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S_HHS_2023A 02/01/2023 09:54:23 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 02/01/2023
Attendance
Buckner E
Cutter X
Jaquez Lewis X
Mullica *
Rich *
Smallwood X
Will X
Ginal E
Fields X
Time 09:54:23 AM to 11:24:56 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Fields
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
Sunset Review - Community Crime Victims Grant Program Committee Discussion Only
Sunset Review - Health Equity Commission Committee Discussion Only
Sunset Review - Nursing Home Administrators Committee Discussion Only

Sunset Review - Community Crime Victims Grant Program - Committee Discussion Only


10:03:49 AM  
Ginny Brown, DORA, Deputy Executive Director and Brian Tobias, DORA, Executive Director explained the Crime Victims Grant Program. The program is designed to improve access to and delivery of services among populations where the most victimization occurs.
10:04:09 AM  
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
10:06:21 AM  
Mr. Tobias and Ms. Brown continued their presentation.
10:13:02 AM  
Committee members asked questions of the panel.
10:15:42 AM  
Re Gupta-Fitzgerald, representing Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, testified.
10:18:08 AM  
Ms. Gupta-Fitzgerald,
representing CDPHE, testified.




Mr. Jason Vitello, representing the Colorado Criminal Justic Reform Coalition,
testified.




Mrs. Martha  Lopez, representing Latino Coalition for Community Leadership,
testified.



Committee members asked the panel questions.

10:32:31 AM  
Mr. Troy Grimes,
representing CCVS Leadership Team and Public Health for Public Safety,
testified in support of continuing the Community Crime Victims Grant Program.




Ms. Lisa Jenkins, representing Kingdom Builders Family Life Centers, testified.




Ms. Wendy Talley, representing Latino Colation for Community Leadership,
testified.




Ms. Cory Miskell, representing Latino Coalition for Community Leadership,
testified.
10:43:41 AM  
Committee members
asked the panel questions.
10:51:27 AM  
Ms. Cynthia Randall,
Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, testified.




Ms. Latoya, testified.


11:02:13 AM
Motion Moved to introduce the draft bill as drafted.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Buckner Excused
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich No
Smallwood Yes
Will Yes
Ginal Excused
Fields Yes
YES: 6   NO: 1   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
11:02:14 AM  
Senator Fields and
Senator Winter were added as co-prime sponsors to the bill.

11:03:30 AM  
Senators Jaquez-Lewis
and Senator Cutter were added as co-sponsors to the bill.



Sunset Review - Health Equity Commission - Committee Discussion Only


11:04:08 AM  
Saul Larsen, DORA, Policy Analyst explained the Health Equity Commission, which advises the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) through the Office of Health Equity on health equity issues, focusing on alignment, education, and capacity-building for state and local health programs and community-based organizations. In addition, the commission advises the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program and collaborates with CDPHE and the Governor's Office to develop a statewide equity report and strategic plan.
11:09:45 AM  
Phuonglan Nguyen, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health the Environment, testified.


11:13:58 AM
Motion Moved to introduce the draft bill as drafted.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Buckner Excused
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Excused
Mullica Yes
Rich No
Smallwood Yes
Will No
Ginal Excused
Fields Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 3   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
11:13:59 AM  
Senator Fields was
added as prime sponsor for the bill.



Sunset Review - Nursing Home Administrators - Committee Discussion Only


11:15:01 AM  
Jennifer Lockwood,
representing Department of Regulatory Agencies, COPRRR, explained the Nursing
Home Administrators Act which manages most aspects of nursing facilities.
Prior to practicing as an nursing home administrator in Colorado, a person
is required by both Colorado and federal law to be licensed.


11:22:02 AM
Motion Moved to introduce the bill as drafted.
Moved Cutter
Seconded
Buckner Excused
Cutter Yes
Jaquez Lewis Yes
Mullica Yes
Rich Yes
Smallwood Yes
Will Yes
Ginal Excused
Fields Yes
YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
11:22:03 AM  
Senator Zenzinger
was added as prime sponsor to the bill.
11:22:50 AM  
Senator Fields was
added as a co-sponsor to the bill.


11:24:56 AM   The committee adjourned.






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