S_HHS_2021A 03/22/2021 01:33:58 PM Committee Summary

Senator Fields proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Dr. Stephen Scott, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Christine Mahoney, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ximena Rebolledo Leon, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Kelly McMullen, representing Colorado Academy of Family Physicians, testified in support of the bill.

Jack Teter, representing Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, testified in support of the bill and responded to questions.

Ms. America Ramirez, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and read other witness testimony.

Yadira Solis, representing COLOR, testified in support of the bill and read other witness testimony.

Rayna Hetlage, representing Center for Health Progress, testified in support of the bill.

Kate Kelly, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Erin Miller, representing Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Brenda Negrete, representing Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Karla Gonzales Garcia, representing Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony may be found at Attachment A. 

Committee discussion ensued. Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, responded to committee questions.

Ms. Gonzales Garcia returned to the table to respond to committee questions.

Senator Ginal proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Dr. Carol Morrow, representing Colorado Dental Association, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Patricia Braun, representing American Academy of Pediatrics Colorado Chapter, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Erb, representing Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill. Matt Cassady, representing Delta Dental of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Additional written testimony may be found at Attachment B.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill.

Senator Holbert and Senator Fields, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-147 to the committee. The bill continues the regulation of athletic trainers by the Division of Professions and Occupations in the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) until September 1, 2031.

Senator Ginal proceeded with witness testiomy on the bill.

Mr. John Elway, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Michael Nicoletti, representing DORA, testified in opposition to the bill.

Dr. Daniel Moon, representing Colorado Orthopaedic Society, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Jim Keller, representing Colorado Athletic Trainers Association, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Martin Boublik, representing UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver, Denver Broncos Football Club, testified in support of the bill.

The bill sponsors gave closing remarks on the bill.

Senator Petterson and Senator Danielson, bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 21-158 to the committee. The bill modifies the Colorado Health Service Corps program in the Department of Public Health and Environment to include geriatric advanced practice providers.

Senator Fields proceeded with witness testimony on the bill.

Matthew Server, representing Colorado Catholic Conference, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Jeanette Hensley, representing Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Additional witness testimony may be found at Attachment D.

The committee commented on the bill.