S_HHS_2021A 04/26/2021 01:29:22 PM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGSENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Date 04/26/2021 Attendance Buckner X Hisey X Jaquez Lewis * Kirkmeyer X Simpson X Ginal X Fields X Time 01:29:22 PM to 03:08:15 PM Place SCR 357 This Meeting was called to order by Fields This Report was prepared by Ken Cole Hearing Items Action Taken hConf 21-Human Services — State Board Of Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar hSB21-239 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations hState Board of Human Services Committee Discussion Only hHB21-1122 Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Conf 21-Human Services — State Board Of - Favorably Refer to Full Senate - Consent Calendar Attachment Tag File Name Attachment A http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/A6DE2537B027...$File/21SenateHealth0426AttachA.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateHealth0426AttachA.pdf 01:29:57 PM Kyle Zinth, Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), described the State Board of Human Services and introduced the Board appointees. The Governor's executive order and appointment letter may be found at Attachment A. Each appointee's resume and application may be found at the State Archives. 01:31:10 PM Brisa Chavez, appointee, described her experience and qualifications for the board. 01:32:24 PM Lindsay Reeves, appointee, described her experience and qualifications to serve on the board. 01:33:58 PM Desta Taye-Channell, appointee, described her experience and qualifications to serve on the board. 01:35:53 PM The appointees responded to a question about the time commitment required to serve on the board. 01:40:37 PM Motion Refer the appointment of Desta Taye-Channell, Brisa Chavez, Mychael Dave, and Lindsay Reeves to State Board of Human Services with a favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Moved Ginal Seconded Buckner Yes Hisey Yes Jaquez Lewis Yes Kirkmeyer Yes Simpson Yes Ginal Yes Fields Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS SB21-239 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment B http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/5195D30D86DE...$File/21SenateHealth0426AttachB.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateHealth0426AttachB.pdf Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/C46EE2D60792...$File/21SenateHealth0426AttachC.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateHealth0426AttachC.pdf 01:40:44 PM Senator Zenzinger, co-prime sponsor, presented Senate Bill 21-239. The bill requires the Colorado 2-1-1 to provide referrals to behavioral health services and requires the state to partner with Colorado 2-1-1 to conduct targeted outreach for the hotline. 01:44:07 PM Robert Werthwein, CDHS Office of Behavioral Health, testified in support of the bill. 01:46:41 PM Mr. Ray Merenstein, National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Werthwein responded to questions about the bill's fiscal impact. 01:53:51 PM Stephanie Sanchez, Mile High United Way, testified in support of the bill. 01:57:22 PM Mr. Andrew Escamilla, Colorado 2-1-1 and Hilltop Community Resources, testified in support of the bill. Additional written testimony may be found at Attachment B. 02:01:48 PM Senators Zenzinger and Kolker, co-prime sponsors, responded to questions. Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Escamilla also responded to questions. 02:08:46 PM Senators Kolker and Zenzinger described amendment L.001 (Attachment C). 02:11:15 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C). Moved Ginal Seconded Buckner Hisey Jaquez Lewis Kirkmeyer Simpson Ginal Fields YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 02:12:30 PM Senators Zenzinger and Kolker provided closing remarks. 02:17:50 PM Motion Refer Senate Bill 21-239, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Ginal Seconded Buckner Yes Hisey Yes Jaquez Lewis Yes Kirkmeyer Yes Simpson Yes Ginal Yes Fields Yes Final YES: 7 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS State Board of Human Services - Committee Discussion Only 02:19:25 PM Mr. Mychael Dave discussed his experience and qualifications to serve on the State Board of Human Services. Mr. Dave was not able to testify during this hearing item earlier in the meeting. HB21-1122 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations Attachment Tag File Name Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/06A99F55D4C6...$File/21SenateHealth0426AttachD.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateHealth0426AttachD.pdf Attachment E http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf/0/7270819C2905...$File/21SenateHealth0426AttachE.pdf?OpenElement 21SenateHealth0426AttachE.pdf 02:21:51 PM Senator Kolker, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1122 and responded to questions. The bill creates the Commission on Improving First Responder Interactions with Persons with Disabilities in the Attorney General's Office to review training for first responders to enhance interactions with people with disabilities. 02:22:43 PM Ms. Coral Cosway, Alzheimer's Association, testified to amend the bill. 02:25:53 PM Ms. Ali Thompson,Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, testified in support of the bill. 02:30:29 PM Ms Jeanette Hensley, Colorado Senior Lobby, testified to amend the bill to include persons with dementia diseases and related disabilities. 02:33:10 PM Committee members commented about the bill and the witness testimony. 02:36:27 PM Dr. Erika Liljedahl, representing herself, testified in support of the bill. 02:39:03 PM Ms. Jennifer Levin, The Arc of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. 02:42:06 PM Ms. Jennifer Roberts, Colorado Cross Disability Coalition, testified in support of the bill. Additional written testimony may be found at Attachment D. 02:46:39 PM Senator Kolker, bill sponsor, presented amendment L.011 (Attachment E) and responded to questions about the bill. Conrad Imel, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to questions about the bill. 02:47:27 PM Motion Adopt amendment L.011 (Attachment E). Moved Ginal Seconded Buckner Hisey Jaquez Lewis Kirkmeyer Simpson Ginal Fields YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection 03:06:48 PM Motion Refer House Bill 21-1122, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Moved Ginal Seconded Buckner Yes Hisey Yes Jaquez Lewis Excused Kirkmeyer No Simpson Yes Ginal Yes Fields Yes Final YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 03:08:15 PM The committee adjourned.
