26 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.005 (Attachment C).
Moved Singer
Seconded Pelton
Caraveo
Cutter
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Kipp
Landgraf
Larson
Liston Excused
Mullica
Pelton
Singer
Michaelson Jenet
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


02:16:43 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment D).
Moved Singer
Seconded Gonzales-Gutierrez
Caraveo
Cutter
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Kipp
Landgraf
Larson
Liston Excused
Mullica
Pelton
Singer
Michaelson Jenet
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
02:16:48 PM  
Representative Singer and Representative Ransom gave closing remarks on the bill.
02:19:52 PM  
Committee members commented on the bill.


02:22:49 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 19-1142, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Moved Singer
Seconded Cutter
Caraveo Yes
Cutter Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Kipp Yes
Landgraf Excused
Larson Yes
Liston Excused
Mullica Yes
Pelton Yes
Singer Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 9   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB19-1215 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations


02:23:18 PM  
Representative Michaelson Jenet recessed
the committee.  
02:29:59 PM  
Representative Michaelson Jenet called
the meeting back to order.  
02:30:05 PM  
Representative Singer, bill sponsor, presented
House Bill 19-1215 to the committee.  
The
bill makes changes to income determination and payment guidelines for calculating
child support payments; allows the state child support agency to issue
a notice of administrative lien and levy to any financial institution;
and requires the Colorado Child Support Commission to meet every four years
to update policies.
 
02:33:23 PM  
Jeff Ball, Colorado Child Support Commission,
testified in support of the bill.
02:35:47 PM  
Meghan Loftus, Child Support Commission,
testified in support of the bill.
02:40:29 PM  
Dr. Jane Venohr, representing herself,
testified in support of the bill.
02:43:11 PM  
The witness panel responded to committee questions.
02:59:11 PM  
Representative Singer distributed amendment
L.001 to the committee (Attachment E).


03:00:26 PM
Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E).
Moved Singer
Seconded Gonzales-Gutierrez
Caraveo
Cutter
Gonzales-Gutierrez
Kipp
Landgraf
Larson
Liston Excused
Mullica
Pelton
Singer
Michaelson Jenet
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
03:00:28 PM  
Representative Singer gave closing remarks
on the bill.


03:06:02 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 19-1215, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Singer
Seconded Cutter
Caraveo Yes
Cutter Yes
Gonzales-Gutierrez Yes
Kipp Yes
Landgraf Yes
Larson No
Liston Excused
Mullica Yes
Pelton No
Singer Yes
Michaelson Jenet Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 2   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


03:06:15 PM   The committee adjourned.






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