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S_FIN_2019A 03/05/2019 02:02:56 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date 03/05/2019
Attendance
Gonzales X
Lundeen X
Tate *
Todd X
Woodward X
Lee *
Court X
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Time 02:02:56 PM to 02:51:49 PM
Place LSB A
This Meeting was called to order by Senator Court
This Report was prepared by Matt Bishop
Hearing Items Action Taken
SB19-137 Referred to Senate Appropriations
SB19-133 Referred to Senate Appropriations

SB19-137 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


02:03:53 PM  

Senator Todd, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-137.  The bill extends the Colorado Student Leaders Institute (COSLI).  Senator Crowder, bill sponsor, made further comments on the program extended by the bill.  The bill sponsors responded to clarifying questions from the committee.

02:07:14 PM  

Celeste Archer, COSLI, testified in support of the bill.  Ms. Archer responded to questions from the committee regarding how the program is structured, the size of the program, and corporate partnership.

02:20:55 PM  

Ms. Archer responded to further comments from the committee.

02:21:48 PM  

The bill sponsors made closing statements on the bill.



02:23:43 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-137 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Todd
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Lundeen Yes
Tate Yes
Todd Yes
Woodward Yes
Lee Yes
Court Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



02:24:45 PM

The committee recessed.



SB19-133 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


02:28:07 PM  

The committee reconvened.

02:28:22 PM  

Senator Todd, bill sponsor, introduced Senate Bill 19-133.  The bill requires the licensure of genetic counselors.  A handout was distributed on the human genome (Attachment A).

02:33:13 PM  

Senator Todd responded to questions from the committee regarding alternatives to licensing and testimony from the Health and Human Services Committee, which previously heard the bill.

02:39:51 PM  

Senator Todd made closing comments on the bill.  Committee members made closing comments on the bill.



02:48:01 PM
Motion Refer Senate Bill 19-133 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Todd
Seconded
Gonzales Yes
Lundeen No
Tate No
Todd Yes
Woodward No
Lee Yes
Court Yes
Final YES: 4   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



02:48:03 PM

Senator Court made scheduling announcements to committee members.  A discussion ensued regarding fiscal notes.


02:51:49 PM   The committee adjourned.






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