S_SA_2018A 04/30/2018 02:38:45 PM Committee Summary

Senator Martinez Humenik, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-263 to the committee. The bill creates a pilot program to allow psychiatrists to petition the court to administer medications over the objection of an inmate in a jail.

Carrie Thompson, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified against the bill. She noted that the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado also opposes the bill.

Doug Wilson, Colorado State Public Defender, testified against the bill.

Gina Shimall, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Moses Gur, representing the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, testified against the bill.

Ms. Shimall responded to committee member questions.

Vincent Atchity, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Nita Bradford, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Camille Harding, representing the Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Patrick Fox, representing the Colorado Psychiatric Society, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Sasha Rai, representing the City and County of Denver and Denver Health, testified in support of the bill.

Dea Wheeler, representing the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Wheeler and Dr. Fox responded to committee member questions.

Tanya Belknap, representing the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Jamison Brown, representing the Colorado Jail Association, testified in support of the bill.

Jeff Goetz, representing the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Martinez Humenik wrapped up her presentation of the bill. She discussed amendment L.001 [Attachment B] and amendment L.002 [Attachment C].

Committee members commented on the bill.

Committee discussion with Senator Martinez Humenik continued.

Mr. Rai returned to the table to respond to committee member questions.

Senator Martinez Humenik responded to committee member questions.

Mr. Wilson returned to the table to respond to committee member questions.

Jenn Yezak, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, introduced Michael Cafasso to the committee.

Mr. Cafasso, appointed to the State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners, introduced himself to the committee. Committee members received a copy of Mr. Cafasso's appointment letter [Attachment A].

Bob Broscheid, Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, introduced Carrie Hauser to the committee.

Carrie Besnette Hauser, appointee to the Parks and Wildlife Commission, introduced herself to the committee. Committee members received a copy of her appointment letter [Attachment D].

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Jahn and Senator Neville, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 18-270 to the committee. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a statewide program to refer high-risk individuals to behavioral health transition services.

Senators Jahn and Neville responded to committee member questions. Senator Jahn presented amendment L.001 [Attachment E] and amendment L.002 [Attachment F].

Linda Hughes, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Patrick Mulligan, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

George Ackerman, representing himself and Shiloh House, testified in support of the bill.

Camille Harding, representing the Office of Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, testified in support of the bill.

Evan Silverman, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. He provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment G].

Committee members received three additional handouts in support of the bill [Attachments H-J].

Senators Jahn and Neville wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Senator Jahn responded to committee member questions.

Senator Hill, sponsor, presented Senate Bill 18-265 to the committee. The bill creates a state income tax credit for moneys deposited in a child care savings account, and a state income tax deduction for interest earned in the account.

Senator Hill responded to committee member questions.

Carl Larson, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of the bill.

Dawn Gustafson, representing Anton, Collins, Mitchell, LLP, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Hill presented amendment L.001 [Attachment K] and amendment L.004 [Attachment L].

Senator Garcia, co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1077 to the committee. The bill makes second degree burglary with the objective of stealing firearms a class 3 felony and increases the minimum fine that can be imposed to $5,000.

Andrew Vaughn, representing the 4th Judicial District Attorney, testified in support of the bill.

Jon Ippolito, representing the 18th Judicial District Attorney, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members received a letter in support of the bill [Attachment N].

Carrie Thompson, representing the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified against the bill.

Richard Sweetman, Office of Legislative Legal Services, responded to committee member questions.

Senator Garcia, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1281 to the committee. The bill requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to implement new ethics policies for its commissioners, to offer certain training opportunities to its staff, and to make its audio recordings accessible to the public.

Doug Dean, representing the PUC, testified against the bill. He provided a handout to committee members [Attachment O].

Christopher Markuson, representing Pueblo County, testified in support of the bill.

Councilman Larry Atencio, representing the city of Pueblo, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Garcia wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Senator Merrified, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1273 to the committee. The bill prohibits the state and its political subdivisions from assisting the federal government in providing certain information about Colorado residents until it knows the basis of the request or from detaining Colorado residents on the basis of certain characteristics.

Committee members received two letters in support of the bill [Attachments P and Q].

Robin Yasui, representing the Coalition for an Inclusive Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

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

Jill Wildenberg, representing the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Iman Jodeh, representing the Colorado Muslim Leadership Council and the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Merrifield wrapped up his presentation of the bill.

Committee members commented on the bill.

Joshua Ewing, representing the Colorado Hospital Association, testified against the bill.

Diane Robinson, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

John Bartholomew, representing HCPF, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Smallwood and Moreno wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Senator Moreno, sponsor, presented House Bill 18-1260 to the committee. The bill requires health insurers and drug manufacturers to report certain information to the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

Jennifer Jones, representing the Colorado Bioscience Association, testified against the bill.

Dana Malick, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, testified against the bill.

Brian Warren, representing the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, testified against the bill.

Mr. Warren and Ms. Malick responded to committee member questions.

Hunter Railey, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.

Ed Shackelford, representing the Colorado Senior Lobby, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Erb, representing the Colorado Rural Health Center, testified in support of the bill.

Virginia Morrison Love, representing America's Health Insurance Plans and the Colorado Association of Health Plans, testified in support of the bill.

Brandt Wilkins, representing himself and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of the bill.

Claudia Curry Hill, representing herself and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of the bill.

Brad Young, representing RxPlus Pharmacies, testified on the bill from a neutral perspective.

Jake Williams, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Senator Moreno made concluding comments on the bill.

The chair laid the bill over for action only.

Senator Kagan and Senator Gardner, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1020 to the committee. The bill makes changes to civil asset forfeiture reporting requirements and establishes two law enforcement grant programs.

Jordan Cottrell, representing himself, testified against the bill.

Art Way, representing the Drug Policy Alliance, testified in support of the bill.

Stan Hilkey, representing the Colorado Department of Public Safety, testified in support of the bill.

Irv Halter, representing the Department of Local Affairs, testified in support of the bill.

Meghan Dollar, representing the Colorado Municipal League, testified in support of the bill.

Ron Sloan, representing the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of the bill.

Senators Kagan and Gardner wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

The committee recessed.

The committee reconvened.

Senator Fields and Senator Donovan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1001 to the committee. The bill creates a paid family leave program under the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Colorado employees will pay a monthly premium on their wages collected by employers through a payroll deduction. This premium funds a family medical leave benefit that may be taken concurrently with federal family leave. Eligible employees may collect a benefit for up to 12 weeks to care for a family member or designated person.

Kris Garcia, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Natalie Wood, representing the Bell Policy Center, testified in support of the bill. She provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment S].

Erin Bennett Leighton, representing Moms Rising, testified in support of the bill.

Hunter Railey, representing Small Business Majority, testified in support of the bill.

Adam Alleman, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Debra Brown, representing Good Business Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Ashley Wheeland, representing the Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Jennifer Greenfield, representing herself, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of her testimony [Attachment T].

Emily Alvez, representing the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, testified in support of the bill.

Kathy White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in support of the bill.

Judith Marquez, representing 9 to 5 Colorado, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Thomas Perille, representing Democrats for Life of Colorado, testified in support of the bill and provided a written copy of his testimony [Attachment U].

Chenoah Sinclair, representing herself, testified against the bill.

Nicholas Colglazier, representing the Colorado Competitive Council, testified against the bill.

Senators Fields and Donovan wrapped up their presentation of the bill.

Senator Gardner presented Senate Bill 18-264 to the committee. The bill prohibits public school teachers and teacher organizations from planning or participating in a strike, and prohibits public school employers from authorizing or condoning a strike.

Senator Gardner presented amendment L.001 [Attachment V].

The committee recessed.